The 10 Best Sales Movies
Grab your popcorn and make yourself comfortable, as here is a selection of best sales movies that will keep you entertained and motivated to make sales like a PRO.
These ten classic sales movies highlight some of the most used sales clichés, but it also underlines the passion, ambition behind this challenging profession, the mindset that stays behind each great Salesman, and the energy that makes him want to achieve his goals and succeed in his career. 🚀
Without doubt, here comes a list of movies that includes exciting pitches, outrageous sales strategies, failures and “Hollywood” selling lessons -
Here are our TOP 10 of the best sales films that have inspired us in time!
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1. Boiler Room (2000)
Boiler Room is a captivating movie that relates a dazzling success. Seth Davis, nineteen, gets a job as a broker for a suburban investment company. But this job may not be as legitimate as it initially appears. In JT Martin’s “boiler room”, ambitious youngs sell investments over the phone, even to those who do not always need it, by charging exorbitant commissions.
For Seth, the opportunity is too good to earn his first million dollars in a few weeks.
Memorable quote: “And there is no such thing as a no sale call. A sale is made on every call you make. Either you sell the client some stock, or he sells you a reason he can’t. Either way, a sale is made, the only question is who is going to close? You or him? Now be relentless, that’s it, I’m done.”
2. The founder (2016)
The founder tells the story of Ray Kroc, 52, a simple milkshake machines’ seller, who succedes to built a fast-food empire. The movie is a real demonstration of the “never give up” mood, telling the true story of Kroc’s partnership with the McDonald brothers.
If you’re into the entrepreneurial spirit or dream BIG — this is absolutely a must-see!
3. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, the film tells the true story of Belfort’s meteoric rise from a simple Wall Street broker to a beloved and wealthy business owner.
Temptations, rising power, and illegal financial practices ultimately lead to his downfall — and prison. In short, a film of all excesses — to be seen with moderation 😀!
4. Jerry Maguire (2000)
One of Tom Cruise’s most famous roles — as Jerry Maguire — tells the story of a sports agent who has a moral revelation — and loses his job. His new project is to start a new life and create a management company while facing difficulties that most business founders can identify with.
A movie about social success, self-fulfillment, and leadership.
Memorable quote: “The key to this business is personal relationships.” — Dicky Fox
5. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
A sales career can be challenging at times, with ups and downs. No other movies sum up this truth better than The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) - which follows the path of a troubled salesman who finds himself homeless after a series of bad luck. He is trying to get out of poverty and offer a better life for his son.
A movie that underlines the importance of interpersonal skills for Sales, the respect for hierarchy, and the ambition to succeed — you will feel entirely inspired by this heartbreaking true story.
6. The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009)
A dealer — Don Ready — and his team have four days to sell about two hundred and fifty cars, or else they have to shut the door. How do they manage to sell all the cars, and by what means?
Very little will work as planned and Ready realizes that he will have to be smart to turn the weekend into a success .. and a great comedy.
A delicious comedy in which nothing is impossible!
7. Cadillac Man (1990)
Joey O’Brien, played by Robin Williams, is in financial difficulty and has two days to sell ten cars to repay his debts. This task may seem quite difficult for most sellers, but things get even more complicated when he puts himself in a delicate situation.
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8. Glengarry (1992)
A senior manager of a real estate company announces to its sellers a major workforce restructuring. The best of them will stay, the others will be kicked out. It’s the start of war among sellers who all want to keep their place.
The movies show a fun return to a bygone era, with salespeople communicating with their prospects from telephone booths!
9. Le vendeur (2015)
For all salespeople, Le vendeur (2015) is a pleasant surprise! A portrait of a fascinating profession, Le vendeur tells the story of Serge — one of the best salespeople in France. For 30 years, he has scoured commercial areas and department stores, guaranteeing his employers an immediate and spectacular return on investment.
An epic story about the world of sales, the sacrifices to succeed, and the challenges of real sales professionals.
10. Moneyball (2011)
Moneyball tells the true story of a sportsman who became the manager of a baseball team who revolutionized training with an original method — a film on the interest of the strategy in sport, Sales, and in general.
This is our TOP 10 best sales movies that can motivate you to adapt the energy of a salesperson and to get out of your comfort zone to reach your goals!
A salesperson is more likely to close its deal if the has the right attitude and if he’s using the appropriate methods and techniques.
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