Sales

Background

Sales professionals help customers find products or services that meet their needs. They build relationships with clients, answer questions about what's available, negotiate prices, and close deals. Sales roles exist across many industries—from retail shops and car dealerships to tech companies and B2B services—so the day-to-day work varies widely depending on the sector.

Similar Roles

Customer Service Representative

Retail Manager

Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Sales Manager→Account Executive→Business Development Manager→Sales Director

Publications

Sales HackerHubSpot Sales Blog

Books

Never Split the DifferenceThe Challenger SaleExactly What to Say

Movies

Glengarry Glen RossThe Wolf of Wall Street

Key Figures

Zig ZiglarGrant CardoneSalesforce CEO Marc BenioffShark Tank investors

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference658.85, 381For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Sales RepresentativeSales ExecutiveAccount ExecutiveSales Consultant

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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