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How long is too long in terms of being an SDR?

I'm coming up on my 2-year mark, transitioning from Outbound to Inbound to Enterprise SDR. The timeline I've been given to move into an AE role is "based on company need" and is listed as an H2 timeframe. Even though the burnout is real, I continue to hit my numbers every month.

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kelun8

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The average is 18 months from SDR to AE (if that is the path you want to pursue). By then, you're either too burnt out or you realize the company is BSing you around and you'll look at AE elsewhere. Just because you still hit your numbers doesn't mean you enjoy or is satisfied with what you're doing.

"Based on company need" can be 5 years, who knows. I would speak with them to get a clearer timeline/expectation before looking elsewhere.

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Opinionated

Account Executive

Solid advice, thank you.

BmajoR

Arsonist

Account Executive

"Based on company need" is short for you will never get promoted here.

Brando

Politicker

Account Executive

I just hit the 2 year mark, and I just feel bored in my role. If there isn't any movement anytime soon I'm gonna need to start searching

BlueJays2591

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Federal Business Dev Director

15-18 months is a good time frame.

DrunkenArt

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Sales Representative

12-18 months is reasonable

HappyGilmore

Politicker

Account Executive

12-18 months.

Justatitle

Big Shot

Account Executive

18-24 months. My company is usually 12-18 months for SDR promotions

TheDeplorable

Politicker

2 years

countingmyinterest

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Account Executive

I started searching at 15/16 months in and finally landed a few 19 months in. It’s hard going from BDR -> AE externally

KendallRoy

Politicker

Took me just over two years from joining my first SaaS company as an SDR to starting at a new company as an AE. Before that I worked at an outsourced lead gen agency and worked my way up to a full BDM bringing in business for the agency in a similar timeframe. Took the step back to SDR to join a software company directly.

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How long is too long in terms of being an SDR?

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