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toobluntforu

works at

Cvent

Why is Sales so hyped in India when it’s not what it seems?

Big incentives? Maybe. But even bigger burnout. People say, “Sales is the fastest way to grow!” or “Incentives are insane!” But if it's that great Why are sales roles always hiring? Why do most people leave within a year? From what I’ve seen, reality hits different Unrealistic targets & daily reporting Pointless field visits Long hours, weekend calls, zero boundaries Shouting managers is equal to motivation Unlimited incentives”? Hidden behind insane KPIs no one warns you abt People often say, even today’s CEOs started in sales! Sure but that doesn’t mean everyone should go through a system built on stress and zero work-life balance. Truth is, many sales roles are just high churn. Freshers are sold the dream fast money, fast growth but end up drained and undervalued. Not saying all sales jobs are bad. Some B2B roles with good culture can be solid. But for most? You need to ask the right questions before jumping in. What’s been your experience too negative, or painfully real?

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a content writer

Without sales a company makes nothing. It's a shitty thankless job and that's why it's high risk high reward. we also live in a world were a lot of companies have a literal business model of shitty and unethical sales tactics. It's glorified because hr has to get people to enter the door.

toobluntforu

author

works at

Cvent

[a content writer](username) and the easiest way to sell the role? Hype the incentives, not the burnout

an operations executive

As someone who did FMCG sales for 9 months it felt like I aged 5 years. Targets + travel + “sir why no order?” calls at 10 PM = constant anxiety. Salary was okay, soul was gone.

cigerrateaddict

works at

Ernst & Young

Literally where is sales glorified?

toobluntforu

author

works at

Cvent

[cigerrateaddict](username) where not?

timepasstiwari

A Digital Markter

Ever wondered who pays you your salary, bonus or increments?

toobluntforu

author

works at

Cvent

[timepasstiwari](username) bt its very stressfull

kartavyakabulava

works at

KPMG India

Whatever you wrote is absolutely true. Sales looks lucrative from the outside but you'll realise what it really is once you're into it.

toobluntforu

author

works at

Cvent

[kartavyakabulava](username) People think it's all incentives and glory. But truth is it's a grind. Every. Single. Day.

kaamsekaam

works at

Dabur

it's better if you sell a service than a product really? I've often heard this the other way around. Like, if you're in a tech company, it's better to go sell for a product one (like salesforce) instead of a Infosys of Wipro (service company).

boredinlife

works at

Mercer

[kaamsekaam](username) Selling a service is more like selling yourself, your team's capabilities, your clients count on you, and they are more likely to convert.

stylishjasmine

works at

TCS

Sales is glorified? Buddy sales is the least preferred field in top mba colleges. Noone aspires to be salesman.

greatking

A Team Lead

Brother I agree with you. I have been in a similar situation. Lots of pressure to achieve the target. But customers are not interested, so sales didn't happen, plus customers Don't have money to buy. Market is already saturated with competitor product. So I had to leave that Job. The superior sold me a dream that one can achieve High income in sales jobs.

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