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How can someone from a different field transition to revenue operations?

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  1. Andres Diaz
    Andres Diaz

    LinkedIn Director, Global GTM Strategy & Operations, LinkedIn Sales Solutions • 2mo

    My recommendation would be in-line with what I would tell those looking to go into RevOps straight out of school. Spend time shadowing or meeting with Sales colleagues or connections. Listen to their complaints. Those complaints are usually symptoms of a broken process that looks "efficient" on paper but is a nightmare in practice. This exposure will start to give you a working understanding of the challenges RevOps needs to be able to address. Similarly, try to have as many conversations as pos ...Read More

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  2. Zeina Marcotte
    Zeina Marcotte

    LinkedIn Senior Director, Strategic Accounts - LMS Sales Operations • 3mo

    Most Revenue Operations professionals I’ve met didn’t start their careers in Rev Ops, we transitioned from a wide range of backgrounds. The teams I’ve led have included people from consulting, banking, analytics, and sales. That diversity is actually a strength in Rev Ops. For someone looking to make the transition, I’d offer three pieces of advice: Build the skills the role requires. Rev Ops roles typically demand strong strategic thinking, analytical problem‑solving, and comfort working with d ...Read More

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