Has anyone made the jump from IB to (Tech/Software) Sales?
What was the process like? Are you happy with your decision? Any tips or recommendations in terms of preparation for interviews and the job itself?
Interested in all types of experiences or even takes on (product) sales as a more unconventional exit opportunity for banking.
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I don't work in tech sales but have worked in sales. I think you would have to start as a BDR but if you are good, you can get promoted within a year. I think you will get looks because of your background. Might be worth starting at a large firm, like Oracle or Salesforce, to get the training.
Any chance to start as SMB AE or something like that without any previous FT sales experience?
Heard that it usually takes longer than a year at the bigger tech firms before you get promoted.
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I'm only an intern, so take this stuff with a grain of salt. But I'm passionate about the industry and have done a fair bit of research (I'm the WSO equivalent of the monkey who knows everything surface-level about the industry before they reach puberty), so here are some of the resources I've found pretty helpful, along with some comments about your situation.
Sales is about shooting your shot. Put your resume in some bins, DM some recruiters, and keep on keeping. I was stalking some people on LinkedIn the other day, and noticed that some of the folks in business development at Palantir came from IB/consulting backgrounds. Worth looking into. Also happens that they have an opening for business development in NY. Also happens that they pay well.
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