Where do you get the best Inside Sales talent in India?
If you are selling to SME India – it makes sense to hire from NCR whereas if you are selling enterprise India/overseas, you would be better off in hiring from Bangalore /South/Mumbai. Nothing hardens you up more than coming from small town India and studying in the NCR.
You see great abundance, great destitution and the power of the Indian state – all in the same breath. You are getting educated with lakhs of others and are constantly reminded that you are at the bottom of the totem pole in this status driven city. It really gives you the street smartness you need to succeed in being a foot in the door salesperson – apt for SME India.
However – if you are selling elsewhere, the chutzpah alone is not enough. You need to have patience to cook a deal, learn & unlearn, get trained & train others, and have a strong process orientation. More than being a rebel, Bangalore, Delhi or Mumbai teaches you the ability to learn & unlearn; understand and create sustainable salesprocesses that work!