Does anyone have tips for pivoting into tech sales from retail? I have a few SDR interviews coming up (specifically at Splunk and Sophos) any support or insight into the interview process would help

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Besides the usual interview prep - study the company website and videos/webinars to learn more of who they are, what they do and their value prop. Impress them!

Practice the interview! I got a recent job in Infosec being the least experienced in this field among the interviewing candidates but was told I performed the best in the interview! Polish your interview skills - practice! It’s about outshining others in the interview. Be sure to relate why you want this job (make them really feel it) and why you’re a great fit for the role.

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Fake it till you make it. Look at what you’re selling , think how to sell it. Maybe google tech selling strategies. I’m part of sales but on the customer success side so I’m not quota carrying, but if the customer expresses an interest in another product I can work with the IAE (Industry Account Executive) to sell it. The IAE gets the quota but I can get thank you money.

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