BlueJays2591 profile picture
BlueJays2591 profile picture

BlueJays2591

Federal Business Dev Director

Politicker
Executive
Valued Contributor
+9

IT Services

Apologies if this has been asked already but want to get some input. Trying to get into SaaS sales, but have an IT services background. I have an IT services job opportunity, but don't know if I should take it or hold out for a SaaS role. Any advice?


2nd question - has anyone made the transition to SaaS from services without taking a major step backward?

☁️ Software Tech
6

6 comments

Sort by:
Sunbunny31
Politicker
5
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
If this is a job that is going to put food on the table, yes, take it. It’s been a very tough hiring environment for sales reps, and even harder for those looking to break in.

If this is a good company, you’re going to be able to get stable, and then start learning about possible lateral moves. At the least you will have bought yourself additional time to keep looking for that sales role.
oldcloser
Arsonist
2
💀
☝️ Just this. Only this.
jefe
Arsonist
2
🍁
Let's keep this one the top comment.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
2
🦊
Take it and keep looking if ya don't like it
medhardwaredr
Opinionated
1
Director of Sales NA
Find a good company/product you’ve worked with and/or believe in and get in. Then work your way to the role you want.
Also, if you’ve been in IT services you’ve probably dealt with sales reps. Ping them, always utilize your network
BigShrimpin
Catalyst
1
Account executive
Why do you want to get into software over services? people have a tendency to see the grass being greener in SaaS but its super company and industry specific.
Everyone and their dog can code a product but whether theres a market for it is a totally different story.

Related posts

5

SaaS or Consulting Services?

Question
🚀 Career Goals
9
7

SaaS to Services

Question
👥 Hiring
8
Bravado is a community of trusted sales professionals endorsed by their customers.
Apple Store logo
Products
The War Room Jobs Salary Guide Tech Sales U
Company
About Us How It Works Blog Bug Bounty
Contact
Press Careers
© 2024 Bravado Inc. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy Legal and Privacy Center Sales Jobs
If you are hired as a contract sales rep by a Bravado customer, we may ask you to prove access to the employee email account provided to you by that customer. This data will be shared with customers to track your sales productivity; customers can use this data to confirm you meet the minimum activity requirements to pay out your ramp stipend and commission.