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Success in Today’s Selling Equation
How Sales Positions Have Evolved and How Business Owners Can Adapt
Being a salesperson has always been a challenging yet rewarding job, but the position is a lot different than it was in the past. Sales positions used to be simple. You had a product, and you found a buyer. Just like that, the commission checks were rolling in. However, in these modern times, sales can be more complex. Here are three ways that sales positions have evolved and how you can adapt your business to account for these changes.
Tech Dependent
With the explosion of technology, there are so many programs and devices designed to enhance the sales experience. In fact, it’s rare to find a salesperson that isn’t using some sort of technology, such as handheld credit card readers, laptops, cellphones, and more. In order to keep your sales team up to speed, your company should provide access to all of this technology, rather than assuming they will invest in it by themselves.
Perceptions of Salespeople Have Changed
As with any industry, some bad apples in the sales industry caused many negative stereotypes about salespeople. It’s like a stain that seems to linger no matter how hard you try to clean it. You must protect your business…
