10 Traits that Suggest a Sales Career Might Be Right for You

Do you have these ten traits? Maybe a sales career should be in your future.

1. You get a kick out of people.

You like people. You're fascinated by people. You understand people. You are energized by interaction with others.

2. You work independently.

You don't need or want someone hovering over you every moment of the day. You get more done when you can work on your own than you can with others getting in your way.

3. You create relationships.

You are able to create solid long-term relationships that are built on trust. You can create meaningful relationships more quickly than others. People like you.

4. You're a worker bee.

You work hard. You spend lots of time and effort on projects and task. You put in your hours.

5. You are flexible.

You role with the punches. You change when needed. You go with the flow. You adjust your course to get where you're going.

6. You tolerate rejection.

People reject you and you just roll along without any side effects. You don't go home and kick the dog. You keep the faith and carry on. It's part of life.

7. You are a tweaker.

You change this up a little. Then you change that a bit. You're always fixing and improving things. You're never satisfied. You know there's always a better way if you can just find it.

8. You connect with different types of people.

Humankind is your playground. You find a way to connect to many individuals who have diverse personalities. Angry people? You lock onto them. Shy people? They're putty in your hands. Analytical types? You win them over.

9. You're assertive.

You tell it like it is without losing your cool. You have great eye contact. You're a straight shooter. You're confident.

10. You're driven.

You can't stop until you're done. You need to win. You're persistent as can be. You want to drive ahead regardless of obstacles.

If you like this post (or don't) please leave a comment. Skip Anderson is the Founder and President of Selling to Consumers Sales Training. He works with companies and individuals who sell to consumers in B2C, retail, in-home selling, and the financial, real estate, and insurance markets.

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