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DalJigsaw

Business Development and Account Manager

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I’m going through it y’all :(

I was just put on PiP and recently started interviewing because I'm done with my MBA this month. 

I did not get a job I had 5 rounds of interviews for because the CEO thought I didn't have enough staffing experience. 

I am a Team Lead, Business Development within SaaS for a Staffing and Recruiting start-up on Series D round. 

I need to scale my interviews and figure out where I can focus my main attention. im looking for a Business Development Manager, Account Executive, Account Manager, Customer Success Manager roles. 

I'm thinking through what foundation to focus on. 

I have 2-daughters so I need a job by the end of March 31st. There's a lot more to the story but this gives a nice summary. 

Thank you so much for reading!
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Pachacuti
Politicker
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
You getting an mba and you’re looking for entry level sales roles? Seems like a waste of an mba.

Most companies don’t want mbas for sales people either. Something to think about.
DalJigsaw
Contributor
2
Business Development and Account Manager
Thank you your response. I already got an MBA. I finish this month. My intention is leadership and management. Trying to build my sales career. I pivoted from marketing and operations.
GDO
Politicker
2
BDM
yeah Sales and MBA are not really a match imo. Unless you do it for your network
DalJigsaw
Contributor
1
Business Development and Account Manager
Yeah, long story. But I hear you.
GingerBarbarian
Opinionated
2
Lead Sales
I do not disagree, but I am curious why you do not think sales and MBAs are compatible. It is honestly something I have not given a lot of thought to and I am curious as to why you think they do not align.
ZVRK
Politicker
3
Enterprise Account Executive
Your best bet is to always leverage your network. Reach out to ex-colleagues, mates from Uni, and anyone you think you`ve left a good impression on. All 4 of my sales jobs (except for my first job) I got through referrals. Just reach out to all, and things will turn up!
DalJigsaw
Contributor
0
Business Development and Account Manager
Thank you!
TennisandSales
Politicker
3
Head Of Sales
this is rough! i hope you can push through.

If you are currently a BDR, i think it will be hard for you find an AE role in this environment. I would focus on BDR or BDR manager roles. that will be where you could get the most traction the quickest.
DalJigsaw
Contributor
0
Business Development and Account Manager
Thank you! Good advice and that’s where I’m focusing my attention. Market is real bad right now. I have a few interviews lined up for Customer Success Manager role, Account Executive and BDR Manager.
Maximas
Tycoon
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Senior Sales Executive
I second this!
FinanceEngineer
Politicker
2
Sr Director, sales and partnerships
Can you hit the goals in the PIP? That is your first task. If you can, do it. If you can’t, do not put any effort into the job and just focus on getting a new one.
DalJigsaw
Contributor
1
Business Development and Account Manager
I can but at the same time I have to interview so it will take a lot of time and effort on both ends. I just need to be strategic on my approach. Thank you for reading and providing your thoughts!
detectivegibbles
Politicker
2
Sales Director
Stay positive. Negativity is contagious.

MBA won't likely help in the short term...

PIP is scary but can you honestly say to yourself you have room to improve and drive numbers? If yes, then I'd bust ass at current gig (while still interviewing for experience).
DalJigsaw
Contributor
0
Business Development and Account Manager
Thank you very much!
Sunbunny31
Politicker
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Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Are you looking to stay in staffing, or are you looking at other verticals? If you just need to get something going this month, I suspect you can't be too selective, so branching out a bit in your search may be beneficial.
As others have said, your MBA won't be much help for landing a job, so that's not going to be an area of focus as you apply. I do want to congratulate you for finishing it, and I hope it is beneficial to you in the future.


DalJigsaw
Contributor
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Business Development and Account Manager
Thank you very much! No, happy to pivot. Wanted to stay in staffing and I can if I find something but looking anywhere for BDR Manager, Lead, Senior, Enterprise, Customer Success, SMB Account Executive and Account Manager roles.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
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Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Here's a link to companies that are hiring - 1/4, so there are three more. Might want to check some of these out and see what they have open and if any fit. https://bravado.co/war-room/posts/100-companies-hiring-for-sales-roles-currently-part-1-4
DalJigsaw
Contributor
1
Business Development and Account Manager
Thank you so much! Will review. Happy Friday!
Sunbunny31
Politicker
0
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Same to you! There's another link to look at as well: https://www.stillhiring.io/ - search by country, role. Maybe something there as well.
Diablo
Politicker
2
Sr. AE
My only suggestion is you have to flexible at least for now as you desperately need a job while you find a perfect one for you.
DalJigsaw
Contributor
0
Business Development and Account Manager
Yes, so true! Mindset is so important in sales.
Justatitle
Big Shot
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Account Executive
Hey man, it's rough out there right now and I have 2 children myself with a 3rd on the way and was just RIF'd so if anyone in here knows what your going through I think it's me. My recommendation to you is to treat your job search like a full time position, reach out to hiring managers on Linkedin with creative outreach and show why you are good at Biz dev to begin with. Being a BDR for a HR tech platform is also a potential path to pursue. please let me know if this is helpful
DalJigsaw
Contributor
1
Business Development and Account Manager
Thank you so much! I appreciate you. Care to chat sometime? Could help us both. If it’s okay with you, do you mind if send you a PM? Thanks.
Justatitle
Big Shot
1
Account Executive
DM me brother

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