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Which company would you join?
I currently work in Sales with the intention of moving over to marketing in the near future. I received two offers for BDR/SDR roles from Sprout Social and Gong. Both salaries are around the same (Gong - base 63k + anticipated $25k in commission, Sprout - 55k base + anticipated $25k in commission).
I like both companies’ software and it extremely hard to decide which position will get me into marketing faster as it is not a traditional BDR path to take.
Help!
Anyone in dental sales?
Anyone searching to hire a sales person?
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Sell software. Start ups don’t care about college they just need people who can sell. Find a start up whose product is for tier 1-3 autos. Your knowledge of how the biz functions is a huge value add. Be eager and open to learning. Demonstrate good sales skills.
I’ve had a few friends find great success in software sales, both without college degrees.
look at the auto industry through a bigger lens. lots of opportunity to stretch different skills. look at some of the vendors your dealership currently works with and maybe do a one to one with the rep when they come in to see what they like about their company. a lot of the sales reps i know are more than willing to share knowledge (also i'm sure they would love the recruitment bonus). sales experience is a huge asset-do not discount your experience.
I would suggest starting as a bdr in a software company. This role requires people with determination and good on their feet with the objections. Car sales for me at least has those. Also, bdr need less than 3 years of sales experience and usually no college.
You will get an field sales role in no time from there.
Most closing roles I’ve witnessed needs 5 yoe. 3 years was a benchmark, however many good bdrs become aes in half that time.
Try podium, they have an auto team and youd add a lot of value with your experience