Most people would love to earn the kind of money that high-performing sales reps make, but very few of those same people could hack it in the high-pressure world of sales. You need to be at least a little bit nutty to survive in sales.
The prospecting, the rejection, the desperately shoveling a steak burrito into your mouth as you dial your prospect’s phone number in the few minutes of “lunch” you’re able to squeeze into your day – sales isn’t for everyone.
(Perhaps it’s time you get an AI-Powered CRM, like Spiro, to help organize your sales life and close more deals.)
But if the following signs seem familiar, then you’ll definitely never make it in sales.
1. You hate being out of your comfort zone
If you’re someone who doesn’t like change, or constantly having to adapt to circumstances, then sales won’t be a good fit for you. In sales, you’re constantly talking to people from all walks of life. Each of whom requires you to adapt to their particular situation to make a sale. You’re also dealing with an ever-evolving market and economy, changing demands (and comp plans) from management, all while navigating the politics of the workplace.