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10 great questions to ask in your sales interview
At the end of most job interviews, you will have the opportunity to ask your interviewer some questions. This is a great opportunity to show just how interested you are in the role, the company, and the industry. It’s also a chance to make sure that the...
Car sales job description
A car sales executive works with customers to understand their needs with regards to buying a car. They will also assist customers with buying, viewing and test driving a car. Car sales jobs tend to work on commission, so anyone interested in this role...
How to prepare for a Car Sales interview
Considering a career in car sales? You should - the average salary for a car sales role is £40,215.08. And the role itself can be as exciting as you make it. Maybe you’ve been in the industry for a while but are looking for a new challenge? Or perhaps you’re looking...
How to answer “Why do you want to work here?”
The question "Why do you want to work here?" is at the centre of any job interview. An interviewer will want to know what exactly peaked your interest for this role, and what your motivations are.Recruiting is an expensive process, so your interviewer will...
Why training your sales team is essential
Salesforce Training reported that over 50% of sales managers are too busy to train their sales teams.A sales team that is always learning is a team that doesn't become stagnant - particularly if you have more experienced members who are at risk of falling...
What do jobseekers find most frustrating during their job search?
We ran a survey with sales professionals to find out what they found most frustrating about their job hunt. Over 200 sales professionals completed the survey, which revealed some very interesting results. We asked jobseekers in the sales industry the...
Starting a new job the right way
Congratulations, you’ve got the job! But now you have it, you might also be experiencing a lot of emotions before your first day, like anxiety, fear, stress, determination or motivation. It’s perfectly okay to feel all of these things, but remember that...
How to write an effective personal summary for a Business Development Manager
Having an effective CV can be the difference between landing your dream job, and searching for months for a job you’ll settle in. When applying for a new job, business development managers must showcase their skillset to impress recruiters. Being able to sell yourself...
How to get your sales CV noticed
Sales is highly competitive, and your best weapon is a sharp CV if you want to land a top role. Your CV is your shop window to showcase potential employers your core skills, talents and knowledge. As such, you want your CV to give recruiters a picture of...