To understand the importance of sales, Let’s say you get two job offers.
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One as a Software Engineer, with a ₹25,000/month salary.
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The other as a Sales Executive, also ₹25,000/month plus incentives.
Which one would you choose?
Most people would rush toward the software job.
Very few would even consider the sales role.
But why?
One Is Glorified. The Other Is Misunderstood
An IT or software job is seen as “respectable” and “smart.”
A sales job? Many think it’s full of pressure and rejection.
We’ve made one look like success…
And the other like a struggle.
But that’s not fair and it’s definitely not true.
The Truth: Sales Keeps Businesses Alive
Here’s something people forget:
No sales → No money → No company → No salaries.
That includes salaries of engineers, designers, marketers—everyone.
It’s sales that:
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Brings in revenue
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Pays for salaries and office space
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Supports growth and innovation
Without sales, no business can survive.
What It Really Takes to Work in Sales
Sales is not just about “talking.” It’s a real skill.
A good salesperson must:
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Listen carefully
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Understand human behavior
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Handle rejections daily
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Build trust
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Keep trying even after 10 people say “no”
It takes confidence, patience, and emotional strength.
And that’s not something just anyone can do.
Let’s Respect Sales as a Career
We need to stop seeing sales as a backup plan.
It’s not a job for people who “couldn’t do anything else.”
It’s a job for people who are brave, driven, and great with people.
It’s the frontline of business not the bottom of the ladder.
A Small Reminder
If you know someone working in sales tell them they’re doing great.
Tag them. Support them. Encourage them.
Because behind every product you buy, every service you use…
There’s a salesperson who made it possible.
