I have a confession to make…I hate cold calling! For those that are not in a commission based sales position, this is not a good thing. I think my apprehension is based on how much I disliked people cold calling me as a chef, in fact I was so loyal to some of my vendors that I probably wasted hundreds of thousands of dollars on their products when I could have made more in bonuses by giving the right person a try.
Now, one may wonder why this is weighing so heavy that I felt the need to write it. The reality is that I have to grow my sales territory a minimum of 10% per period over the next years. That may not seem like much, but rather than being in a bustling city, I’m in a really weird little farming town on the BC border. People here are loyal, and my competition has been here a long time. To be honest, I’m really getting tired of the doors slamming in my face. I’m starting to question if this is the right direction. I have a commitment to at least 5 years with this company, but I don’t know if I’ve got the stomach for it.
No need to think too hard on this, just have to keep getting kicked until I can truly stand up.
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