Category Archives: Sales Career Articles

Today’s buyers are overwhelmed with too much information — delaying purchasing decisions and resulting in lost sales. In order to compensate, several sales professionals are either over-accommodating or creating high pressure which alienates prospects in the process. So, how does a salesperson meet sales targets while satisfying the customer’s desire for a heartfelt, authentic sales approach? Shari

Top performing salespeople conduct themselves differently. They are just as disciplined and committed to achieving their goals inside the office, as they are at home. While an average sales rep may only be committed to success Monday to Friday, 9 to 5, A-players seize opportunity for success 24/7. While unplugging at the end of the day

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

Within the averaged 118 applications, you were among the 20% selected for an interview. But, you didn’t get the sales job. While it can be extremely frustrating when you fail to close your dream job, understanding the reasons behind your prospective employer’s decision is crucial to your success in future interviews.  That’s why at Peak, we

If you enter ‘Time Management Book’ in Amazon’s search bar, you will receive 43,584 results. These books offer hundreds of ways to maximize your time to be more efficient. But not many are focused specifically on the particular challenges sales professionals face. Online distractions and email addiction are often major problems for salespeople who spend