Ok, all you BDR/SDR gurus! I don't have the degree path at all, but what I do have is 20+ years of customer support/service with upsales, and technical support. I have worked very hard in the skillset areas of communication, time management, software tools (Office, Google, Teams, etc.), teamwork and every imaginable little area that I would consider important and transferable. Without a specific sales background, how should one attempt to transition to your field? Thank you!

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Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

You could easily be a BDR

Basically the same role - just depends on the company

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Hi, I would recommend the following:
⊙ Learn the sales cycle process and how to implement it
⊙ Learn how to communicate with different age groups & personality types
⊙ Spend time with like-minded individuals so you can feed your curiousity and discover if you are true hunter

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