First gig as Account manager

Hey guys,

Ill be taking the step from SDR to AE (between two companies) in august, will have som time off inbetween now and then.

But do you guys have any good advice? 
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Practice your ABC’s:
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No but seriously congratulations, big but really exciting step. Best advice is be customer focused but most importantly, Inquisitive as heck.
Could you expand on that? Why is that important to you? Walk me through..?
Be inquisitive as heck.
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CPTAmerica
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Read one book that will help you in your career before you start and travel. You can do both at the same time
oldcloser
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Then read another one. :)
HVACexpert
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There is a lot of existing discussion on this. Check the search bar for previous posts on the topic.
CuriousFox
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And the academy tab
oldcloser
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Gasty
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@HVACexpert: I'm suspecting you obviously mean to say "Ask SalesGPT"
Maximas
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Would advise to work on your communication and interpersonal skills, as I believe it would definitely help with the new role!
Pachacuti
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
Go backpack somewhere cool.
Justatitle
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Account Executive
Congrats, maximize the time off because once you get back you'll wish you had more time off lol.
jefe
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Congrats and enjoy your time before it starts!
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Learn the problems said company solves and why people buy.
Know the personas inside and out.
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO GOOD DISCOVERY > Screen share 90% of call
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