What Type Of Person Thrives In Sales, According To A Channel Sales Manager At Ambient.ai
Bryanna, a Channel Sales Manager & Sr. Business Development professional, highlights that success in sales requires "grit, self-motivation," a love of challenges and people, and strong persuasive skills. A common trait among successful sales professionals, according to Bryanna, is a strong drive and competitiveness, often exemplified by "ex-athletes" and those who are "very money driven".
Sales, Persuasion, Motivation, Resilience, Communication
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Bryanna Comilang
Channel Sales Manager & Sr. Business Development
Ambient.ai
University of Arizona, 2016
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Biology & Related Sciences
Technology
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Grit and self-motivation are essential.
2. A love for challenges and people is vital.
3. Persuasion skills and a results-oriented mindset are highly valued in sales
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
People who thrive in the sales industry typically have a lot of grit and self-motivation. They love a challenge and they love people. They are also very persuasive.
A common theme is that many in this industry are ex-athletes or those who are money-driven. I think those are some of the people who I would typically describe in this industry.