Just accepted an offer for my first SDR role at a reputable company! 60k base salary + $20k commission OTE uncapped and I must say I'm so excited to start. taking a gamble leaving a stable aerospace job for this but I'm betting on myself and making sure it works! It's always thoes risks you are scared to take that tend to be the ones that change your life. Watched your channel through the whole process and has been extremely helpful through it all!
Thank you for the video, I’m looking for a fully remote role while I travel. Not too worried about the income, as long as it’s decent. But good to know there’s room to make tons of money 🎉
Is 48 too old to break in to tech sales? Currently in car sales, but desperately seeking better work/life balance. I have 10 years of AE experience in the cell phone industry and 6 years as a business owner (cell phone retail). I have B.B.A in Computer Information System. What are my chances?
I have four interviews scheduled this week for a Territory Account Executive position at Salesforce. I don’t have a background in tech sales, but I do have 10 years of experience in B2C sales, currently at the director level. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you for the video! I have a 4 year degree from a University college and have a couple years of experience in outside sales within the internet and home improvement fields. Any solid recommendations on where to look for and apply to SDR roles?
The layoffs have been looming and the end of year usually brings a slowdown in job openings because of holidays, etc.... That being said, how many places have you applied to? How are you applying? Still seeing tons of success at the best companies in the world when you attack the application process the right way
@@techsales-higherlevels I apply directly in their website, not through LinkedIn. I was told by a recruiter from Gartner she is scheduling the final interview only to be ghosted with not even a follow up email response. It is exhausting, specially since I will technically make about the same money if not less than what I’m currently making. I just want to get into tech sales for career progression I would love to be an AE.
@@techsales-higherlevels Im applying directly through their website, not through LinkedIn. Got ghosted for my final interview at Gartner after being told they were scheduling me for the final round. It is exhausting. I returned to college to get my bachelors degree and managed both full time job and being a full time student, graduated with a 3.94 gpa while exceeding 600K in sales for this year, well over my quota yet cant get a chance to make my case.
Currently have been in sales for 5+ years, where would you recommend looking for these positions to apply? Also how would you vet them to make sure they’re a solid company?
@ Currently Senior Service consultant at an automotive protection and accessories company. About half way through my computer science degree and was interested in Machine learning engineering or Cyber Security but it may be better to stick with sales since I have prior experience and have done fairly well for myself.
@ nice, I would look for SDR roles in that space, that background will serve you well but they’d probably want you to start as an SDR or SMB AE to get tech experience, most likely SDR
I am an AE for a tech company and my salary is significantly low and the commission aren’t all that great. Putting me at close to 60k a year. What are your suggestions in this scenario. Should I look into another company or keep growing my pipeline where I am at.
If your total compensation is $60k a year I would look for another company yes, there are lots of tech companies hiring SMB AEs that have relevant experience for much higher than $60k. What do you sell currently?
Afternoon! Really been enjoying you guys videos as I've been wanting to go into tech sales for the last year. Do you think it is possible to find a 75-80k base for a SDR role? I'm currently at 100k salary job but wanting a job that pays based off of performance and a better work life balance. TIA!
It's possible, but they are harder to come by. Total comp of 100+ is definitely possible. The long term view you have to have (in my opinion) is that this is a 5 year play. When you're looking at a potential step down or same salary in year one, it pales in comparison to making $150k-$250k in years 3-4+. As mentioned in the video, my first year was 75k but quickly exceeded 100k. Year 3 and beyond have been amazing and something that would have taken 15-20 years in my electrical engineering path (if ever). What do you do now?
I work in a refinery as a technician. With no earning potential like that of tech sales! No work life balance.....always drained at the end of the day/ week.
It’s FAR more realistic to find a SDR job that can pay $100k with hitting targets vs an $80k base. So the question then becomes: do you have confidence you can succeed in the role? If so then a $55k+ base shouldn’t scare you 😉
I'm at my 1 year mark as an sdr. I got turned down for the smb position supposedly territory was not good and they need someone seasoned for this role. Should I ride it out until Q1 or Q2 or try to apply for an AE role elsewhere? I make 72.5 OTE right now under 50k salary.
@@dragonboy87ify hard to know exactly with limited information. What was the feedback with regards to your performance in interviews and also when future openings will be available?
@@techsales-higherlevelsit was that I was very prepared and built a good internal brand now they just want me to work on shadowing deals past the discovery call. The manager also informed me that the territory was shitty and I would be set up to fail. He expects a new role to open up less than 6 months from now
We are a market leader in cybersecurity I followed your last couple videos and didn’t want to jump. My SDR manager thinks although I didn’t get it. Im positioned higher then the others now
@dragonboy87ify ya a lot to break consider and smart that you're not making an irrational move. How has your quota attainment been overall and also compared to your peers? What's your sense on how realistic that job opening 6 months from now actually happens?
Currently an Account Executive for a Compliance Testing Facility for IoT Devices. The pay is okay. 70k plus Commission but it is only paid every quarter which is 3months. What are your recommendations ? should i find another Job that pays better or stick with it
I am currently an email marketer and I'm thinking of considering a new marketing related skill. Do you think this would be a logical skill for me to consider? Also, are the roles in the tech sale space remote because I'm currently living in Nigeria and I'm interested in working at big companies out there.
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Just accepted an offer for my first SDR role at a reputable company! 60k base salary + $20k commission OTE uncapped and I must say I'm so excited to start. taking a gamble leaving a stable aerospace job for this but I'm betting on myself and making sure it works! It's always thoes risks you are scared to take that tend to be the ones that change your life. Watched your channel through the whole process and has been extremely helpful through it all!
Congrats and good luck!
Thank you for the video, I’m looking for a fully remote role while I travel. Not too worried about the income, as long as it’s decent. But good to know there’s room to make tons of money 🎉
Video quality looks great!
Thanks!
I have over 5 years in sales and I still can’t even get an interview it’s crazy
same with me in Tech for over 10 years and got 5 interviews in 1 year.
Is 48 too old to break in to tech sales? Currently in car sales, but desperately seeking better work/life balance.
I have 10 years of AE experience in the cell phone industry and 6 years as a business owner (cell phone retail).
I have B.B.A in Computer Information System. What are my chances?
@@Seasalt333 solid, you’d probably want to look at SDR and/or SMB AE roles
I have four interviews scheduled this week for a Territory Account Executive position at Salesforce. I don’t have a background in tech sales, but I do have 10 years of experience in B2C sales, currently at the director level. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Happy to help, but can you ask more specific questions? Currently too vague for me to give any meaningful advice outside of what is in our videos
Thank you for the video! I have a 4 year degree from a University college and have a couple years of experience in outside sales within the internet and home improvement fields. Any solid recommendations on where to look for and apply to SDR roles?
@@ricchyyy98 tons of sites out there, LinkedIn is always solid
Im ready!
It is difficult just to get a damn interview for an SDR role lol
The layoffs have been looming and the end of year usually brings a slowdown in job openings because of holidays, etc.... That being said, how many places have you applied to? How are you applying?
Still seeing tons of success at the best companies in the world when you attack the application process the right way
Keep trying.
My issue is interviewing skills
@@techsales-higherlevels I apply directly in their website, not through LinkedIn. I was told by a recruiter from Gartner she is scheduling the final interview only to be ghosted with not even a follow up email response. It is exhausting, specially since I will technically make about the same money if not less than what I’m currently making. I just want to get into tech sales for career progression I would love to be an AE.
@@techsales-higherlevels Im applying directly through their website, not through LinkedIn. Got ghosted for my final interview at Gartner after being told they were scheduling me for the final round. It is exhausting. I returned to college to get my bachelors degree and managed both full time job and being a full time student, graduated with a 3.94 gpa while exceeding 600K in sales for this year, well over my quota yet cant get a chance to make my case.
Can you guys help with the canadian marcket?
@@jmg5483 yes, we have tons of students in Canada
Yes please have interview for health tech sales company and I need to get hired 😢
Currently have been in sales for 5+ years, where would you recommend looking for these positions to apply? Also how would you vet them to make sure they’re a solid company?
@@Myerskylar what have you sold? What is your current title?
@ Currently Senior Service consultant at an automotive protection and accessories company. About half way through my computer science degree and was interested in Machine learning engineering or Cyber Security but it may be better to stick with sales since I have prior experience and have done fairly well for myself.
@ nice, I would look for SDR roles in that space, that background will serve you well but they’d probably want you to start as an SDR or SMB AE to get tech experience, most likely SDR
I am an AE for a tech company and my salary is significantly low and the commission aren’t all that great. Putting me at close to 60k a year. What are your suggestions in this scenario. Should I look into another company or keep growing my pipeline where I am at.
If your total compensation is $60k a year I would look for another company yes, there are lots of tech companies hiring SMB AEs that have relevant experience for much higher than $60k. What do you sell currently?
Afternoon! Really been enjoying you guys videos as I've been wanting to go into tech sales for the last year. Do you think it is possible to find a 75-80k base for a SDR role? I'm currently at 100k salary job but wanting a job that pays based off of performance and a better work life balance. TIA!
That range is few and far between for an SDR but they are out there.
It's possible, but they are harder to come by. Total comp of 100+ is definitely possible.
The long term view you have to have (in my opinion) is that this is a 5 year play. When you're looking at a potential step down or same salary in year one, it pales in comparison to making $150k-$250k in years 3-4+.
As mentioned in the video, my first year was 75k but quickly exceeded 100k. Year 3 and beyond have been amazing and something that would have taken 15-20 years in my electrical engineering path (if ever).
What do you do now?
I work in a refinery as a technician. With no earning potential like that of tech sales! No work life balance.....always drained at the end of the day/ week.
@@techsales-higherlevels I've went from $25 he to $52 an hour in 5 years however I'm very near the top out for my craft
It’s FAR more realistic to find a SDR job that can pay $100k with hitting targets vs an $80k base. So the question then becomes: do you have confidence you can succeed in the role? If so then a $55k+ base shouldn’t scare you 😉
I'm at my 1 year mark as an sdr. I got turned down for the smb position supposedly territory was not good and they need someone seasoned for this role. Should I ride it out until Q1 or Q2 or try to apply for an AE role elsewhere? I make 72.5 OTE right now under 50k salary.
@@dragonboy87ify hard to know exactly with limited information.
What was the feedback with regards to your performance in interviews and also when future openings will be available?
@@techsales-higherlevelsit was that I was very prepared and built a good internal brand now they just want me to work on shadowing deals past the discovery call. The manager also informed me that the territory was shitty and I would be set up to fail. He expects a new role to open up less than 6 months from now
We are a market leader in cybersecurity I followed your last couple videos and didn’t want to jump. My SDR manager thinks although I didn’t get it. Im positioned higher then the others now
@dragonboy87ify ya a lot to break consider and smart that you're not making an irrational move. How has your quota attainment been overall and also compared to your peers?
What's your sense on how realistic that job opening 6 months from now actually happens?
I am a freshman in college, but I am interested in pursuing tech sales. Do you have advice for how I can build my resume and sharpen my skills?
What are you studying?
Currently an Account Executive for a Compliance Testing Facility for IoT Devices. The pay is okay. 70k plus Commission but it is only paid every quarter which is 3months. What are your recommendations ? should i find another Job that pays better or stick with it
Hard to say with the information here, but there are definitely higher paying jobs out there.
How much commission are you making annually?
I am currently an email marketer and I'm thinking of considering a new marketing related skill. Do you think this would be a logical skill for me to consider?
Also, are the roles in the tech sale space remote because I'm currently living in Nigeria and I'm interested in working at big companies out there.