How do land an AE position?!

Any advice on becoming an AE? I have around 5 years of sales experience but I took 2 years off when I moved to Texas. I'm currently an electrician but want to get back into sales as my long term career.

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CoorsKing

WR Officer

Retired King of the Coors Knights

Is there a way for you to spin your years as an electrician into sales? Like we’re you booking your own clients/negotiating rates?

CuriousFox

WR Officer

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Start applying and interviewing for jobs. You were/are employed so I don't think it will be a problem.

lospadres

Electrician

@CuriousFox ok awesome. I appreciate it

lospadres

Electrician

@coors unfortunately no. I’m a union electrician and have always worked for a large company.

SalesBeast

Politicker

Sales Leader

Just apply and act like the different job is nothing to think twice about. Sounds like you’re getting in your own head.
Just interview at small mid sized companies. Not the big beasts that will be picky.

GDO

Politicker

BDM

You have a job. Just start looking for a good position. Literally zero risk

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

yeah especially now a days with COVID, i dont think anyone will blame you for a gap in your sales career especially since you have been employed.

What was your sales experience before being an electrician?
What type of companies do you want to work for?

DungeonsNDemos

Big Shot

Rolling 20's all day

Maybe brush up on some sales knowledge but honestly the best thing to do is start applying and show you're willing to work hard by contacting the hiring managers directly.

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