{"id":3484,"date":"2017-05-02T01:16:12","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T01:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gccwebsites.com\/startupsales\/?p=3484"},"modified":"2017-05-02T01:16:12","modified_gmt":"2017-05-02T01:16:12","slug":"15-characteristics-of-successful-salespeople","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gccwebsites.com\/startupsales\/15-characteristics-of-successful-salespeople\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Characteristics of Successful Salespeople"},"content":{"rendered":"

I think it is safe to say that we have learned that you do not have to be a “naturally born salesperson” to make a mark in the world of sales. I was reading an article that supports this statement, but it also suggests that the most successful salespeople exhibit 15 qualities that help them excel<\/a>. I thought it would be interesting to share them and see what you all think.<\/p>\n

\"salesperson<\/p>\n

1. Conscientiousness<\/h2>\n

Someone who is organized, takes pride in his work, and works efficiently.<\/p>\n

2. Respectful<\/h2>\n

Someone who “treats others like gold.”<\/p>\n

3. Initiative<\/h2>\n

Someone who is a go-getter and likes to connect with others.<\/p>\n

4. Listener<\/h2>\n

Someone who finds out what the client needs and finds a way to make it happen.<\/p>\n

5. Persistent<\/h2>\n

Someone who is comfortable getting a “no” and does not give up on sales.<\/p>\n

6. Coachable<\/h2>\n

Someone who can take suggestions and is willing to learn.<\/p>\n

7. Positive<\/h2>\n

Someone who carries a positive attitude and leaves their other non-work related issues at the door.<\/p>\n

8. Resourceful<\/h2>\n

Someone who is able to shift gears when a situation is not going as planned.<\/p>\n

9. Passionate<\/h2>\n

Someone who loves their job and their brand’s message.<\/p>\n

10. Questioning<\/h2>\n

Someone who asks questions in order to understand the implications and make connections with others.<\/p>\n

11. Independent<\/h2>\n

Someone who\u00a0is a self-motivator.<\/p>\n

12. Time Managers<\/h2>\n

Someone who finds the most efficient method of doing\u00a0something in order to have more time to devote to sales.<\/p>\n

13. Overachiever<\/h2>\n

Someone who is always pushing for more and is willing to go above and beyond.<\/p>\n

14. Personable<\/h2>\n

Someone who enjoys meeting new people and gets along well with others.<\/p>\n

15. Alert<\/h2>\n

Someone who is always prepared for the curve balls that life will inevitably throw.<\/p>\n

Do you possess any of these characteristics, or know anyone in sales that does? I definitely think that having some of these qualities would be a plus in sales, but I do not think you need to have all 15 of them in order to do your best work. What do you think?<\/p>\n

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