An executive needs to be an innovator, possess good communication skills, must be a people person, and someone who truly loves working with people.
A sales individual needs to be able to work in a fast pace environment and be able to think on the spot. They need to be able to multitask in a stressful environment and make decisions quickly. While many of the daily duties are similar, every day brings surprises. A good sales executive thrives on challenges and learns new skills every day.