Sales Industry Vital in Driving the British Economy

Sales Industry Vital in Driving the British Economy PR Newswire LONDON, October 10, 2012 LONDON, October 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lee McQueen supports the sales industry, agreeing it's 'fundamental' to business - Perceptions of the sales industry are changing - Technology and a more consultative approach now dominate sales techniques - A new report released today reveals that over 90% of people believe a strong sales industry is important to driving the British economy. Over 87% also say sales is an integral part of British business and over 80% of people who work for a company with a sales team have confidence in them to get results - showing the importance of sales to British business. The National Sales Awards survey also demonstrates the changing face of the sales industry, with a notable number of people agreeing that sales has a more positive image now compared to 5 years ago, with most people believing that the introduction of new technology is the biggest reason for change, followed by a more consultative approach to selling. Other top reasons stated for the change include customer service now being delivered through sales, techniques being less invasive and more value being put on sales within a business. http://photos.prnewswire.