by Ryan Thornton | Published on - December 29, 2016
Whether you are happily employed, or actively looking for a new position, landing a sales job has become increasingly complex. A recent Wall Street Journal article revealed that 80 percent of corporate jobs are never advertised. Simply put, without expert knowledge, your career trajectory suffers. Enter recruiters. Companies hire these professionals when a position is
by Ryan Thornton | Published on - September 27, 2016
As a salesperson looking to advance your sales career, you want to benefit from a strong sales territory, high compensation, long-term growth potential, and a thriving local economy. However, without a clear roadmap, it’s challenging to discern which cities can give you the ideal environment to capitalize on your skills and experiences. Based on Glassdoor’s Top
by Ryan Thornton | Published on - September 16, 2016
Even in the midst of some serious fiscal problems in Chicago – the city is facing a budget crisis and so is the state – the outlook for job growth in Chicago is positive. Chicago is welcoming new Fortune 500 businesses as they bring their headquarters to the city. There is a boom in the
by Ryan Thornton | Published on - June 21, 2016
Since 2013, Atlanta has become something of an economic unicorn. The city and its surrounding areas have enjoyed strong job growth, especially in well-paying professional and business services jobs. Yet, the region continues to boast a relatively low cost of living, especially when it comes to housing. At the same time, both state and local
by Ryan Thornton | Published on - June 15, 2016
The new VP Sales has the opportunity and responsibility to achieve aggressive growth targets, and make a deep impact on company-wide culture. That’s why we’ve hand-picked these 25 sales books (in no particular order) from the best in the field and organized them into the 5 key responsibilities of the new sales executive: Lead a
