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Would you rather make $200k a year and feel like you don’t make enough or that you could make more?

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Would you rather make $150k a year and feel great about your current income level?

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Hey! Big favour! Anyones companies hiring in Canada or remotely? Profile: recent MBA grad. 7+ years of relationship management in banking for RBC looking to pivot into relationship management/biz dev … more

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Microsoft indirect csps - are you registering leads in partner center? Is Microsoft sending you any leads? Would be curious across all skus but specifically biz apps - Business Central mostly.

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Been an AE in SaaS for almost five years (four years and eight months to be specific), working and living in Amsterdam. EUR 70k base, 130k OTE.

I'm having the biggest quarter of my life right now (closed twice… more

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In my THIRD role as a BDR. Company #1- PIP’d. Manager didn’t like me even though I was top 20% of team. #2 - laid off with 90% of the NA GTM team even though quota attainment improved. #3 - a couple months in and exceeding … more

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I have about 8 years of sales experience but last year I started my first closing role in tech. Out of nowhere I've developed a freeze response in client calls. I'm currently interviewing for … more

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Is this normal?:
I interviewed for a tech sales position with HR on 8/23 and Director of Sales on 9/1. They both enjoyed speaking w me but also let me know they’re determining if they want to bring mo… more

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I am open to referring to Adobe. I exited MBB after 3 years and I have gained on everything: pay, working hours, culture, employee wellbeing, interesting projects, growth prospects, senior leadership … more

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Best sales training you’ve ever attended?

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I'm a previous senior SDR looking to be in Customer Success.
Looking for a fully remote role but I'm based in NJ currently. Can someone refer me to a CSM role?

Thanks.

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I'm a senior sales AE for a "startup" doing the work of a full sales cycle employee in addition to doing the work as an AM. My CFO just told the new hires (that don't work in sales) … more

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Hey guys,

Just finished my certification for tech sales and I’m looking to land a job in the next 2 months. Is that possible?
How long did it take you to land your entry-level role?

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Hi everyone, I am an AE and presently looking to get employed .
Would be glad if anyone can assist

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Hey all! I am an Enterprise AE with 7 YOE as an AE but not in tech. Any tips on how to break into the industry without going back to entry level with low base salaries? I have a BS in Cybersecurity an… more

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Hi all! I’m a Tech Recruiter but thinking of a pivot into Tech Sales. There’s a lot of similarities between the Recruiter and AE role, lots of sourcing/prospecting, managing processes, closing candidates, e… more

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Any advice would be appreciated. I’m currently a Enterprise SDR for 6 months. My goal is to become a AE most likely start as a SMB AE. How much long should I be a SDR and what should I start working o… more

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Looking to connect with someone in sales or enterprise sales at Workato. Anyone willing to chat? I have an interview coming up. TY!

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Does anyone have any advice on how to get into a tech company especially SaaS? I’ve noticed that 50% of the Account Management jobs are tech related with thousands of competitive applicants. I’ve now … more

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I recently got a job offer, but once my driving background came back they had to decline the offer because they weren’t able to add me on to their insurance. This is a sales job mostly remote. Has thi… more

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How does one get into Tech Sales? I have an MS in Engineering and and MBA. I have worked predominantly worked in Product Development and Testing during pre-commercial phase (in Medical Devices). I love technology… more

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In the process of interviewing for a sales roles at Zscaler here in London.

Glassdoor reviews show its a 50/50 split between positives and negatives.

Does anyone have any first hand experience they can… more

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Deal pricing roles as consulting exits. Will it be pigeonholed? What can you build from there?

Assuming a hot growing firm, with top calibers as colleagues

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I’m seriously considering getting into tech sales. I been in the off market real estate space for the last 5 years. I have a lot of cold calling and inbound calls experience. I was considering getting… more

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What’s up guys! I am currently looking for a fully remote job with a tech company ideally. Considering CSM or tech sales, but am open to other roles as well. Does anyone here have any suggestions on o… more

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What websites and or strategies have you used to land SDR/BDR interviews. Any help is appreciated as I’m trying to transition from 2+ YOE from recruiting to tech sales!

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Looking for advice.

Top performing and most senior SDR at my company, with bad culture. VP said he won’t promote me to AE1 because of lack for sales experience even tho he likes my work ethic. My company has a lower level AE role I COULD get … more

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Can anyone offer a referral at Drata or know any good mid size tech companies hiring SDR/BDRs

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Wondering if you guys have any advice regarding jealous coworkers. I work on a large team & would say I’m picked for special projects 75% of the time I think the reason I’m picked for these specia… more

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Been working as a Professional Services Consultant for over 5 years, recently been made redundant due to company downsizing. I worked for a SaaS company and currently job hunting.
I’m at a crossroad no… more

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Hey fellow sales peeps!.. *warning, this is a vent*
7 years in tech sales in NYC, always a high performer, and was just part of a RIF with no severance or warning (after returning from paternity leave)

I’ve been in… more

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Looking for advice: I'm currently at a tech consulting company and we sell fintech products. I'm struggling with knowing how to do marketing and sell competing products without upsetting a ven… more

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Hey everyone! I make 130k OTE 60/40 split with base and commission. Looking for recommendations on companies that would pay around 160-175 OTE? I understand this is great money and don’t want to seem … more

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Currently a clinical saas consultant with 2 years consulting experience predicated by 4 years acute nursing experience. My TC is about 100k. Thinking about moving into sales to significantly boost my … more

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Any good start ups hiring?👀

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What’s the secret sauce to closing deals?

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I’ve moved into a channel account manager from my current role and I’m wondering if people have any advice. Previously I was an enterprise account executive. Now I will be supporting the team for ente… more

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Good evening everyone! I am currently interviewing for an Inside Sales Account Rep Specialist role with Accenture and wanted to see if anyone knows the type of questions that will be asked in both the… more

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What’s your opinion on your number? Do you live and die by your quota or do you shake off a miss and calmly start over?
I feel that the latter has helped me stay sane in 7 years of sales. Early on, I couldn’… more

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Hi, everyone, I'm at the beginning of my career, so the questions may seem stupid, sorry in advance. What background should usually anyone have to be considered for tech sales roles? What are the… more

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