Can't stand my sales manager..

I've been working for this company 3 mths now and the sales manager is really getting to me.

He does very bitchy things like be sacastic to during meetings, write nasty emails calling your sales pathetic, telling the sales team to grow up.

He loves to micro-manage. Always asking us for action plans, listeninig to our recorded phone conversations, there are times when we had to submit the number of calls we made for the entire month.

Pardon me if im wrong, but i think a sales manager should do more than just chase for revenue. Many of us in the team feel like revenue churners. He doesnt lead by example. Doesnt try to rally the morale of the team when things are looking down. If you come to him with a problem, chances are he will tell you its your fault.

Wats so hard abt striking fear in the sales team. Threatening them with childish treats. Anyone can do it. But it takes a good sales manager to bring out the best in his sales team.

My apologies if what i said sounds wrong, but i've gone thru a few managers that earned my respect and made me want to give my best daily.

I just cldnt be bothered with this one.

Is there a solution? What can be done?

MitchM

That doesn't sound like a very supportive work environment.

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Is there a solution? What can be done?

MitchM

Honestly i dont see a point talking to him abt it cos he thinks he's always right. I've tried speaking to him abt my problems but it always ends up being my fault. So i gave up after a while.

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Originally Posted by SalesGuy

That doesn't sound like a very supportive work environment.

My colleagues are supportive and helpful, but definitely not the manager.

I'm considering leaving cos i dont see any future in this company as long as he's around.

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Originally Posted by coldshot

I'm considering leaving cos i dont see any future in this company as long as he's around.

What's in it for you to stay?

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Originally Posted by SalesGuy

What's in it for you to stay?

Nothing at the moment. More crap from him?

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Originally Posted by coldshot

Nothing at the moment. More crap from him?

It sounds like something has got to give. If you continue to try and sell with this aggravation in the background I would hazard a guess that your performance will be adversely affected.

I'm probably coming at this from a contrarian viewpoint, so please don't be offended. Sales is a very tough proffession. Most organizations have salesforces in place to achieve just one thing....generate revenue. Anything that achieves that goal is tolerated most places.

I would think that it will be very difficult to achieve your goals as a salesperson if you spend time worrying about how your boss is doing his job. Perhaps his management style doesn't jibe with your needs as a salesperson. If that's the case, I would probably seek employment elsewhere. Otherwise, I would keep my eye on the prize and do whatever I could to generate the most revenue for your company. After all, that's what you're being paid for.

That's what is so great about this business... if you know how to prospect and sell you can write your own ticket.

Can't stand my sales manager..

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