I’m tired of being a CSM. I miss the thrill of the sale, and building solid rapport with customers. I got into SaaS through the CSM route, but my background was in auto sales. I want to make the jump to AE. What’s the best advice you would give?

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Talk to your boss. It’s always cheaper and lower risk to bring someone in from the inside.

Do you wish to apply externally or just with the same company? But before you connect with someone make sure that you have the right qualifications as well as the applicable skills before finally deciding to make the transition.

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