Sales Role Trends in 2026: How Sales Roles Are Changing and What to Do About It

A VP of Sales recently asked me: “We’re planning our 2026 hiring roadmap. Should we still be building traditional SDR→AE→Manager career paths, or is the sales profession changing in ways that require different thinking?” After 25+ years placing sales professionals, I’ve watched the profession evolve through multiple transformations, including the shift from field to inside […]