What sales experience do you have?
Discuss any sales experience you've had, even part-time retail jobs. If you don't have sales experience, discuss any roles that used the same skills that sales jobs use. You want to focus on roles or experiences that have required a lot of communication, persuading, building relationships, and problem-solving. If you've always done insurance sales, briefly discuss your career trajectory from beginning to end. If you've worked in other industries, discuss your career trajectory and talk about how the same sales skills apply to multiple industries. If you're new to sales, discuss other examples of how you may have used skills like communication and relationship building to successfully perform a job.
"I began my career in sales in high school working part-time for a small local jewelry store. I was paid hourly but also on commission for selling pieces over 300, and this is when I realized I not only enjoyed sales but actually had an ability to be fairly successful at sales. I then went to college and majored in business, and immediately after college began my work as a sales professional in the travel industry. I successfully worked in this industry for 4 years, making 6 figures in only my 2nd year. Soon after, I made the transition to insurance sales, and have been working in this niche for almost 6 years now. The common thread between all industries is that regardless of what you're selling, the same sales skills are utilized. I frequently tap into my communication skills and ability to build relationships to help meet goals."
