I came across this article recently that is called “What Makes a Successful Salesperson?” This is a great reminder – check the list and see how you are doing in these categories.
Great reminder on the following 8 Points:
To recap, here are what successful salesperson has as traits:
1. Business acumen
67 percent of surveyed salespeople say that knowing client’s business wins more business. It’s imperative that you should know how your prospects’ and clients’ business work so that you can tailor your pitch, as well as your actual products and services according to their needs.
2. Drive and determination
Did you know that, just like entrepreneurs, salespeople are actually living in fear of failure? A salesperson needs the mindset, grit and work ethic to succeed, beyond their actual sales skills.