What's the best way to break into the tech industry as a sales professional?
HubSpot Director of Sales • 1y
With any job you want, the best thing you can do is to do the job without having the job. You want to show the hiring manager that you are a de-risked candidate. If you a...
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Outreach Sr Director of Strategic and Enterprise Sales • 6mo
If you are a sales professional that is not in tech, but want to become a tech seller, I always recommend a few things: Really understand why you want to work "in tech"...
546 Views
Bluevine Head of Sales, Lending & Credit • 3mo
I'm a big fan of the B/SDR role. It's a great way to learn the basics of sales, including how to build pipeline. This is a skill that you can carry all the way to the C-s...
618 Views
Freshworks VP Partnerships • 1y
Breaking into the tech industry as a sales professional can be highly rewarding, given the growth and opportunities in this space. Here’s a step-by-step approach to help ...
1090 Views
SurveyMonkey Director, Expansion Sales • 11mo
Expanding and developing your network in the vertical you would like to break in to is key. A referral will always be more powerful than applying direct to roles without ...
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