Granny Ina has a saying: ‘If you leave it ’til tomorrow, you’ve wasted today.”
While Granny usually has the laundry in mind, it’s a motto that also applies to anyone looking for a role in sales.
There are many reasons we come up with to put off finding a new job. I’ll leave it until after Christmas. When I’ve lost weight I’ll fit into my interview suit.
But when it comes to landing the best positions, there really is no time like the present.
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If you can prepare for seasonal shifts in buying habits, you have a better chance of turning prospects into firm sales.
Employers know this, which is why they’re recruiting right now.
Where in the world?
Travel companies need you now, not next month. As we move into winter, this is an incredibly busy time of the year in this specialist sales sector.
Potential customers are keen to make plans for sun-soaked getaways that will take them far from dark nights and cold days.
If you have experience in travel and can read what people really want in a vacation, this is your opportunity to make dreams come true.
Ready, steady, go!
We’re already racing towards 2019 and, following the festive overload, many people will be keen to shed pounds and focus on getting fit.
Every new year the gym and fitness sector sees a rush of fresh applicants as the battle of the bulge kicks off.
Can you sell the idea of signing up to the no pain, no gain gym regime? Then it’s time to warm up and get ready for action.
Deals on wheels
There are highs and lows in the automobile industry throughout the year but there will always be people looking to bag a bargain.
The art of selling cars relies not only on knowledge of the models in the forecourt, but having an intuition as to which car suits the customer best.
Right now, for example, many will be looking to combat bad weather and poor roads with a new 4×4.
Make your move
While it may not be the busiest time to buy a house, builders and developers need sales pros who can deal in bricks and mortar at any time of the year.
If you can guide customers not only through the show home but also the mechanisms for making a purchase, you’ll be opening doors for clients and your career.
Find out why now is the perfect moment to find to boost your career by checking out the latest Sales vacancies on s1jobs.