The Ultimate Sales Job In a moment of productive tension a couple months back, one of my sales people said to me, “What do you know about selling? You’ve never carried a bag in your life!” Technically, the sales person was correct — I’ve never been a member of a sales department. But as a product manager, GM, and CEO over the last 17 years, I have actually spent a significant of time directly selling customers. But this comment got me thinking about the role of a CEO and just how much of a sales job it is. My conclusion: it’s not a just a sales job, it’s the ultimate sales job! Why? Assisting on sales calls is the most…