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Any sources on a day in the life of a bdr or SDR?

Preferably saas or fintech

Thanks

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Assessing whether I’m being compensated fairly after being passed over for pay raise request. Every BD in the US got a raise. 5 years of experience as a BD. I am now the only person managing BD for th… more

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a Mechanical Engineer
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I am looking to get into technical/engineering sales. Does anyone have any recommendations of where to start or places to look at? LinkedIn and other job postings sites are overwhelming and I’ve alway… more

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Currently a BDR looking to transition out of sales completely into some sort of more technical role or coding role. Anyone have any suggestions or doing the same?

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I have sales experience working at a Honda Dealership for about 14 months and made over 100k. I want to get into a BDR/SDR role but I’m not sure if it would be a good transition or how to get my foot … more

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Couldn’t agree more - consistency is king 💪💪

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I’d like to transition from consulting and corporate strategy/dev to sales and business development…

Selling was a part of my experience thus far but I don’t have formal sales credentials.

How do I find out which part (SDR,BDR… more

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I saw this question in another bowl and I wanted to bring here to hear your insights: Is there a “proper time” to move out/get promoted from a SDR/BDR position?

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What did you do before becoming a BDR? For some, it’s their first job out of college, for others, they make the leap from a completely different industry. What did your path look like and what advice … more

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Does anyone know any tech companies (SaaS) currently hiring for a BDR/SDR role?

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works at OSL
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Anyone in Ontario, canada?
What are you making yearly? And what kind of sales?
I am currently in product sale and make roughly around 100k a year, with 40k base. I would like to get my hands into tec… more

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Is it possible for someone without a degree or tech experience to get a fully remote entry level SDR or BDR role? If so, how? My sister’s boyfriend was fairly successful at a call center a few years a… more

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works at EY
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What’s the best way to transition into tech sales?

I have 3 years of consulting (2.5 at EY, .5 at boutique) in finance and analytics. I’m struggling on looking for roles because I’m afraid I will go d… more

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For the BDRs or AEs out there - what does your manager expect daily/weekly when it comes to activity metrics?

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Just wondering, how many qualified leads is your weekly quota as an Sdr/bdr?

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Unpopular opinion.. when someone hangs up on you, call them back asap! Don’t be fragile or assume the worst. As an SDR, it’s important to get the real answer.

Agree or disagree?

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If you were a staffing agency and recruitment firm owner like myself, how would you get new clients business?

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Top SDRs oftentimes don't sound like traditional salespeople when cold calling. They use a very casual voice tone.

Here are a few tips:

1. Avoid upward inflections at the end of sentences. This makes it sound like everythi… more

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Currently an event coordinator for a company and looking to move into either another event coordinator role or into an SDR or BDR role. Does anyone know of any opportunities?

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works at Palo Alto Networks
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Bowl Leader

The hardest part of being an SDR is not

- prospecting
- sending emails
- making cold calls

It’s the “daily discipline” of doing those things over and over and over

Consistency always wins! 💪

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What positions can I apply for at other companies with only bdr experience?

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BDRs: Can I get some honest reviews and experiences from your time as a BDR? I’m making the pivot from 5 years in the sports industry (plus 2 years exp of direct sales at Spectrum). Just received an o… more

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How would you respond to “Send me an email” while making a cold call?

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What’s your number one prospecting tip? 💰📞

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https://joinfishbowl.com/post_76fbe2mktq What’s a good comp range for the BDR position?

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Does anyone at Oracle know if these layoff rumors are true?

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Seems accurate 😊

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What made you get into sales? Comment below 👇

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What’s the best advice for someone early in career?

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https://joinfishbowl.com/post_uxgt1rmc12
Anyone looking for a BDR role?

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Welcome to the new bowl designed for early in career individuals

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