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37 Sales Leadership Stats to Know in 2020

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61% of over-performing leaders use their CRM to automate parts of their sales process , vs. 46% of underperforming leaders. The most valued traits sales managers see in salespeople are problem solving, relationship building, critical thinking, confidence, and oral communication. Sales Performance. In the U.S.,

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The Ultimate Guide to a Career in Sales

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using Zoom, Skype, email, and CRM). Due to the rapidly growing e-commerce industry, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects sales occupations to drop 2% from 2019-2029. They look for candidates who are great at communication, relationship building, problem-solving, working independently, organization, and self-motivation.