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Zocdoc Career Growth & Development
Zocdoc Employee Perspectives
Which skills do you leverage most often in your day-to-day work?
The sales skill I lean on the most is the ability to communicate a vision that feels personal and relevant to the person I’m speaking with — whether that’s a prospect, a sales rep or a senior leader.
Throughout my career, from customer success to account management to sales leadership, I’ve learned that influence isn’t about having the perfect script. It’s about understanding what truly matters to someone and connecting your message to that. People don’t engage because of what you say; they engage because it feels relevant to them.
If I don’t take the time to understand what drives someone, I can’t tailor my message in a way that resonates. When I do — that’s when things click. A coaching plan becomes a growth opportunity. A sales pitch becomes a solution to a real problem. That’s the kind of connection that drives performance, trust and long-term success.
How have these skills enabled you to heighten your impact on the company or grow your career?
These skills have had a big impact on both my career and Zocdoc. By focusing on building real connections — whether with sales reps or clients — I’ve helped create an environment where high-performing salespeople grow every day. Their connection to the mission and personal development drives success, which ultimately improves the company’s bottom line.
This approach has been key to my own growth as well. As a sales rep, I advanced quickly by listening to clients, understanding their needs and tailoring my approach accordingly. People want to buy from a person, not a robot. As a leader, I know people don’t just want to be managed — they want to be understood and supported. When you show up as a real person, invested in their success, they give their best.
These skills have allowed me to build a team that feels connected to a shared purpose, driving both personal and companywide success. It’s not just about hitting targets — it’s about helping people grow, and that’s what makes the job so rewarding.
What are some resources or sources of inspiration you’d recommend for reps eager to refine their sales skills? Are there resources your company has provided to support this growth?
If you’re serious about becoming great, the best advice I can give is to let the people around you know that you want to be great. Early on in my career, I hesitated to talk about my goals or the next role I aspired to, thinking it might come across wrong. A senior leader once told me that’s the opposite of what I should be doing. People invest in motivated, driven individuals, and when you show that, the right people will offer the resources, coaching and time to help you grow.
I’ve been lucky to work at Zocdoc, where leadership has invested in my development. Not everyone has that kind of support, but there are resources outside of work, too. Finding mentors, attending seminars and expanding your network are all great ways to refine your skills and gain valuable perspectives.
