I talked with James Buckley at Cirrus Insight about his passion for sales, specifically the role of the SDR (sales development rep) in the selling process. We talked about:
How James got started in selling.
The types of sales positions he's held and what he's learned.
How his background in Writing Communications benefits him in selling.
The importance of social media presence in today's competitive climate.
Where James sees the sales industry headed in the next couple of years.
And, why James loves the position of SDR and the value he feels it brings to sales organizations.
About James:
James Buckley is a Business Development Manager and Sales Trainer at Cirrus Insight. He is originally from Miami, Florida but has lived in the Knoxville area for 12 years. James attended a small liberal arts college in Maryville, Tennessee Maryville College, where he graduated with a Writing Communications degree. James' focus and specialty is the Sales Development Role. He believes that these are long-term positions under-utilized in today's fast paced business models. James is a customer focused, results-driven professional with growth on his mind. He believes there is no substitute for hard work, and ultimately it's what helps him stand out.
