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SalesSaiyan

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Job Switch Gartner vs. MongoDB

I have been interviewing at Gartner & MongoDB. I've been in SaaS sales selling for over 4 years now and enjoy it quite well.


While Gartner is a concept sell & will be a very different experience, MongoDB is a good entry into core tech sales.


Would you have any recommendations on how to go about choosing a path for the long run?

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saaskicker
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Enterprise AE
you wanna sell PDFs or SaaS?
braintank
Politicker
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Enterprise Account Executive
Mongo's barely saas.

PDFs and conferences vs databases
SalesSaiyan
Contributor
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Account Executive
which is better?
braintank
Politicker
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Enterprise Account Executive
Depends on your current situation...
SalesSaiyan
Contributor
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Account Executive
haha guess you're right but I suppose I'm swayed because SaaS has started to lose it's charm for me
RandyLahey
Politicker
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Account Executive
Give us some more deets on your situation.

What are your goals?

I agree with others here, Gartner would be a step in the wrong direction, away from what you like.
SalesSaiyan
Contributor
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Account Executive
*drink in hand* I just want to make some money and get out of this trailer park
SalesSaiyan
Contributor
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Account Executive
On a serious note, I've been focused on hustling since I was one of the first hires and have seen the team grow. I'm now looking to enter a bigger org, build a great CV before I look at a managerial role. All of that to say I'm not particularly in love with SaaS anymore & want something exciting.
braintank
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Enterprise Account Executive
Databases ain't that exciting ;)
SalesSaiyan
Contributor
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Account Executive
the pay tho
RandyLahey
Politicker
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Account Executive
Well cheers bub, if you think you own space, you're wrong, NASA does...
CuriousFox
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tee hee hee....
oldcloser
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โ˜๏ธ I got nothin
Pachacuti
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
I dont think there is a "bad" decision here. And there are many variables. Taking money out of the equation, ask yourself where do you want to be in 5 years and which company will be best be able to help you get there.
punishedlad
Tycoon
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Business Development Team Lead
I have friends & former colleagues that work at both. Anything you specifically want to know? I'd be happy to ask them.
SalesSaiyan
Contributor
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Account Executive
For your friend at Mongo - I really want to understand if having a technical background is the indicator for a successful sales role as well. The offering is extremely technical & it'll require me learning the ABCs.
JMSwiggidy
Politicker
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Enterprise Account Executive
My buddy is in the conference side at Gartner and made 450K last year. I heard that side is killing it, at least on the global conference. No idea about Evanta side of Gartner.
Modro
Valued Contributor
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Senior Account Executive
Thatโ€™s sponsorship Sales not conferences.. doubt conferences sales would make that much. I was there for 3 years
JMSwiggidy
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Enterprise Account Executive
Oh, then maybe heโ€™s full of shit ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿผโ€โ™‚๏ธ
Kosta_Konfucius
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Sales Rep
I would back channel and talk to reps to learn more.

I did see Mongo has a better ranking in the salaries here
braintank
Politicker
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Enterprise Account Executive
Are you employed now?
SalesSaiyan
Contributor
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Account Executive
Yup, Im an AE currently (this is my first job)
braintank
Politicker
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Enterprise Account Executive
So why you leaving?
SalesSaiyan
Contributor
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Account Executive
Stagnation + repetition of selling the same thing constantly
braintank
Politicker
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Enterprise Account Executive
Stability isn't always bad, especially in choppy waters
SalesSaiyan
Contributor
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Account Executive
I might get too complacent as well though?
braintank
Politicker
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Enterprise Account Executive
Or you join a new org and get laid off in first 90 days...
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
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Stay away from Gartner and the like. Youโ€™ll lose your SaaS motion and sell a dream that companies can be in the Magic Quadrant.
SalesSaiyan
Contributor
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Account Executive
Hmm while that's true a little digging into Gartner alumns told me they do end up getting into SaaS later on as well. Doubt it'd be a complete exit?
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
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You might be able to go back, but you'd be behind in the skillset that you are already building today.
Maximas
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Senior Sales Executive
Believe we just need more context on your current sit ,to be able to guide you through!

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