Download the State of Sales in the UK, Report 2007
Austin Benn (www.austinbenn.co.uk) undertook an extensive survey of sales professionals in spring 2007. The headline findings were as follows:
* Almost half of all respondents admitted to lying at interview, with "reasons for leaving" and "earnings" being the most likely topic to embellish.
* Only 23% of female respondents were in senior management roles compared to 46% of male respondents.
* 76% of all respondents admitted to using the internet for personal use every day.
* 54% of female respondents earned over 25k. 81% of male respondents earned over 25k!
* 44% of sales professionals would stay in their current role if they won the lottery jackpot.
* 32% of respondents didn't receive any training throughout 2006.
* The major thing that sales professionals would look for in a new role is the opportunity to grow and develop.
* Female respondents were twice as likely to be satisfied with their career/role.
* Only 20% of all respondents had more than 5 years service with their current employer.
* 60% felt they could do their bosses job better!
* 43% did not take their full holiday entitlement last year.
* Being respected was the single biggest motivator in all respondents, far more than money!
To download a free copy of the full survey results click here
