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How can I improve my interviewing skills for a sales role?

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  1. Adam Wainwright
    Adam Wainwright

    HubSpot GTM Leader | Building Products that help Sales teams win | Formerly Clari, CallidusCloud (SAP), Selectica CPQ, Cacheflow • 3y

    The best way to improve interviewing skills is super simple - and this is going to sound reductive -  Go ask your most respected colleagues & peers to interview you - just get creative with it.  But the take away should be  Develop a point of view on your history. what motivates you, what makes you succesful and how you plan to harness it and systematize it going forward.  The practice with trusted colleagues will arm you with newly developed point of view about yourself and how you fit inot ...Read More

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  2. Lucy Ye
    Lucy Ye

    Pinterest Head of US SMB Sales, Client Direct • 3y

    There are many ways to crush your sales interview, but an excellent sales interview usually comes down to 3 core elements -- #1) Preparation #2) Storytelling 3) Self-Reflection.  The best candidates I've interviewed will always come PREPARED to: Answer why they are interested in the company and the role Answer what they know and don't know about the industry/role (having thoughtful questions for your interviewer shows you're curious and eager to learn) Pitch the service/product you're trying to ...Read More

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