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That's not how (good) sales works.
by tarr11 10y ago
That's not how (good) sales works.
- aswanson 10y agoTell us how good sales works.
- tarr11 10y agoSales people doing relationship/long-term sales can build trust with customers. If you are purely transactional about it (and willing to say anything to get maximum salary) then it may work, but it also may backfire. If your hiring manager is the one you are lying to, they will also be responsible for your raises, promotions and bonuses. It's a long term relationship, one which can last beyond the current company you are at. It's a small world in technology, and beyond hard skills, your reputation is all you've really got.
- aswanson 10y agoThanks for the quality response.
- devmunchies 10y agohaha. yeah ok. My company has sales guys closing 6 to 8 figure deals every quarter and they "stretch the truth" all the time. Its part of sales. Thats why I only did sales for 2 years... the pay is the best but its an emotional roller coaster.
- matwood 10y ago> My company has sales guys closing 6 to 8 figure deals every quarter and they "stretch the truth" all the time. Best term I heard for that was 'overhang the market'. Sales people promising features that are only sort of on the roadmap at some point in the future :)