Must Read Books for Salespeople

For those of you that work on a sales desk, whether institutional or corporate, what books do you recommend reading that will help one gain an edge? Any books that give insight on strengthening client relationships, networking, influencing people, etc. I have compiled a list of books that others have recommended - add to the list:

The Accidental Salesperson How to Win Friends and Influence People The Greatest Salesman in the World Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Think and Grow Rich

Also, for those that have been in the industry, what are some tips that you recommend on being successful and progressing through your career?

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I would like to add Mind Power into the 21st Century by John Kehoe.

In sales it is very important to be positive and not getting down on yourself.

 

Lololol, read a book???? It's not so important to know much about the snow. It's more important to be able to sell it to the eskimo.

Get busy living
 

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