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37 Sales Leadership Stats to Know in 2020

Hubspot Sales

Sales leaders who did not invest in remote selling fell behind — 50% of this subgroup did not hit their sales targets this year. 70% of sales managers say a manager’s ability to navigate change is more important now than it was five years ago. 51% of sales leaders rely on data to measure sales rep performance.

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The Ultimate Guide to a Career in Sales

Hubspot Sales

Sales Manager Careers. Once you have some experience in sales, an account executive position is a natural next step. You may also need to collaborate with the marketing team to manage personalized materials or advertising for leads, so a background in cross-functional collaboration is helpful for landing a job.

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