Measuring a sales job by dollars, or not

Sales reps usually measure by dollars.

It’s an easy yardstick to use, it contributes to the quality of your life, and it’s a measurement that allows instant comparison to others in the industry.

An “Annual industry salary survey” can be useful to a small degree. But it can also be clickbait.

When you measure by dollars alone, you ignore 90% of what the job really is.

Connection.

Impact.

Influence.

Relationships.

Mentoring.

Shaping.

Coaching.

Development.

Opportunity.

Fun.

Trust.

Don’t get caught only watching the measurable numbers, like salary. There is so much more to the job than money.