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I went corporate for a few months and now I am back in the sales career search. Should I continue SDR or make the jump to AE/AM? I was getting some traction with AE recruiters previously but enjoyed the freedom of SDR. Open to new verticals also, coming from GovTech.

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Maximas

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Senior Sales Executive

I would go for SDR if I were you tbh.
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Business Development Rep

Thank you, already on there! Hopeful to hear back next week.

Maximas

Executive

Senior Sales Executive

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Gyro25

Notorious Answer

Account Manager

Curious to know what made you want to switch to corporate. Was it the "grass is always greener?" or just wanted to get out of the grind of sales?

Business Development Rep

Solid offer. $87k and a 8-3 schedule hybrid. Grass was greener lol Keep in mind I was a BDR beforehand and was nervous about the jump to AE.

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

if you were already an SDR i would try to avoid that path at all costs. but if you dont have closing experience then it will be hard.

How long were you an SDR for?
What did you do in the "corporate" role?

Business Development Rep

Just over a year.
I was a controls associate for a major bank on an internal data privacy product

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

what was your SDR experience in?

if you could get into a company that sells a data privacy product since you have familiarity in that area, i think that would increase your chances of getting a role.

Business Development Rep

GovTech, selling agenda and meeting management software. Thats a good thought, I will definitely look into that.

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

If I am already an SDR and want to jump careers, I would rather go for an AE role provided I am getting interviews, might be a bit difficult. Call is yours whether you still want to be an SDR.

Business Development Rep

Understand that completely. I think it will benefit me to get some good closing experience and at least test the waters.