SalesFirst Recruiting Presents: Real Sales Heroes

Read this in your best Bud Light voice-over guy voice. You know the one.

Before we get into it, let’s give credit where credit is due:
Bud Light’s “Real American Heroes” and “Real Men of Genius” campaigns were some of the greatest things to ever happen to overly dramatic voiceovers. It was bold. It was brilliant. It was awesome.

So today, in the spirit of SalesTober, and with the deepest respect for that glorious legend in advertising we proudly present our own tribute:

Real Sales Heroes:

Mr. Demo Jargon Overuser

SalesFirst Recruiting presents... Real Sales Heroes.

Mr. Demo Jargon Overuser
When others talk about ‘features’ and ‘solutions,’ you bravely delve into ‘synergistic paradigms’ and ‘omnichannel ecosystems.’
When your audience is clearly lost, you double down – because no meeting is complete without at least three acronyms and two made-up phrases.
So go ahead and write up that deal, O Sage of Sales Speak, because when it comes to saying nothing while saying everything, you’re truly in a league of your own.

Mr. Follow-Up Email Overachiever

SalesFirst Recruiting presents... Real Sales Heroes.

Mr. Follow-Up Email Overachiever
You don’t just follow up – you follow up on your follow-up, then follow up on that.
While others might think one email is enough, you know it takes at least five in three days to really make an impression.
So put the finishing touches on that proposal, you tenacious titan of inbox persistence – because nothing says ‘I care’ like a deal finally signed.

Mr. PowerPoint Overdesigner

SalesFirst Recruiting presents... Real Sales Heroes.

Mr. PowerPoint Overdesigner
When others settle for simple slides, you go all out – with spinning charts, fading text, and colors that make eyes water.
Your philosophy? If it doesn’t dazzle, it’s not done. Bonus points for transitions that would make Michael Bay proud.
So finalize that presentation and close that deal, O Sultan of Slides, because when it comes to style over substance, you truly make an impact.

Mr. "This Deal Is a Slam Dunk" Rep

SalesFirst Recruiting presents... Real Sales Heroes.

Mr. “This Deal Is a Slam Dunk” Rep
Forecast accuracy? Who needs it when your gut says, "It’s basically closed."
You’ve had one call, maybe two, but you’ve already picked out your commission check and booked the celebration dinner.
Pipeline stages are merely suggestions — after all, every deal is 95%.
So go ahead and update Salesforce again, O Confident Closer of the Future, because in your world, it’s not if... it’s when.

Mr. Forwards-Everything Manager

SalesFirst Recruiting presents... Real Sales Heroes.

Mr. Forwards-Everything Manager
You don’t just manage — you delegate… with the magic of the forward button.
New company policy? Forward. Team update? Forward. Vague email from the VP with no context? You guessed it — forward.
Why write a summary when you can just add “FYI” and send it along?
So keep that inbox moving, you maestro of minimal effort, because when it comes to leadership through email routing, you’re truly best in thread.

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