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10 Traits of a Top Salesperson
There’s nothing special about the traits of top salespeople.
They’re simple traits, some may even seem obvious
But simple doesn’t mean everyone has them.
So, let’s see what traits you need to turn yourself into sales wizard.
A Thread
There’s nothing special about the traits of top salespeople.
They’re simple traits, some may even seem obvious
But simple doesn’t mean everyone has them.
So, let’s see what traits you need to turn yourself into sales wizard.
A Thread
Trait #1: Upbeat
You’re going to hear a lot of “No” in sales.
But “No” isn't the end of the world.
Successful salespeople face setbacks with a positive attitude,
They learn from them,
And they come out of the most difficult of situations stronger than before.
You’re going to hear a lot of “No” in sales.
But “No” isn't the end of the world.
Successful salespeople face setbacks with a positive attitude,
They learn from them,
And they come out of the most difficult of situations stronger than before.
Trait #2: Passionate
Truly passionate salespeople work towards higher goals, like personal excellence and building long-lasting relationships.
However, they are primarily focused on making an impact on people’s lives,
And they work towards that goal every single day.
Truly passionate salespeople work towards higher goals, like personal excellence and building long-lasting relationships.
However, they are primarily focused on making an impact on people’s lives,
And they work towards that goal every single day.
Trait #3: Creative
Creativity is important in sales.
The top performers in sales look at things differently.
If you want to be the best, you need to be a creative problem solver
Someone who can come up with new and novel ways to help your customers.
Creativity is important in sales.
The top performers in sales look at things differently.
If you want to be the best, you need to be a creative problem solver
Someone who can come up with new and novel ways to help your customers.
Trait #4: Empathetic
Empathy and compassion are prerequisites to great customer service.
If you truly care for your prospects, customers, and colleagues, it will show.
Always keep your customer’s success front-of-mind
Empathy and compassion are prerequisites to great customer service.
If you truly care for your prospects, customers, and colleagues, it will show.
Always keep your customer’s success front-of-mind
Trait #5: Accountable
Accountability is important.
If something goes wrong, they take it upon themselves to find out why and fix it.
If something goes great, they find out why and cultivate it.
Successful salespeople don’t pass the buck.
Accountability is important.
If something goes wrong, they take it upon themselves to find out why and fix it.
If something goes great, they find out why and cultivate it.
Successful salespeople don’t pass the buck.
Trait #6: Well-Prepared
Impressing clients and persuading them to spend money is no cake walk.
Highly successful salespeople use every resource at their disposal to research and prepare.
There’s no excuse for getting this one wrong.
It simply boils down to doing the work.
Impressing clients and persuading them to spend money is no cake walk.
Highly successful salespeople use every resource at their disposal to research and prepare.
There’s no excuse for getting this one wrong.
It simply boils down to doing the work.
Trait #7: Tech-Savvy
Technology is an important aspect of Sales.
Successful salespeople stay updated on the latest market trends, products, and technology.
The most successful salespeople are ahead of the game for a reason — they invest time in their tools.
Technology is an important aspect of Sales.
Successful salespeople stay updated on the latest market trends, products, and technology.
The most successful salespeople are ahead of the game for a reason — they invest time in their tools.
Trait #8: Highly Engaged
Being engaged is important. You need to be active and present every day.
You need to love the product or service you represent.
A successful salesman believes in their product, which means they can sell with complete conviction.
Being engaged is important. You need to be active and present every day.
You need to love the product or service you represent.
A successful salesman believes in their product, which means they can sell with complete conviction.
Trait #9: Goal-Oriented
Salespeople are goal-oriented.
They know exactly what they want to accomplish (and by when), and they will plan everything around these targets.
If you don’t know where you’re going, how are you going to get there?
Salespeople are goal-oriented.
They know exactly what they want to accomplish (and by when), and they will plan everything around these targets.
If you don’t know where you’re going, how are you going to get there?
Trait #10: Relationship-Driven
Sales is all about relationships.
Salespeople know the importance of building trust and ensuring satisfaction with every deal.
The key here is authenticity.
The relationship needs to be authentic, not simply transactional.
Sales is all about relationships.
Salespeople know the importance of building trust and ensuring satisfaction with every deal.
The key here is authenticity.
The relationship needs to be authentic, not simply transactional.
Now you know the traits you need to cultivate!
Just one word of caution…
Great techniques can’t be acquired in a day, but you can start learning them TODAY.
So get out there and start becoming the best salesperson of tomorrow.
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Just one word of caution…
Great techniques can’t be acquired in a day, but you can start learning them TODAY.
So get out there and start becoming the best salesperson of tomorrow.
Like and RT the top post if you enjoyed this!
