CRUSH Your FIRST SDR Interview to Break Into Tech Sales

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 174

  • @MrFlyJ
    @MrFlyJ Рік тому +31

    🔥🔥🔥 so much value in this video that could be sold. The logic behind the sales plan showcases the willingness to take the initiative which is huge in this role.
    I just landed a job with a very successful start up company this week starting at 90k OTE. Keep doing your thing my guy!

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому +4

      $90K OTE...that's amazing man. Congrats. You are gonna kill it. Thanks for watching the video and commenting!

    • @MrFlyJ
      @MrFlyJ Рік тому +5

      @@MattMacnamara I got a few of your videos saved and continue to watch to give me a massive head start when i begin Aug 14th. So thank you I truly appreciate the motivating words.

  • @etiennewoods522
    @etiennewoods522 5 місяців тому +19

    Did exactly what you said.. 6 interviews and 1 crazy presentation later got my offer letter yesterday. International SDR!

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  5 місяців тому

      Congrats!!!!!

    • @paxnorth7304
      @paxnorth7304 Місяць тому

      Congratulations !

    • @tha_oz
      @tha_oz 2 дні тому

      6 interviews is crazy for entry level sdr lol. I think the most ive done was 4 rounds including the phone screen.

  • @JoeEskimo201
    @JoeEskimo201 7 місяців тому +18

    Matt I literally just had my first ever tech sales interview and pitched + closed the HR lady. She was baffled and didn’t expect this. I really appreciate you man, a person with little to no sales experience implemented some game changing advice and got amazing results. Thank you so much Matt, definitely implementing more of your strategies.

    • @JoeEskimo201
      @JoeEskimo201 7 місяців тому +3

      Btw she said I checked off all boxes on her list but the decision was up to the sales manager

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  7 місяців тому +2

      Awesome stuff Joe. If you don’t get this job, there will be another one, but sounds like you KILLED the interview. Awesome stuff

  • @boubacarniang249
    @boubacarniang249 11 місяців тому +29

    The BEST prep interview video i have seen so far! My interview with the Hiring manager is Tomorrow. Wish me luck guys 👌👌

  • @lenpsak55
    @lenpsak55 9 днів тому

    I implemented all your advices and followed this video to the T. After 4 interviews I got offer. Over 150 people applied and I was the only one hired. I’m new SDR at global tech sales company ☺️ and I’ll continue watching your videos to learn more and to be THE BEST.
    Thank you !!

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  7 днів тому

      This made my day. Congrats. You will kill it!

  • @THEICONZA
    @THEICONZA 7 місяців тому +17

    I just landed my first job as an SDR after applying to my first ever company and going through 4 rounds of interviews thanks largely to this video!
    About a month or so ago I didn't even know what tech sales was let alone an SDR position... A HUGE thank you to you Matt for putting out this amazing content!

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  7 місяців тому +2

      congrats man, awesome stuff!!!!!

    • @amaiyowa
      @amaiyowa 6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for sharing!

    • @bundubashing
      @bundubashing 4 місяці тому +2

      What were the interview rounds like?

    • @THEICONZA
      @THEICONZA 4 місяці тому +1

      @@bundubashing
      1st round was a brief chat with the recruiter about my background and why I was looking to get into tech sales at this stage of my career.
      2nd round was with my team manager which was similar to the first but more in depth. They wanted to know more about me as a person. What I thought my strengths and weaknesses were.
      3rd round was the most difficult, I had to create a presentation on 3 potential companies that I had identified as ICPs and why. Then draft 2 emails I would send to 2 different personas and explain why I would structure them that way. I also had to choose 3 common objectives that we face as SDRs and how I would overcome them. Then the last past of the challenge was a cold call role play.
      The 4th and final interview was with the head of sales for my region. I felt that if I got through the challenge this stage was more about the company understanding who their newest employee was going to be basically.
      The process overall was intense but I was committed to applying myself to make a good impression.
      Hope this answers your question.

    • @Tytrades
      @Tytrades 2 місяці тому

      Did you already have sales experience?

  • @natalie9884
    @natalie9884 10 місяців тому +6

    YES! I knew what I was doing was not over the top! If one only does what they are expected, they will be like everyone else…replaceable and just a number (sounds harsh, but it’s true).

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @GTASAIV1
    @GTASAIV1 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you Matt. Thanks to you, I landed not only a SDR role but was the first SDR global for this company that had only Account execs/BDMs.

  • @mambamentality5136
    @mambamentality5136 4 місяці тому +3

    the best video for SDR interview. I did exactly what you said for my first round and it didn't even take 15 minutes to move forward to the next round.. Subscribed.

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  4 місяці тому

      awesome stuff...good luck with the rest of the interview process

    • @mambamentality5136
      @mambamentality5136 4 місяці тому

      @@MattMacnamara I'm meeting with 5 different managers for my final interview including the Director of sales. Should I go ahead and send emails to each of them the pipeline sales plan?

  • @matteoquirke1891
    @matteoquirke1891 7 місяців тому +3

    This works......Just got the first SDR role I interview for. Thanks Matt - loved watching the channel over the past few weeks to prepare for this interview and learn more about the industry.
    Super Excited to get going 💪🏼

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  7 місяців тому

      You will kill it. Thanks for watching the videos!!

  • @Keeferfer
    @Keeferfer Рік тому +4

    I'm pivoting into tech after a long time in telecom and a world of 30/60/90-day presentations. This video is one of the most impactful and value heavy pieces of content I've ever seen. No lie. Salute!

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому +1

      Keefer! Thanks for watching the videos man, appreciate you. You are gonna kill it. Salute!

  • @natenaphakdy6156
    @natenaphakdy6156 Рік тому +6

    HOLY SMOKES MATT
    This video alone is worth the avg base salary 55k
    LOVE THE WORK YOU ARE DOING
    I LOOK UP TO YOU
    THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for checking the video out Nate!!

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words Nate. Appreciate it!!

  • @VeronicaKolesnik-q9b
    @VeronicaKolesnik-q9b 10 місяців тому +3

    You know, I think I’ve never left any comments on UA-cam videos before, but this time I can’t but say thank you, Matt. Your tips are invaluable and will definitely help me to stand out from other candidates 🔥
    Now I regret I didn’t see your video earlier 😅

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  10 місяців тому

      God the video help Veronica. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @SA-df8ol
    @SA-df8ol 9 місяців тому +3

    Just went for my first stage interview. Happy to say that your information came in clutch. looking forward to seeing you grow! Amazing content keep at it

  • @jayyeo3270
    @jayyeo3270 5 місяців тому +3

    I got the BD role after sending the sales plan. Thanks man!👊

  • @VonTheREIGuy
    @VonTheREIGuy Рік тому +3

    Dropping so many golden nuggets that I'll be using to secure my SDR role! You the man Matt!!

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому

      You are the man for watching and commenting. You will land that role!

  • @MagicMeetsFrazier
    @MagicMeetsFrazier Рік тому +2

    💎 💎 💎 in tech boot camp for sales engineering and this deserves a standing ovulation. SOLID INFO 🎉I’ll be applying this knowledge in my pursuit of breaking into tech

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому

      thanks for watching the video and commenting Brandon...you will kill it!

  • @KatTheCoder
    @KatTheCoder 4 місяці тому +1

    So much VALUE!!! in this video thank you Matt i got my first SDR role thanks to this, the sales plan was a HUGE boost in helping me secure the role

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  4 місяці тому

      glad it helped...congrats on landing your new role!!

  • @ThreeSalesmen
    @ThreeSalesmen 9 місяців тому +3

    Another quality basket of usable information well wrapped and delivered. Beyond succinct content and solid production, thanks also for doing the work of content, chapters and transcript.

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  9 місяців тому

      absolutely! thanks for watching and commenting!!

  • @lawrenceyoungii2191
    @lawrenceyoungii2191 9 місяців тому +3

    Hey Matt, this is great prep information. I’m definitely going to use it. Thanks a lot

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching it Lawrence!!

  • @FritzGarrickMalibiran
    @FritzGarrickMalibiran Рік тому +2

    This video super underrated, Im glad I saw this video. Thanks bro

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому

      thanks for watching it man, appreciate you!

  • @Nana-ed1rr
    @Nana-ed1rr 10 місяців тому +1

    This is inarguably the best interview prep I ever watched. Thank you so much❤

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  10 місяців тому

      Thanks Nana. Glad you found the video helpful!

  • @veronicajones4693
    @veronicajones4693 Рік тому +1

    Okay you are literally so motivating! Thank you for being so clear and spelled out while still being motivating. I have listened to a few videos of people explaining what the key points of landing an SDR role and they make it seem so difficult which can be really demotivating so I really like how you explain things

  • @SilverTheFlame
    @SilverTheFlame 4 місяці тому +2

    Banger video. Have to go back through later when I’m at my computer and take notes.

  • @lewmcn
    @lewmcn 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video! I'm not breaking in to tech sales, I've been here a while.. but the tips in this are outstanding.

  • @BradHaralson
    @BradHaralson Рік тому +1

    This is legit. Last little prep for my interview today. You should do another video on role play prep for the interview!

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому +1

      You will kill the interview Brad! Be yourself and you will do great. I can do a role play

  • @Wilson_Cool
    @Wilson_Cool Рік тому +3

    ABSOLUTE GOLD 🔥🔥🔥

  • @eternalpeaxe27
    @eternalpeaxe27 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Matt, you are killing the game!

  • @tyyinspires
    @tyyinspires 7 місяців тому +1

    This was GOLDEN 😮‍💨😮‍💨🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thank you so much!!!

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  7 місяців тому

      Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

  • @reyanmajumder7433
    @reyanmajumder7433 9 місяців тому +2

    Bro your video was so helpful man I appreciate you honestly!!! Was so clear and just every answer I needed!! You’ll have to be my new coach 😂

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  9 місяців тому

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

  • @easyspeak101
    @easyspeak101 Місяць тому +1

    Really professional presentation in this video. Lots maybe 100s of applicants will have a much better set of strategies for the interviewer to select one or two from.. so keep trying.. all good practice and getting hopeful vibes from this for today's youngsters or starters.

  • @shlooptoopian3585
    @shlooptoopian3585 Рік тому +1

    Matt youre awesome bro thank you for helping us with no exp tryna break into tech sales!!

  • @dyonetm8237
    @dyonetm8237 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the great video. Tell us about your past experiences, and why you are leaving your current job? How would you answer these questions? Can you please give me a script?

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому

      I’ll have a video coming out about this soon

  • @kaleenarichardson4232
    @kaleenarichardson4232 Рік тому +2

    Extremely good information!! I will use your information when going through the application and interview process. Thank you Matt for this valuable information!

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому

      thanks for watching Kaleena! You will do great!

  • @GirishVenkatachalam
    @GirishVenkatachalam 9 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed your thorough approach to the interview process.

  • @justisrendon1151
    @justisrendon1151 Рік тому +4

    So much gas in one video, going into my SDR interview soon!

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому +1

      you are gonna kill the interview man...come back to this video and leave a comment with your job offer once you land it!

    • @justisrendon1151
      @justisrendon1151 Рік тому

      Just KILLED the final round, took up all the advice and ran with it! I'm ready to get that offer! @@MattMacnamara

    • @justisrendon1151
      @justisrendon1151 Рік тому

      @@MattMacnamaraI received 2 offers, 1 being a company in the Forbes cloud 100. Just signed! The process simply works 🤝 Thank you for your content.

  • @partharalkar5714
    @partharalkar5714 6 місяців тому

    Thanks you so much Mat!!
    I have made a word file updated the format. I have sent this to HR and hiring manager on email!!
    Thanks a lot Mat for the motivation.

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  6 місяців тому

      let me know how it goes. good luck!!

  • @efimkuzminskyi9711
    @efimkuzminskyi9711 Рік тому +1

    You r the best! !!!!Thank u so much for so powerful practical content

  • @Eltosco85
    @Eltosco85 3 місяці тому

    Yo this video is a game changer, already landed 2 offers from this method

  • @mwp6662
    @mwp6662 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely love your content mate!

  • @natalie9884
    @natalie9884 10 місяців тому +2

    Damn. You’re my new fave channel.

  • @Indiamenow
    @Indiamenow 6 місяців тому +1

    Switching from wine sales to tech.... Thanks for the videos.

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  6 місяців тому

      No problem. Thanks for watching!

  • @NaomipalaciossR
    @NaomipalaciossR 7 місяців тому +1

    I love this, this helps so much. Thanks for sharing!

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad it helped

  • @romaro_c
    @romaro_c Рік тому +2

    What's up Matt! Followed your advice. Moving on to the 3rd interview! Much appreciated! 💯

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому +1

      You are gonna get the job!

    • @romaro_c
      @romaro_c Рік тому

      @MattMacnamara Thanks! Would you recommend sending that same pipeline sales plan to the person conducting the 3rd interview?

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому +1

      yes...they will love it. @@romaro_c

  • @jonathanzach903
    @jonathanzach903 12 днів тому +1

    Great video and advice! Can you use the sales plan for an AE interview as well?

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  10 днів тому

      yes...you can use this for an AE interview too

  • @obama17522712
    @obama17522712 10 місяців тому +1

    Loe your video! Super helpful and straight to the point! Definitely going to be a subscribe to this channel :)
    I have an interview today for an SDR role. Will utilise some of your tips!

  • @Sabbytrades
    @Sabbytrades Рік тому +1

    This was golden!!! Thank you so much for sharing 💞

  • @nv4595
    @nv4595 Рік тому +1

    Really amazing and thorough! I’ve definitely subscribed and saved this link.

  • @HubertKuliński-l3i
    @HubertKuliński-l3i Рік тому +1

    You're insane Matt. Thank you for the video, greetings from Poland :)

  • @LorisMoretto-e9c
    @LorisMoretto-e9c Рік тому +1

    So much value! Loved this video!
    Can we find some examples you the pipelines you suggested?

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому

      Not quite following the question. Thanks for watching!

  • @esngong1
    @esngong1 5 місяців тому +2

    I used this for my first 2 rounds…I’m waiting to see if i have get the third( mock call with more managers not sure which ones yet) but should i just go ahead and send it to VP sales? And also do i keep applying for other companies in the meantime or just wait to see what happens with this one?

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  5 місяців тому

      yes, keep applying to other companies...if you are meeting with the VP of Sales, then yes, I would send it

  • @mwp6662
    @mwp6662 Рік тому +2

    Where had you practiced selling and cold calling before getting your first SDR role?

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому +1

      I was an intern at an equipment finance company one summer where I had to make 100 cold calls a day.

  • @ztreddedb2949
    @ztreddedb2949 8 місяців тому +2

    amazing value

  • @DotyGess
    @DotyGess Рік тому +1

    super dope video Matt! I appreciate it bro !

  • @LatinoWebStudio
    @LatinoWebStudio Рік тому +1

    Awesome video, thank you!

  • @Sheshe_Thatsme
    @Sheshe_Thatsme 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this video. Im trying to pivot into tech sales from Clincial Businesses analyst and this video hepled me out a lot. Should I just submit my resume to a potential SDR position?

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  4 місяці тому +1

      No, submitting a resume won’t get you anywhere. You need to prospect your way to an interview

  • @PositiveVibesOnly714
    @PositiveVibesOnly714 Рік тому +1

    I love this. The mission statement, should I also send this to the hiring manager or juat the SDR team lead?

  • @grindPracticeBLESSED
    @grindPracticeBLESSED Рік тому

    Smooth move not mentioning the OTE with the 80k 🧚🏻‍♀

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому +1

      at the end of the video I explained that the median base salary for an SDR in tech is $55K with a $80K OTE

    • @grindPracticeBLESSED
      @grindPracticeBLESSED Рік тому +1

      @@MattMacnamara your videos are entertaining 🕺🏿

  • @judithmartins3399
    @judithmartins3399 8 місяців тому +1

    You're just too much..... I wish i can could this assertive like you...

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @loknathchakraborty4779
    @loknathchakraborty4779 Рік тому +2

    Do I need prior sales experience to break into tech sales?

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому +1

      No. It is harder without prior sales experience but you can get a job without experience

  • @Wilson_Cool
    @Wilson_Cool Рік тому +1

    Hey, if I do customizable outreach like you do, how many companies can I realistically reach out in a week?
    5? 20? 100? Yeah I can spread and spray my resumee to 700 companies but making fewer custom reach outs look more pro

  • @boredguy5805
    @boredguy5805 Місяць тому

    It's funny hearing you talk about jobs having 75 applicants, the market in Canada is so rough right now that BDR jobs will have 300 applicants in a few days. If it's an easy apply job on LinkedIn, some have 1000 over a week, it's horrible

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Місяць тому

      Yeah…applying online is a black hole.

  • @simiek9285
    @simiek9285 16 днів тому

    How many pages should the pipeline sales plan be?

  • @Wilson_Cool
    @Wilson_Cool Рік тому +1

    Matt how many companies you applied to and what % gave you the offer? Like conversion rates lol
    I’d wanna do that too

    • @Wilson_Cool
      @Wilson_Cool Рік тому +1

      Sorry maybe it’s too personal imao

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  Рік тому +1

      The last time I was looking for work, I was 2/3 in getting offers based on this sales plan.

    • @Wilson_Cool
      @Wilson_Cool Рік тому

      @@MattMacnamara fire

    • @Wilson_Cool
      @Wilson_Cool Рік тому

      @@MattMacnamara spraying 1000 resumes

    • @Wilson_Cool
      @Wilson_Cool Рік тому

      @@MattMacnamara thank you for responses!!!

  • @Wilson_Cool
    @Wilson_Cool 11 місяців тому

    Hi Matt, should I ask questions at 14:30 to HR or VP?

  • @brianphamtv6916
    @brianphamtv6916 9 місяців тому

    Man you’re special

  • @justicehooser4258
    @justicehooser4258 4 місяці тому

    How do you sound confident but not over baring? I feel like when I speak to someone I’m trying to control the conversation with that I come off as being an ass when really I’m just trying to keep a calm and composed tone ?

  • @tephnes
    @tephnes 6 місяців тому +1

    can i send it after?

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  6 місяців тому

      preferably before because it sets the stage for the conversation

    • @tephnes
      @tephnes 6 місяців тому

      @@MattMacnamara thanks,but i told him i willbe sharing a document lol now i gotta do it

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  6 місяців тому

      @@tephnes sounds good

  • @yasminsaciid6913
    @yasminsaciid6913 4 місяці тому

    How do you make the sales plan without any outbound prospecting experience- I’ve got the hiring manager call next week 😢

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  4 місяці тому +1

      it doesn't have to be perfect...come up with a cold call script and cold email framework for the hiring manager to review...even without experience, this isn't difficult...there are thousands of videos on UA-cam that can help you come up with this

    • @yasminsaciid6913
      @yasminsaciid6913 4 місяці тому

      @@MattMacnamara thanks for the advice!! And your vids are amazing 🤩

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  4 місяці тому +1

      @@yasminsaciid6913 you'll do great in the interviews!

  • @ElTerceroCharles
    @ElTerceroCharles 2 місяці тому

    What about accelerators?

  • @DeAzevedo
    @DeAzevedo 9 місяців тому

    i think if you take this approach of constantly contacting people, they gonna think ur a spammer, annoying and maybe even come across as desperate and lack of confidence

    • @MattMacnamara
      @MattMacnamara  9 місяців тому +4

      how much contacting people directly show a lack of confidence? this is how you land sales roles...heck everyone should be doing this to get the job they want. The alternative is applying online which is a black hole.

    • @TechNSaved
      @TechNSaved 6 місяців тому +1

      If they think that, they’re not looking for a seller then.