They go from office to office holding briefcases filled with
papers. They are always prepared. Rejection is a common thing for them but they
are never deterred. Regardless of the long hours, they may have to drive in
traffic or walk in the sun, they always keep a smile and a positive demeanor.
They know that at the end of the day, all that matters is closing the deal. For
as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with salespeople. Being the
inquisitive journalist that I am, I decided to spend a day with Kwame, a
seasoned salesman, to learn a few tricks of the trade and to truly understand
what it is like to be a salesperson.
