Why Software Sales Isn’t For Everyone
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2023
- If you believe a career in software sales is right for you.. (I warned you)
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Great video. I went into my current company as a university/college graduate for an SDR role. I've since been promoted to junior seller without actually hitting top targets. I've realised that's because my company is an engineering-first, sales second company (they actually don't like sales people) - they actually prefer my understanding of product and being able to behave/think like an engineer. An out and out sales company like Snowflake, I don't think it would be for me - as you said, too much of a robotic grind with every day being a fight for survival.
We all our here fighting for survival!
@@TrentDressel Trent in the video, it looks like the right side of your face has grown higher than the other! I though it was an optical illusion. What the hect has happened to you? Did you get jumped by a pack of safe space -seeking liberals in those cities you recently ping-ponged around in? Do tell!
Its seems like too much stress and anxiety to one, get through the rigorous interview phases. Secondly, to even keep your place in the company afterwards. An uphill battle. Im still on the fence with it. This comes from a guy that has done sales over the phone and in person.
Appreciate the honesty, Trent. Yes its (potentially) lucrative, but its a lot of hard work and not glamorous, like some would make it out to be.
First comment. Just got my first sales job on day 3 of training thanks to your videos.
Legend status - great to hear about your success 🚀
Good reminder that it’s never easy. Gotta keep up the grind!
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Great Video Trent! I’m a recent Finance grad and because of you I’ve begin looking at getting into software sales. Hard to decide if it’s the right path but with every career there’s going to be some cons!
Your finance knowledge will translate - often the “non” sales person is the best at the job
I was a finance major and I’m definitely really glad I went down this path
Great video : )You accidentally wrote the word monogamy (3:05) which is very different from monotony.
Hahaha classic
Checking this out as I explore the career ;-) Been building my own digital marketing agency in a niche industry for over a decade. I do sales already. But the ceiling isn't very high and I'm looking to translate my skills.
You'll find your way
Trent, I got denied for an SDR position but my resume got accepted for an “Inside Sale Rep” position at the same tech company and the Inside Sales Rep pays more than the SDR role and I made it to the second interview for a pretty decent sized private tech company. It had a ton of applicants and now its down to me and two other people for this second interview (they are only hiring one person). Apparently I work with existing clients and have to “up sell” them different products. This will be my first time in tech sales if I make it. Do you know much about “inside sales reps” at tech companies and if so, what is your opinion on the role?
It sounds more like an account manager role.
SDR/ae - new customer acquisition
Account manager - up selling existing clients
Inside Sales is another name for account executive working remote or in the office making cold calls
What are the differences between becoming an account manager and an account executive, and which role may be more suitable after working as an SDR?
AE - acquiring new logos
AM - expanding existing logos
I work as a bartender, how would you recommend I get into a SDR job (I have the luxury of not needing super high pay immediately, I'm more concerned with getting experience.)
Your skills will translate - message me on LinkedIn
Great video
Glad you enjoyed 😎
I’m seriously thinking of going into this industry. Would you recommend software sales over consulting as a career?
Sales is better bc you control your destiny with performance, consulting is longer hours & politics
Software Sales all day
@@GolfAk14 thanks bro!
I am a social worker wanting to transition into software sales. What do you think my chances are of landing a SDR/BDR role?
as high as your self belief
@@TrentDresseltrue