Curious how some of you got into the SAAS sales world? Looking to continue to advance in the sales community.

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You research a couple companies you like and apply for SDR or BDR role. Excel at that, and you can get promoted to account executive, which can lead into enterprise sales.

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I reached out to recruiters and referrals. But it was my friend who helped me really. I think you'll be able to get a chance as well with the help of recruiters or referrals.

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I was considering going to law school. Then, I became friends with someone who worked in tech and was drawn in by the promise of WLB and not being miserable. I made it my goal to break into tech in any way possible, and started out as an SDR.

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Only 5 payments of $1,999 and it was a game changer.

But I'll tell you what, send me $2k now and I'll help you navigate the path.

Got my job at LinkedIn. never looked back since. I love the position I am in.

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Does anybody know what the typical salary range is and total comp for someone starting out as an internal or external wholesaler? If you are one of these, can you share about your experience in terms of whether you liked it or not, work life balance, travel, etc?

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Hi all. I was laid off a few months ago.I have less than one year of experience. Would I be able to get another consulting job with less than 1 year experience or only apply to analyst/consulting job?

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Tech startup or big tech company? And why?

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Wunderman Thompson NY, how’s WLB, culture, learning/promotion opportunities?

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Anyone seen any long-term, effective risk mgmt philosophies other than 3LoD (seen I.e. deployed in practice and stood the test of time at a mid-size+ company, not just a theory)?

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Work resolutions for the new year? I can’t go on like this working so long, with so much stress for so little. What can I do to make it better, day by day?

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What’s the busy season expectation from associate and senior associate level at different firms?

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What is a fair rate for Senior Art Directors freelancing in Chicago?

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What would you price an Investor Services director with 14 years experience at? I currently have > 20 employees under my reporting bucket. I have been with the same firm since the start of my career, which I feel looks good from a marketability standpoint.

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After how many years we shud join tcs??

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It’s hard not to take work home with us but we can’t, not even papers to grade. Give yourself a rest at home!

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Anyone have any insight on salary for a Sr. project Manager w/ Masters & PMP , 10 YOE in Financial industry can get at Citi or Discover? I have interviews with both coming up and not sure the most I can get. Located in Florida

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Have an appointment with mental health np next week for anxiety. Do they prescribe right away or wait for another appointment to prescribe

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Moved here about a year ago and today my car windows were smashed for the 5th time since arriving. There are so many things I love about the Bay Area but the reasons to leave keep adding up 😔

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If we take the GMAT online, does it actually take a full 7 days to get the results? Or do you have unofficial results immediately after?

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Curious what the base and commission structure is for inside sales and associate director of sales in biotech (also anyone else who wants to share pls put industry). Paid hourly or salary? At the biotech company I work at avg inside sales is $62,632 with a $3500 per quarter cap. Commission structure is % based on sales quota reached vs capped (not a direct % of sales). I’m underpaid at $53000 with $3500 cap per quarter.

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Fish that have given 2 weeks notice in a sales role: when you gave your notice did you stay on for the full time, did you get walked with pay or walked without pay?

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I got an offer to work as a commercial real estate agent at Avison Young. My background is in residential sales. I’m wondering how complex working in commercial sales is.
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I. would like some advice to consider from those in the industry. Big thanks!!

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I'm still new to the sales world, and I really want to make as much as possible. What sales industry is most profitable? I don't have a family to get in the way so I'm fine with long hours.

Anyone in dental sales?

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What's your favorite (or least favorite!) buzzword right now? I used to hate when people asked me if I had the "bandwidth" to do something, and now I use it weekly. lol

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Need some guidance. Currently in Advanced Services with 90k base pay and no stocks options in Texas, I can be a TAM but I dont think the

company will pay more a lot more. I am looking into presales type of positions as I want get out technical troubleshooting roles and I a good 

background in Networking and Network Security, 7+ years experience.

For me presales are still technical roles which doesnt have much of the troubleshooting component but demos, POC's and having good communication sk

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Anyone work for Uber? Thoughts on culture, benefits, etc..?

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Sales leaders are hypocrites.

The same sale leaders that push their reps to find out why they were ghosted are the same leaders that ghost other salespeople.

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I need 11 likes before I can DM, please help me out .

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I have been applying at jobs for months! I’ve had a handful of interviews. A few job offers but low salaries.
10 plus years of sales experience in the real estate and new construction industry. Willing to switch up industries. Anyone know why companies that are actually hiring? Went to an interview today and they were interviewing for future poisitions that might open in the future if someone quits… wanting to have a base salary of $65,000 plus commissions!

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Hi fishies! I just got recruited for an AE position at HubSpot. Anyone else here work for them? Do they pay well? Are the quotas realistic?

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Is reaching Enterprise sales everyone’s goal here in tech sales? Or are you happy doing mid-market/AE deals? Enterprise pays more, but is it worth it?

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Open to remote SDR/BDR inbound or outbound.
5 months of Mid Market / Enterprise 100% Outbound SDR experience with telecom and retail background. Any openings or referrals?

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I recently interviewed for a AE role with an international company Home Office-Dubai, HR in NYC I interviewed with the recruiter & hiring manager at the same time; interview went well. I sent thank you notes and received a response saying they would let me know In a couple of days. I noticed they reposted the job and was bummed, but out of nowhere I received a email saying they are working on something on the backend and would have a answer for me soon! That was 2 wks ago not sure what to think

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Im in internal sales.
a few years ago my company implemented a "2 pack" to my pay pay plan. Where they would deduct 200 per month to counteract minimum wage increase. Fast forward to now, it's 480 taken From commission.
Anyone else see this?

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