Why Sales?

Why chose sales as a career? There are different reasons that people choose sales. A sales career can offer financial success. It can provide a sense of accomplishment and a sense of pride with each sale. If you have great composure that puts people at ease, a good listening ear, and empathy with customers that can build a good solid base, then a career in sales may be for you.

What kind of sales jobs are there? Telemarketing is a type of sales job. It is performed by calling people over the phone. You make a pitch for what you’re selling hoping the person will buy it. Another type of sales job is behind a cash register or a counter. There you ring up their purchase or offer to show them something in the display case to make the sell. Then there’s the sales jobs of going to homeowner’s house or a business where you solicit them in person. Some sales jobs offer commissions only. Commissions are based on what you sell and you would make a percentage of the dollar of the gross sales. Or commission can be based on the amount of units sold not the dollar amount. In some jobs, only after a sales quota is met will commissions be paid. Other sales jobs are salary based.

A successful sales person can sell almost anything once they have learned the product. They must be able to answer all questions about it and be able to show the benefits of what they are selling. A sales person must hone their negotiation and persuasion skills which can benefit other parts of their lives as well. A successful salesperson can ask for large salaries and higher commissions from prospective employers when job seeking once they have an excellent track record. A successful salesperson also follows up with their clients to make sure they’re happy with the product. They can also have the opportunity to seek referrals from satisfied clients to expand their client base.

There are some wonderful opportunities in sales. Sales jobs allows you to meet new people in new places. It’s a great job for people who love to travel. Makers of products often hold meetings or annual conventions so travel is always possible no matter what you’re selling. Sales jobs allow for flexible scheduling. You can dictate your own time which is great for a single working parent. Sales can give you a sense of accomplishment and self worth. It will making selling a product easier if you believe in the product you’re selling. It will put you at ease when you’re speaking about it. Learn how to accept rejections, you’ll be getting them no matter what you’re selling…it’s a fact of the selling business. Don’t be discouraged by the failure and go ahead and move onto your next potential customer.

So is a career in sales for you?

By Linda Lee Ruzicka

Linda Lee Ruzicka lives in the mountains of Western PA , happily married and with her 8 cats and three dogs. She has been published in Twilight Times, Dark Krypt, Fables, Writing Village, June Cotner anthology, The Grit, Reminisce , the book, Haunted Encounters: Friends and Family. She also does freelance work for Beyond and for Salesheads. More of her blogs can be found at Salesheads blog.