I'm starting in a new role as a BDR for a reimbursement company for the health tech industry. I ultimately want to move into a more executive role in the future. What skills should I be learning or certifications should I be getting now to help prepare me for a more senior role?

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Don’t really focus on certs - read sales books and find influencers on LinkedIn. Focus on being a strong prospector and learning how to run meetings first .. then shift to how to execute deals and run sales plays

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Start with proving competency in the role first. Make sure you’re consistently hitting your target numbers for a few quarters. Then once you’ve proven you’re able to meet your KPIs, you’ll want to learn what goes into that company’s sales cycle but def make sure those first few months you’re hitting your numbers cause if you don’t, nothing else matters.

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My end all be all goal right now is to eventually run my own private wealth management firm.
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I’ve worked for many companies involving creative traditional/digital artwork, but my last job threw my health under the bus, so now my current has very little creative work and work with databases..

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I feel like there are so many doors that are open I just lose steam haha.

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Background: Currently making 95k/160k OTE at a boutique research and consulting firm. I’m happy but we’re extremely flat with little to no opp for promotion in the next 2+ years.

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Anyone working for splunk? As BDR ?

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I’m looking to jump into the tech industry as a BDR. Any tips on finding the right company?

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Does anyone here work for ADP. I have an interview with them in a couple days for a SDR role. What are some good questions to ask during an interview

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For the BDRs or AEs out there - what does your manager expect daily/weekly when it comes to activity metrics?

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What’s the best way to transition into tech sales?

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I recently got a job working as a BDR for an enterprise rep. We sell a SaaS product for other tech companies. It is a new realm for me as I have been primarily an AE throughout my career.

What resources are out there to help me learn how to work these accounts (500+ person companies)? looking for tips on everything from writing email cadences, sending video messages, and even qualifying leads during discovery calls.

Thanks for the help!

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Just wondering, how many qualified leads is your weekly quota as an Sdr/bdr?

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