Final AE Interview tomorrow. Life changing base/OTE.

What's going on savages?


I've been really enjoying this community as a great alternative to the sales SubReddit. Big shoutout to @oldcloser and all the other OG's in these threads. Your insight is invaluable and I feel blessed to have a platform to interact with legends such as everyone on here.


Things are heating up and I plan on being more active moving forward to establish myself and continue to build my network and just genuine connections, because that's what matters.


My situation:

Former B2C seller at a boat dealership, pounding the pavement. Went into the trades and nearly started my apprenticeship but knew sales was for me. Leveraged my experience and soft skills to get a BDR role with a small company. Stacked the chips and bet on myself. Took a pay cut and packed my car and moved across the country (not remote). Fast forward a few months and I was moved into a full cycle role. I have been doing really well and have built an impressive pipeline and have closed new logo's while also farming existing accounts for expansions.


I am currently awaiting my final interview for an AE role with a direct competitor that would be a life changing move. From a career and earning standpoint. So far I have done an initial recruiter screening, first standard interview with my would be direct manager getting to know me and my background. Second interview looping in another regional sales manager (F500 company) that included a presentation on two of their products of my choosing. Crushed it. Now awaiting third with another regional manager in adjacent territory and hiring manager. This will be discussing my 30/60/90 and another 10 minute presentation on a specific analytic feature on their product. This is for the physical security industry. Think access control and video surveillance technology.


I've been in B2B less than a year and this seems like a crazy whirlwind so far, being so close to a huge opportunity in a closing role. I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a fair bit of imposter syndrome at hand. But I know who I am and what I bring to the table.


I've combed through all the existing threads on interview advice but any other relevant last minute tips, words of encouragement, and advice is all welcomed and appreciated! You guys are incredible and I'm wishing everyone a great end to Q4 and some fat checks.


Cheers

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oldcloser
Arsonist
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Just one, my friend. You fucking deserve it. Act like it.
Please report back.
SecuritySeller
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Account Executive
You're the man, let's get a drink if you find yourself in SoCal.
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Congratulations! Look - you've made it this far and you sound polished and prepared. My advice: you know your stuff, and what you don't actually know, you will learn very very quickly. You've got this.
oldcloser
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Doesn’t it light you up to see this?
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive 🐰
I want to see the “I got the job” post.
SecuritySeller
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Account Executive
Greatly appreciate you guys.
jefe
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Amazing journey thus far, and just the beginning.

You got this.

Let us know how it all goes
SecuritySeller
Valued Contributor
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Account Executive
Appreciate you @jefe always enjoy your insight and appreciate the kind words.
HVACexpert
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sales engineer
Huge leaps and bounds man congrats.

By the way selling boats is no easy task, definitely a grind. If you can move boats you should be fine at everything else.
SecuritySeller
Valued Contributor
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Account Executive
I appreciate that. My father was a sales manger at a boat dealership so it was in my blood. Thanks for all your insight, always. @HVACexpert
BTQ
Politicker
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Account Manager
Get that mfing paper son!
SecuritySeller
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Account Executive
Bag chaser
Diablo
Politicker
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Sr. AE
Great going, congrats!
Feel like you already have it. All the best!
SecuritySeller
Valued Contributor
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Account Executive
Thanks OG @Diablo what's meant for me will just BE. Everything beautiful in my life fell into place how it was MEANT to. No force applied
oldcloser
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I actually went back to this post after today’s victory lap, hoping to gain something from your state if mind before the interview. I read between lines.

So glad I did. It’s this one right here. Know how I read this? Keep pedaling the bike, but don’t grip the handlebars so tight. Do that and you will most often end up where you’re supposed to be going.

Thrilled for you!
bomboclat
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BDR
good luck at verkada
SecuritySeller
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Account Executive
Noooooo
braintank
Politicker
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Enterprise Account Executive
Congratulations on success so far.
Don't forget to close them during the interview. Ask for the job.
Also, start negotiating early, especially if there are specific things you want.
SecuritySeller
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Account Executive
I appreciate that. I've closed them on every call thus far. Time for the real close.
peachykeen
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sae e-commerce
Hell to the MF yeah!!! Finish it up, friend! I’m so ready to be in your position 👏
SecuritySeller
Valued Contributor
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Account Executive
A year ago I was in a crawl space drenched in sweat pulling wire. You're closer than you think..
GDO
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BDM
Good luck!
Justatitle
Big Shot
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Account Executive
God Speed
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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Good luck!
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$100k base. One sales role for the rest of your life. What's your choice?

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