Perfect your craft. Be a sponge for knowledge. Build a wide and deep knowledge base. Develop relationships and build your contacts. Learn the dynamics of the industries and markets you serve.
Buyers make markets.
Learn what appeals to your customers. The more you can learn about how and why your company s products are bought, the broader the vision and perspective you will cultivate. You are more valuable to any employer if you have a sound understanding and broad perspective of the nature of the business you are in. Think beyond your specific job. No task operates in a vacuum.