I scaled up in Sales from the position of a "Sales Executive". Wasn't easy. Therefore, want to share my experience in form of 9 points to excel as a Saleman.
I spent extra time in market not to sell but "to learn" about categories, competition and pricing. This research helped to formulate my selling strategy.
I took special steps to understand people in the value chain. Specially, the end user of the products I was selling. I knew them more than my Marketing Department
I understood that my customers have problems, and I just wanted to solve their problem through my products and services. I sold the sizzle and not the steak