Have not been able to clear the finish line for Sales Engineer roles because of no sales experience 😔.. 2 big companies in tech. Constant feedback is that I do have strong process and product experience but no sales experience. Any suggestions?

Would appreciate referrals too. Have over 15 years experience in implementation and solutioning.

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Maybe you should consider taking a lower role/paycut to enter into the industry

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The roles that I applied to are not senior roles. Cannot afford a paycut. Maybe this just remains a dream.

Pre Sales Academy!

SAP’s is free, and they pay you. I know many who have gone through it and now make well over $200k a year

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Consider having your resume edited by a professional to showcase your transferable skills. Try www.prsnbranding.com .They do a great job with resumes. Plus, keep a lookout for jobs on LinkedIn and indeed.

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