There are many stereotypes about sales people; some good and some bad. Aggressive and cutthroat are some bad things. Charming and entertaining speaker are some good things.

​How about introverted? Most would not stereotype great sales people this way and yet there are many more of us than you think.

Merriam-Webster defines introvert as “a reserved or shy person.” Many believe people with these traits don’t belong in any job that requires people interaction, let alone sales. The problem is that 5...