Sales and Marketing Warrior

If you are in sales, people often ask you how you are able to work in an environment when the axe is always hanging over your head.  Well I believe that no matter what job you are in there is an axe which hangs above your head, and if you are in sales you will atleast have better control of the axe!! Now what are some pros and cons of a career in sales? Income: Pros: Sales people are one of the most highly paid employees in an organization. They bring in the revenues so they are really important for the organization Cons: As Spider-man's Uncle Ben says, “With great power comes great responsibility”, with high incomes comes great accountability and responsibility Freedom/Flexibility: Pros: You need not be confined to a cubicle or an office if you are in sales. You have the freedom and flexibility to be in the market, travel around meet people etc. Cons: As long as you have that freedom, you will be on your own. Challenging: Pros: The sales job is really

As promised in my previous post, let me tell you why I strongly feel that sales is not that bad. Are you able to pick up the phone and communicate confidently, demonstrating some charm to the person on the other end, who most of the time will probably be a complete stranger? This is an invaluable business skill which will come to you automatically once you spend some time in sales.In almost every role you go into there will be some element of sales. For instance when you go for a job interview you have to sell yourself, pitching yourself as a product and trying to convince them that the company will benefit from you.In a client meeting you will be convincing others of the value of the brand. The ability to sell is a critical skill. Lots of people do not want to do it because they are scared. Taking a sales job that forces you to learn and master the art of selling early on in your career is a great move.Part of making a sale is negotiating. We exercise negotiation at various