A continuación, te explicamos cómo puedes mejorar tu relación con un jefe difícil en ventas externas.

You need to show ownership, explain the progress and the challenges daily basis, seek help, and seek ideas but don't allow your Boss to do your job, rather try to take some load from your Boss, it has multiple benefits- 1. you will be groomed for the next level with, a clear understanding of your Boss's KPI. 2. Better bonding with him, he will feel you are ready to learn and show the succession plan. 3. your subordinates will follow you and ease your workload, eventually everyone in your team will be elevated with knowledge. Also while discussing challenges, offer some solutions, don't discuss blank, he may not buy your idea but at least will understand your willingness to come out from the challenge and extend full support to you.

Remember, you can’t change your boss’s behavior, but you can control your reactions and approach. 1. Schedule a one-on-one conversation 2. Be open to multiple lines of communication 3. Let your work shine 4. Prepare a list of pain points to be discussed 5. Express facts, not emotions Stay professional, communicate effectively.

In my experience, one of the most important aspects is high activity. Outside sales is tough, can be demoralizing, takes persistence and mental strength. If you demonstrate all those qualities very actively and and go over and above it says a lot about your commitment to the business. Leaders trust those individuals and it helps to feel that they are reliable and dependable performers

The first thing you have to do is consider your managers position. He is probably under pressure also. Maybe even more than he is giving you. Keep your lines of communication with him opened always. Always do more than what is expected. But don’t brag about it. Always be there for your customer and always give them that little something extra. Surround yourself with people that know more than you do. Don’t be afraid to say I don’t know the answer, but I know someone who does. In sales, you will find people and managers that will be totally unreasonable. Remember the only thing that they can ever do to you is take away your job. Your relationship with your customers is the most important thing. They will follow you wherever you go.

In my experience most sales teams lack in good communication. It is an issue that needs constant attention. Weekly sales meetings and monthly sales reviews keep everyone on the same page.

Communication is the key value to get contact with boss or managers. In my observetions , i can say that those people are searching for clear mind. If you are good communicator , you can express your feelings and goals in clever ways for your career. For example, you have massive goals to reach for the company future and you want to explain your goals. However, you do not have idea how you would do this. On that time, good communication skill may solve your bussiness.

Schwierig wird es nur, wenn man Unterstützung und Hilfe bei Problemen wünscht und nur ein: "Mach es wie du es für richtig hälst." - zurück kommt. Am Ende muss man dann wieder für die Zahlen gerade stehen und ist unterm Strich selbst schuld. Hat jemand eine Idee, wie man so eine Situation richtig lösen kann? Man sucht Hilfe und soll sich selber helfen?

Comunicação eficaz tem um poder que foge da nossa compreensão. Um universo de uma complexidade soberana pode funcionar em harmonia quando se comunica corretamente.

Quanto mais clara e detalhada a comunicação, melhor. O óbvio também precisa ser dito (e registrado!). Criem acordos e processos que estimulem e facilitem a comunicação, como pontos de contato semanais com um objetivo claro do que será discutido em cada um deles e com um registro do que foi conversado. Dessa forma, o time comercial fica mais alinhado, transparente e reduz atritos.

1. Communicate effectively: - Be clear, concise, and respectful in your interactions. - Use "I" statements to express concerns or needs. - Avoid blaming or attacking language. 2. Understand their perspective: - Try to see things from their point of view. - Ask questions to clarify their expectations and concerns. 3. Focus on shared goals: Identify common objectives and priorities. Collaborate on projects and initiatives.

Es hilft, wenn man versteht wie der Chef tickt - meiner war ein Zahlenmensch, ohne Statistik oder Diagramm braucht ich nicht ankommen - ist es messbar und auswertbar war es gut, ist es eher emotional und irrational kann er gar nicht damit umgehen. Daher ist es gut, wenn man nicht so analytischer und zahlengetriebener Mensch ist, sich möglichst gut darauf einzustellen um Konflikte und Missverständnisse zu vermeiden - schwer für für eher "intuitive" Typen, sich darauf einzustellen.

Según mi experiencia, los objetivos son cambiantes y por lo tanto se deben tener claros, de esa manera nos permite estar alineados y trabajar de manera articulada en el cumplimiento de los mismos. Si no hay reglas claras para el trabajo en pro de los objetivos y del trabajo en general, se tiende a tener unas brechas que el mercado las aprovechará a su favor.

To improve your relationship with your boss as a sales manager, start by understanding their objectives and adapting your approach accordingly. Show respect for their leadership by taking the initiative to discuss goals and targets, and seek their advice on how to achieve these ambitions. Demonstrate your dedication to the company's success by being fully invested in your work. By fostering a sense of cooperation and working towards shared objectives, you can reduce conflict and enhance your working relationship.

O alinhamento dos objetivos é a base de um trabalho bem feito na área comercial. Colocar o time na mesma direção nem sempre é fácil, uma vez que cada pessoa se comunica e se expressa de uma maneira. Portanto, entender que a forma como o seu líder se expressa tem um motivo e buscar reagir de forma positiva a isso, pode facilitar a comunicação. É importante contribuir com os seus pontos de vista para que os objetivos sejam minimamente co-construídos.

My boss is not difficult and I am very grateful. However, when showing initive put the work in. Creating a one pager with the following: Why you want to do something. How you plan on doing it. What the KPIs will be. Who will be involved and or need to know and could be affected by the idea/experiment. When you want to start the project and or experiment. Providing all of the information will show you initive and thought process. Then your boss can review it and add or address things you didn't. It will show respect for your boss while sharing your desire to grow with the company. It may change the workplace relationship.

I agree with this. Many times in sales I hear sales reps (including myself at times) talk a big game about what they will do. The best move is to just put your head down and attack the KPIs. You will perform and then people will ask you “how” you won’t have to tell them “how” your going to because you did. I always think of Derek Jeter and how he approached the game of baseball. He was humbled but he was a leader by example and so everyone wanted to follow.

Being proactive can have a big impact. Lead projects or suggest new ideas that will benefit the sales team. If your boss is demanding, they might be under a lot of stress. You can help reduce their stress by showing that you can think independently and contribute positively to the team's success. Taking the initiative can change how they see you and improve your relationship. This way, you can strengthen your bond

Il faut prendre des initiatives mais c'est jamais simple car on a toujours peur de mal faire. Il faut s'avoir s'affirmer et faire de son mieux. Et puis si vous vous trompez votre patron vous expliquera pourquoi. On peut aussi apprendre de ses erreurs.

Concuerdo con la base argumental de lo expuesto, pero creo que el respeto es recíproco... Los límites deben respetarse hacia ambos extremos, con ello se logra la base de confianza, trabajo en equipo, comunicación y sentido u orientación al logro de ventas

Penso que este é um dos grandes desafios quando nos esquecemos que o único limite que devemos romper é o da mediocridade. E por não nos ocuparmos com esse ideal pode sobrar tempo e disposição para ultrapassar limites que não nos competem. Profissionalismo e bom senso são as notas máximas.

I don’t have a difficult boss but when I go to her with a problem I’m hoping to draw on her experience/expertise to provide me solutions I may not have considered. How you communicate is important - the boss may view it differently if worded correctly. Perspective is everything.

Even if you have you’re own solutions, ask for an example when given an assignment. Or run something in real-time. Ask your boss, “I’d like to chat about this, and run through a few examples, is that okay”. Also, understand the high-level objective. Sometimes the saying “Done is better than perfect” comes into play. If you ask your manager off line, “What is the corporate objective: Do you just need it done to clear the way for something else, or do you want a deep dive for some long-term play?”. Working for a larger company, often the answer is, “right now we need breadth, not depth” Now you don’t waste time on an solution you assumed needed to be worked six ways from Sunday.

My life got much better when I realized that my boss was probably the most important customer I had. It became my goal to be the least of their concerns and to do everything I could to make their job easier. Very similar to how I approached my interactions with my customers and how I’d want my team to support me as a leader in return. I know we put bosses on pedestal, but they are also just people trying to get through their day. Just as I hope you would never be passive aggressive with a customer, probably shouldn’t do it with a boss either.

A melhor forma de obter bons resultados em vendas é um time bem alinhado e que busca os mesmos objetivos. Dessa maneira, os liderados são empoderados dentro do processo e buscam soluções para os gaps por si só. Apresentar para o líder os problemas já com possíveis soluções agiliza a resolução deles e deixa a discussão mais direcionada, sendo necessária apenas uma validação da liderança e pequenas correções. O importante é testar rápido e barato.

I’m seeing most sales leaders (I am one) get too much credit here. I disagree with the blanket narrative that it’s all either the reps’ fault or responsibility to manage up better. Here’s the deal. 1. There’s a good chance your boss doesn’t know how to manage up very well themselves and just said yes to a forecast. 2. Great leaders shield their reps from the BS, not add to it. If your boss is spending their energy being difficult and not making you better, well, now you know they ain’t great. 3. Sales leaders that reps want to work with have a palpable allegiance to their reps first and foremost. You as a rep deserve this. The job is hard enough. DM me. I’m happy to help reps on a 1:1/ case by case basis.

If your relationshit is difficult or not, knowing eachothers strengths and opportunities will help everyone. Each take a personality test to see how each other work/learn/teach. This is HUGE!

Estabeleça um relacionamento de confiança. Um chefe difícil não agirá contra você se estiver com você. Para isso, é necessário alinhar os objetivos, entender onde ele quer chegar e propor os passos para chegar lá. Se esse alinhamento e relacionamento baseado na clareza comunicativa e objetividade acontecer, dificilmente o trabalho será prejudicado por conta da "dificuldade" ou não que o seu chefe apresenta, uma vez que você só apresentará resultados já acordados e alinhados com ele mesmo.

Most often, outside sales reps that have a difficult boss it is because they do not achieve their sales targets. There are exceptions but in general, sales managers do not hassle the performing sales reps.

Maintain a Positive Attitude Stay Positive: Keep a positive attitude, even when faced with criticism or difficult situations. A positive demeanor can influence your boss’s attitude towards you. Supportive Approach: Offer support and assistance to your boss and team members. A collaborative approach can help soften a difficult boss’s attitude.