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Alexandra Adamson

Alex is the Executive Director and mentor at Women in Sales Everywhere.  She was previously the Director of Talent at Bowery Capital, a venture capital investor focused on founders looking to modernize business through technology.

How to Adapt Your Sales Strategy to Customers and Prospects

Salespeople are always projecting an image to customers. Even if you’re just sending a quick email to a prospect, everything you do has an impact on how customers perceive and trust you. To succeed as a salesperson, you should tailor your approach with different people. If necessary, you need to be able to pivot so …

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How to Succeed in Your New Sales Management Role

Congratulations—you’re a sales manager! To succeed in your new role, you’ll have to draw on a different set of skills than when you were an individual contributor. As a salesperson, one of your main goals was to crush your sales numbers. Now that you’re in a sales management position, it’s your responsibility to lead your …

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How to Successfully Transition into Enterprise Sales

There are different dynamics between selling to SMBs and selling to mid-sized and enterprise companies. Although the skills you’ve gained selling to SMBs will help you make the transition to enterprise sales, there are new skills you must acquire. Enterprise deal cycles are significantly longer, require approval from multiple stakeholders, and are more complex from …

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How to Get a Jumpstart on Your Q1 2020 Sales Target

2019 is almost over. To start 2020 off strong, it’s time to start thinking about Q1!  Being intentional about your prep work means that you’ll have a head start to the quarter and will be poised for success. You’ll allow yourself to be top of mind for prospects in the new year and be on …

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How To Stand Out In Your Next Sales Role Interview

It’s natural to be nervous before an important interview,  especially a sales interview where you know the interviewer will dig into your previous performance and situational planning. As you prepare for your next sales interview, here are a few quick steps to make sure you separate yourself from the pack!  Research the company before the …

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Salary Questions To Ask Before Accepting a Sales Job Article

Salary Questions To Ask Before Accepting a Sales Job

Negotiating a fair salary is a pain point for just about everyone. For the sales world, it gets even more complicated. Few sales team members are paid solely by salary, there are commissions, bonuses, and all sorts of goal incentives that need to be taken into account. Before taking on a new position, ask the …

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