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https://wp-bn.salesforce.com/ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/10/sales-skills.jpg945495It seems almost unfair to ask sales professionals to think about training and development at this time of year. After all, having spent the last 12 months trying to land new customers and close more details than ever before, this is traditionally when they should be taking a well-earned break. Based on what customers are saying, however, they may not have much time to prepare for the challenges 2016 will bring.