Is 'young people avoiding socializing' outdated? 80% of Gen Z sales reps positive about drinking parties and golf entertainment

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• Is 'young people avoiding socializing' outdated? 80% of Gen Z sales reps positive about drinking parties and golf entertainment
• SALES GO Co., Ltd. surveyed 553 sales professionals regarding sales styles. Results showed 82.6% of Gen Z (20s) reps are positive about client entertainment like drinking parties and golf, 2.5 times higher than those in their 50s. Conversely, 35.3% of the 50s consider entertainment unnecessary. While over 90% of Gen Z feel pressured to use traditional 'legwork' tactics, all generations agreed that automating useless tasks to focus on negotiations is key to success. CEO Yuki Uchiyama emphasized u
• Source: PR TIMES
• Date: Thu May 14 2026 19:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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SALES GO Co., Ltd. surveyed 553 sales professionals regarding sales styles. Results showed 82.6% of Gen Z (20s) reps are positive about client entertainment like drinking parties and golf, 2.5 times higher than those in their 50s. Conversely, 35.3% of the 50s consider entertainment unnecessary. While over 90% of Gen Z feel pressured to use traditional 'legwork' tactics, all generations agreed that automating useless tasks to focus on negotiations is key to success. CEO Yuki Uchiyama emphasized u

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Is 'young people avoiding socializing' outdated? 80% of Gen Z sales reps positive about drinking parties and golf entertainment (Thu May 14 2026 19:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES

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Thu May 14 2026 19:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)