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9 Traits of a Sales Leader

Mark Hunter - 21 December 2018

Being a sales leader is something we all desire to be. I don’t think anyone who is committed to being in sales wants to be seen as a sales follower. Can you imagine walking up to a customer and saying, “Hi, I’m your new sales follower.” I can only imagine how the customer would respond. Your job, regardless of your title, is to be seen as sale leader.
A few years ago, I was working with a sales team in Trinidad. As we dug into a particular issue, it set me on a mission to simplify and narrow things down.  After that meeting, I created the 9 traits of a sales leader.
Great sales leaders:
1.  Demonstrate trust
2. Create a motivating environment
3.  Set and communicate clear goals and objectives
4.  Support and empower others
5.  Commit to follow-through and execution
6.  Listen attentively
7.  Remain vision focused
8.  Foster a team environment
9.  Focus on people not tasks
To make

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