The Top 20 Attributes of a Successful Salesperson

We asked respondents, “Which of the following do you believe are the top three characteristics or attributes a person needs to be successful in sales?”
The results revealed that the top five attributes are confidence (44%), ambition (33%), adaptability (25%), self-motivation (17%) and honesty (16%). This report reveals the top twenty attributes of a successful salesperson in order of importance according to the 200+ sales professionals surveyed.