Dear SaaStr: Can A Great Sales Rep Sell Any Product?

Not every top-performing sales representative can successfully sell any B2B software product. As SaaStr tells it, sales skills are often highly specific to the brand's strength, the price point, and whether the rep is handling inbound or outbound leads. The publication notes that reps who excel at closing small, quick deals often struggle with the complex stakeholder management required for high-value contracts, and vice versa. To avoid hiring mistakes, the site suggests recruiting people who have sold products more complicated than your own.

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