Making the jump from Cable to Saas? 5 YOE in sales. Is this possible?

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Dude - if you can do D2D, you can definitely be a Sales Development Rep (SDR) setting up sales for Account Executives (AE). Once you land that job, put up your periscope and find an AE job for yourself.

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I used to be in insurance sales and I’ve never looked back after going to saas.

It’s 100% possible try going for an account executive role but if your not having any luck try to start as a SDR or BDR.

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I think so, what else do you have on your resume?

Cable Sales D2D and I worked in inside sales for Microsoftstoredotcom so I already understand the server aspect and how to sell those.

Definitely possible at the right place and with the right manager. I’ve pulled reps from all different kinds of backgrounds who have gone on to smash their numbers.

So yes, definitely can

Sure, what other experiences do you have?

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