Self-Assessment: Is Sales Really My Calling?

Anyone who has been working in sales for some time and has gained initial leadership experience is familiar with the unique aspects of this field. And anyone who, based on this experience, is interested in pursuing continuing education to earn a Federal Diploma as a Sales Manager is likely quite confident in their abilities. And yet, the transition to a higher-level management position can bring new challenges. For example, sales managers are under even greater pressure to steer and monitor the performance of the inside sales team, the outside sales team, and key account management than, say, sales specialists. Representing the company at the executive level may place new demands on one’s professional demeanor, negotiation skills, and, more generally, entrepreneurial thinking. Responsibility for the entire sales organization requires the ability to think in broader terms, recognize market trends early on, and respond to them flexibly.

Contents of the Sales Aptitude Test

Anyone interested in the “Sales Manager with a Federal Diploma” program can use the 16 questions in this career aptitude self-assessment to get a sense of whether a career in sales, including at a higher management level, is truly part of your calling—and whether you might have a preference for inside sales or outside sales. The questions were compiled and annotated by experts in marketing and sales.

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