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05-17-2019, 06:02 PM
hey Aviel, you helped me a lot a few months back so I'm happy to do the same now.
I don't have any advice for your career or office politics but I can help with reaching out to higher ups to hit quota or job searching.
If you decide to move to another company or to an AE position and you don't wanna get there through a recruiter, I know a few tricks that might help.
I'm surprised that AE isn't in hot water yet, shouldn't his quota be based 100% on closed leads?
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05-17-2019, 08:27 PM
Hey man,
I honestly don’t think I’m qualified to move on to an AE position now. I’m thinking of moving to another SDR position and getting promoted to AE in 6 months. Why not through recruiter?
He’s part owner so a he can do wtvr he wants.
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05-17-2019, 09:07 PM
If your job history is good then that's an option. If it's not, there are ways to get around that.
The only thing I would keep in mind is staying in SDR for 2 years and not moving to AE, recruiters have said they see that as a red light. If anything, I'd try AE right now because chances are they will train you when you get in or not train you at all and you'll still have to learn on your own. Other members can correct me on that.
I don't have any particular reason not to go through a recruiter, but if your options are limited or there's a company you really want to get into then there are ways.
Sounds shitty.
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05-18-2019, 02:20 PM
Why is staying as an SDR for 2 years a red flag? I’ve been an SDR for only 12 months, my previous work experience is irrelevant.
I don’t think my options are limited, I have recruiters hitting me up daily with other offers.
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05-18-2019, 03:40 PM
I've been an SDR for two years and my company isn't showing signs of giving people actual promotions. What should I do?
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05-18-2019, 03:46 PM
From the Wall Street Playboys post, most companies promote to AE within 6-12 months. That's if you are beating target every month, which you should.
If I'm beating target every month and not promoted by month 12, I'm out.
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05-18-2019, 09:04 PM
I’ve decided that I’ll be leaving end of August. I’ll apply as an SDR to a fast growing startup with a better base and commission.
I have one in mind and they are offering 10-15k more on the base alone and they said in 6 months if all goes well I can become an AE.
I’m not worried about finding another gig and staying there, I know I’m gona kill the quota if I put a little effort with a decent product.
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05-19-2019, 02:50 PM
This thread has made me change my approach to job hunting for the best. I used to think get a job and even if it sucks accept it. Get mad about getting rejected from an employer.
Now unless I own the place I would never do anything that involved B2C. B2B all the way unless it's a shit job like selling ads on Yelp. Everytime I walk by McDonalds, etc I smile and would never fill out an app there.
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For the folks who stay ignorant and hating and not improving their situation during these Trump years, it will be bleak and cold once the good times stop.
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05-21-2019, 09:31 PM
I’ll play devil’s advocate - if you can develop the necessary skills to become an AE in six months...it’s probably worthwhile making the jump. It’s up to you to decide if you’re ready.