Understanding Sales and Selling

Results of Sales Survey Questions

(updated 9 February 2022)

Note: For a while, I had survey questions on the various topics. Answers were tabulated and placed in a database. That feature has been temporarily put on hold. However, you can still see the results of the survey.

Are you good in sales? Yes: 86 (55%) No: 70 (44%) Total: 156
Have you ever taken a course in sales techniques? Yes: 39 (33%) No: 77 (66%) Total: 116
Is sales a good profession? Yes: 103 (69%) No: 46 (30%) Total: 149
Are some salespeople obnoxious? Yes: 95 (88%) No: 12 (11%) Total: 107
Does a salesperson need to be a good talker? Yes: 127 (76%) No: 38 (23%) Total: 165
Would you exaggerate to make a sale? Yes: 67 (49%) No: 69 (50%) Total: 136
Is product knowledge more important than personality? Yes: 126 (35%) No: 226 (64%) Total: 352


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