Demand board · computed August 11
What r/sales keeps asking for
Recurring demands mined from the community's top posts this week, with the threads as receipts. Not invented: if it's listed, people are actually asking.
How do I get paid more / advance compensation quickly?
Many posts seek concrete ways to materially increase pay—whether by switching companies, understanding realistic earnings in sales, or how total comp at senior roles actually works.
Practical help with hiring, interviewing, and resumes (including AI concerns)
People ask for hiring-side perspective, interview tips, how to explain resume gaps, and worry about AI-generated resumes being watermarked—want actionable guidance to actually get hired.
How to survive and hit quota / recover from PIP and firing
Multiple posts are about struggling with monthly quotas, getting put on or avoiding PIPs, being fired, and looking for tactics to stabilize performance and pipeline.
Advice on role/industry transitions and new sales motions
Users ask for help switching industries, moving from hunter to farmer or direct to channel sales, starting their own sales business, or finding alternatives after burnout.
Which commission/comp structures and commission-only roles actually work?
There's demand for concrete recommendations and fairness questions around commission splits, commission-only opportunities, and how different structures translate to real income.
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