Hello! Does anyone have recommendations for transitioning from manufacturing/industrial sales to tech sales? Thanks!!

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I would recommend transitioning in to a type of tech sales that is relatable to the job your in now so that the transition makes sense and that way you have a better chance at being successful. I recently switched from working inside a dealership in automotive sales to automotive tech software and it was an easy transition for me since I already understood how the industry worked.

Thanks, that’s a good point! I actually work in automotive manufacturing right now and I’ve been searching for opportunities within automotive vertices at tech companies.

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