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    SaaS Sellers who work 10-20 hours a week and make 6+ figures.... how? Sales and Selling

    SaaS Sellers who work 10-20 hours a week and make 6+ figures.... how? Sales and Selling


    SaaS Sellers who work 10-20 hours a week and make 6+ figures.... how?

    Posted: 05 Mar 2021 06:18 AM PST

    Hi all,

    I switched over to sales about 2 years ago and love it, but I have no idea how some of you that claim to work 10-20 hours a week are able to do so. How do you manage to optimize your workflow enough such that you close enough business working 10-20 hours a week?

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    My first two weeks in sales (b2b telecommunication)

    Posted: 05 Mar 2021 11:43 AM PST

    Not sure if anyone cares as there's been a million posts like this, but I'm sharing my experience for anyone who may be considering getting into sales.

    I'm an engineering grad and have been struggling to get into a engineering job so I have been taking shitty customer service and support jobs. It's alright for some but it really isn't for me. I see this job advertising a grad scheme, where you start as a lead gen as a BDE and work your way to closing over the next year as a BDM while you complete an ITTSA (IT Technical Salesperson apprenticeship). I didn't see any engineering opportunities coming my way so I applied and got the job.

    Well they broke down the commission structure to us and made it sound too good to be true. BDE 10% of GP and BDM get 20% of gp.

    There was another new starter with me. Initially I had a slow start and she was doing okay. Still not as good as the others but better than me. First week I did piss poor. I kept listening to all the advice from people around me and my manager asking them to pick me up on mistakes I was making, asking how I could handle certain bits better and the like. Everyone had some great tips and wasn't shy about pointing out our flaws.

    2nd week I have generated 350% more leads than last week with 2 deals being closed this week! I made £600 commission and my manager closed so he's extremely happy with me (nothing compared to some of you guys but I'm just starting lol). Where as the girl has stagnated, not improved on what she was doing last week.

    My biggest advice for anyone who's getting into sales is to just keep your head up and take every single bit of advice someone gives you if they are performing better than you. I never saw myself getting into sales, but I feel if you are driven and able to listen then it's definitely a career path worth considering.

    I'm going to make my career this now and I couldn't be happier. Hope this was interesting to someone. Just wanted to share

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    New york Life Interview

    Posted: 05 Mar 2021 07:21 AM PST

    So I have an interview for the partner position at New York Life in a few days and was doing my research seeing that a lot of the salaries are commission only. Is this the same for the partner position and has anyone been im this position that can give me advice? Thanks!

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    "Working On Other Projects"

    Posted: 05 Mar 2021 10:15 AM PST

    Any tips on how to get over the objection that people are working on other projects so they aren't interested in what you are offering? In b2b sales.

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    Strategy Consultant vs. SDR

    Posted: 05 Mar 2021 06:27 AM PST

    Hello! I have been offered a position at DISYS, a national staffing firm. The position is Strategy Consultant, but the responsibilities look similar to what an SDR would do. I am currently an Account Executive in a SaaS field, but my organization is small and lacks structure. I am wondering if the transition would make sense.

    Does anybody have experience with DISYS with specific regard to this role? Or, any other advice would be greatly appreciated as well. Thanks

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    FREE Survival BackPack!

    Posted: 05 Mar 2021 09:52 AM PST

    What are the most insightful SaaS sales books to read for someone who doesn’t have any experience in SaaS sales?

    Posted: 05 Mar 2021 09:42 AM PST

    Or alternatively what YouTube channels are good to get an understanding of SaaS sales. If they are worth a try.

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    Looking for guidance on finding new accounts to go after

    Posted: 05 Mar 2021 07:40 AM PST

    I sell listings management software to companies who operate chains or just simply have more than a few brick and mortar locations.

    I only sell in one state and the HQ must be located there.

    Ideal targets would be franchises, restaurant chains, store chains, etc.

    I've tried googling queries related to the above but am having trouble getting what I need.

    Does anyone have any advice on how to expand my prospecting list?

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    Direct-to-consumer is coming to the alcohol industry

    Posted: 05 Mar 2021 07:22 AM PST

    In this weeks newsletter, I share a go-to-market strategy alcohol brands can leverage to build a rewards program that communicates DTC, drives engagement & builds community over rival brands fighting for the consumers attention.

    Ok, so a manufacturer is interested. What's a go-to-market strategy for a rewards program?

    Barcoding & labelling technology has experienced massive leaps over the past 2 decades. I envision a go-to-market strategy involving:

    1. A unique QR Code imprinted & labelled on bottles, which when scanned with a phone camera take the consumer to a landing page for a sign up to the rewards program. The landing page doubles as a purchase log. Using the unique bar code identifier imprinted on every bottle/can to log purchases.
      This is a low-cost strategy and would only require the addition of a QR code to the bottle labels.
      Malibu does an awesome job of using NFC technology and QR coding as part of their summertime promotion of MalibuGames.
    2. The reward points can be used as cash back via a point loads to a credit card, Flight rewards, exclusive access to bars/lounges (similar to a SkyMiles program), etc. A tiered reward system gives a feeling of exclusivity with the consumers and encourages loyalty
    3. Merchandizing is another revenue generator brands can leverage. See how McDonalds leveraged Travis Scott's fanbase to sell McDonalds inspired Merchandise

    Read the rest here

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    Need advice for a first selling job

    Posted: 05 Mar 2021 03:35 AM PST

    I got a job to rent a huge warehouse outside the city, more precisely to find a bussines (or more of them, as long as there is free place in the storage) that would be willing to keep their products in our storage place. Since this is my first time trying to sell anything to anyone, especially to other businesses I would appreciate so much if you would write me down in the comments some advices on who should I try to contact in the business, how to interact with them, and some general advice for me to finish this task faster and better (I'm a total novice so any advice, no matter how obvious will be helpful).

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    Career advice - Yacht Charter Sales vs SaaS sales

    Posted: 04 Mar 2021 11:58 PM PST

    Hi everyone,

    I can see that majority of threads here are about tech/medical device/etc sales and how much potential those have in making $$$ and various other perks.

    I was wondering if anyone here has experience of being a yacht charter broker - selling yacht charters to wealthy clientele.

    Would be interested to hear your experience of working in that industry and whether there are opportunities to make good money, or is the industry too crowded?

    I have a quite random opportunity to go either way (SaaS SDR role and yacht charter broker role), so need to understand which field is likely the better one to get into both short and longer term.

    Thanks!

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    The power of voicemails ( and if they have it?)

    Posted: 05 Mar 2021 05:37 AM PST

    Hey guys! I'm SDR in the B2B and I'm doing some research on the effectiveness of voicemails and VM bumps in the outreach. I would highly appreciate your answers to the following questions: (please B2B only)

    1. What's your callback from prospects rate?

    2. Do you use VM bumps, and if yes - how does that work for you? Do you get appointments this way? What's your message in the VM bump?

    3. If you're a manager/director, C-level or any other title that makes/ influences buying decisions in your organization, how many VM do you get daily from people who want to sell 'the meeting'. What would be the case when you callback them? ( their enthusiastic voice/ creative VM/ attractive value prop/ you're mad and want to ask them stop calling you:))

    Here are definitely more than 4 questions, yet don't hesitate to spend 1 minute and respond as it would also help you in your future outreach strategy!

    P.S. I'll share the results of my research with everyone who gives answers ;)

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    Is my new solar sales job a scam? Sounds too easy to be true.

    Posted: 05 Mar 2021 04:35 AM PST

    So just got the job today and I would actually describe my job as easier than sales. So my job is to knock on people's doors wherever my company sends me, tell them that they are qualified to have solar panels installed, and that we have a promise that their electrical bill will be lower or their money back, and all my job is is to tell them to find a time where we can have a free meeting at their house sometime this week to discuss it. After this, if they agree to a meeting, if the potential customers let them inside for a meeting, I get a commission payment of $115, even if they don't buy them.

    My new manager was explaining that average workers in my role bring anywhere from $400-900 home a week, and even the not so good workers bring home $200-400, which is still enough to cover my rent and food.

    Does this job sound too good to be true? I'm just door knocking, not even selling anything, and making good money, even if they don't buy them, it's barley sales at this point, is there something I am missing?

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    What is your best piece of sales advice?

    Posted: 04 Mar 2021 07:53 PM PST

    I'm super new to sales, and I think I have potential, so does my boss.

    I want to do well so what is your one piece of advice that made the biggest difference to you?

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    Experience working at ZoomInfo as an AE?

    Posted: 04 Mar 2021 04:34 PM PST

    Hello /r/sales community,

    Currently an tenured AE trying to make the jump from Oracle and been actively looking around.

    I've been referred to ZoomInfo and have a interview with the hiring manager next week for the AE role. Wanted to see if there's anybody on here that has experience working there, and how its really like?

    Ive read the Glassdoor and Repvue reviews and so Im seeing both the good and bad, but really keen on learning the truth and how the AE role is really like.

    Thanks, everybody!

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    What is your best piece of sales advice?

    Posted: 04 Mar 2021 07:53 PM PST

    I'm super new to sales, and I think I have potential, so does my boss.

    I want to do well so what is your one piece of advice that made the biggest difference to you?

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    A BDR dilemma

    Posted: 04 Mar 2021 05:09 PM PST

    Been working as an BDR for 3 months at a company doing franchise sales. My friend who's been there for 4ish years as an AE got me the job, but I'm working under a different AE. Recently a lead came in that my friend had previously worked with but didn't close (personal reasons on the side of the prospect, not blown sale). I asked the AE I'm working under what I should do and he said to treat it as a new lead since my friend hasn't followed up or interacted with the lead in over a year. Now that the lead has scheduled a presentation and seems to be moving forward, I feel like I should tell my friend about it. I also don't want the AE I work with to think I'm undermining him. Any advice on what to do? My friend is a pretty chill guy but its 5 or 10k per sale for the AE's so that's a lot of money if he were to have claim over the lead.

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    Can't get people on the phone from Inbound Leads. Any ideas why?

    Posted: 04 Mar 2021 12:58 PM PST

    So, I do Digital Marketing and I bring my company around 10-15 inbound leads per day for a cost of around $50-$70 per lead for a B2C product worth $25k+.

    The leads are generated through digital campaigns that are unique for us and our brand, the person made an inquiry to get contacted with our brand and they only get contacted by us, no one else.

    Problem is, only 1 in 20 inbound leads end up in a conversation/demo, the rest all hang up or are voicemails even though the person is being called within 15 minutes of their submission.

    I am not a Sales person and I don't know the person calling these inbound leads. I can only see the results on a shared spreadsheet that the Sales person calling these leads fill out. I am super interested in converting these inbound leads into sales since I also get a percentage on the sale.

    Shouldn't that number be higher? Is this normal in the US? I am originally from Europe and an Inbound lead always answers the phone here 100%, not 1 in 20 Inbound Leads to just have a conversion.

    Any ideas how can I increase it?

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    Are attractive white men better at sales?

    Posted: 04 Mar 2021 06:29 PM PST

    Obviously, not to be on some SJW shit. But on a serious question, I feel like the best salesman in America are typically attractive white males.

    As an average black dude, I've always felt that if I decided to go into sales in the future, I'll never be able to reach the levels I'd want to.

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