Landing A Sales Manager Role

Anonymous

September 11,2022 at 12:18AM UTC

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Landing A Sales Manager Role

Greetings FairyGodBoss family. I need advice on landing a Sales Manager role. Essentially, what steps do I take other than just applying for the role? I have been in sales for many years and I'm ready to take the leap to leadership. Im currently a Global Account Manager. One thing I do know is a good sales person doesn't always equate to a good Sales Manager. I have done lots of personal development on my own (lots of LinkedIn trainings and reading books) on top of my years of sales experience. I would love any advice on how to move forward. I want to help create future leaders and I know my passion and drive will show in how I manage my future team. Leading with empathy and and support is key to me. Again...any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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AnonymousSeptember 11,2022 at 12:29AM UTC
I'd tell a story with numbers: 15% increase in 2m with a 23% inflation in clients selling 5 varieties of ___ after 6y of experience.
I'm in accountanting and I landed my role by quantifying it. I didn't embellish, I translated it to what mattered
AnonymousSeptember 11,2022 at 4:09AM UTC
I would also build your brand in your industry. That means you sit on panels and share what you know and your ideas of the future. You write blogs, articles and find ways to be interviewed in articles.
When you build a higher profile, companies and leaders seek you out fir opportunities. You build value and command greater compensation, higher titles and are able to plug into more impressive networks.
Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachSeptember 12,2022 at 4:47PM UTC
Hey Anonymous! I think you can land a management role by showing how your results as an individual contributor translate into management skills. I'd also use any kind of management experience you have to your benefit, even if it was onboarding someone, working with an intern..etc.
I can help you position yourself for a management role & build your credibility and visibility if you want to schedule a consult call with me ! Here is my link : https://maeganmillercoaching.as.me/consultcall