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37 Sales Leadership Stats to Know in 2020

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The most valued traits sales managers see in salespeople are problem solving, relationship building, critical thinking, confidence, and oral communication. 90% of sales leaders say sales technology is important or very important, and over half of sales leaders plan to spend more resources on sales technology in the future.

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The Ultimate Guide to a Career in Sales

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For the same reasons that inside sales reps roles are growing, outside sales reps now often rely on technology to land customers. It's good to check how much travel is involved, what technology you'll have access to, and what performance metrics you'll be evaluated against. Nearly half of their time is spent selling remotely (i.e.