What makes the top ten percent of sellers different from the other ninety percent?
Listen to this episode of the Sales Evangelist podcast to find out. Donald sits down with Kristie Jones in this riveting episode to discuss strategies for excelling in the sales industry.
Kristie, an expert working with early-stage startups, shares her extensive experience in formalizing sales processes and managing hiring practices. This episode delves into the intricacies of selecting the correct sales role, leveraging one's strengths, and the importance of personal development for career success.
Tune in and gain insightful advice on helping young sales professionals reach their full potential.
Choosing the Right Sales Role
Taking Ownership and Embracing Opportunities
The Path to Personal Growth and Career Advancement
The Importance of Self-Care and Personal Development
Identifying and Nurturing Your Sales Superpower
Visualizing Success: Lessons from Athlete to Sales Expert
Kristie further discusses the importance of sales representatives building their foundational skills and sales leaders providing comprehensive training. Donald echoes this sentiment, encouraging listeners to seek continuous personal and professional growth.
For those wanting to dive deeper into Kristie’s sales philosophies, be on the lookout for her newest book. Sign up for the newsletter here, “Selling Your Way In: The Playbook for Setting Your Income and Owning Your Life.”
“When you're a top ten percenter, you have a lot of choices, and you get to select the position, that role, the company, the industry that will fit your long-term career goals best.” - Kristie Jones.
Resources
Kristie Jones on LinkedIn
Sales Acceleration Group
Selling Your Way In Newsletter
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