Who is a better sales person - a problem solver or a demand creator?

For new Business "Demand Creator"

For Existing Business "Problem Solver" 

I wud say that the problem solvers the better sales person, bcz the repeating customers do matter

Sales in as art of generating demand and selling of product, a problem solver can be a good marketer but not a good seller...

In my opinion you cannot say who is better because both the professional belong to same areas although their role is different.

A problem solver is best suited for existing organization & a demand creator for new product.

Demand Creator then Problem solver

Problem solver is best person for existing organisations 

Demand creator is best option for new business to enter into the market.

Best is to hire both type of persons to get the perfect mix.

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Problem solver-As a salesperson your job is to identify the need of your customer and provide customised solutions with your brands.The fulfilment of unmet needs of your customer is very important In any sales job.

demand creator-For any new product you launch and create demand in the market place works in a need base environment.First you identify need and solve his need with your new product.

problem solver is the basic of sales be it a new product or old it has to be there in order to get sales.

the demand may automatically come.

agree with the answer above

Demand Creator since new demand brings revenue and hence continuation of business.

demand creator will be better sales person, because creating demand will boost sales volumes and getting an opportunity to increase customers base.

problem may arise but with limited no. of customers and such grevances can be handled.