Just wanna complain

I've been working at a crm software company for over a year now, there has been so many layoff And restructuring of teams. I have been a bdr and have hit more than a year here. there is zero openings for AE internally. only externally, my accounts have been switch 3 times in the last 2 months and they have increased quota 60%! I am trying to stick it out because I want to become an AE. but I am honestly so fed up with how the company has changed and has become so micromanaged and metric obsessed. my accounts have changed so much much in the last two months that I can't keep up and have to start over with out reach and learn a new POV it's been hard to get the opportunities at goal. i use to be able to hit quota and have a good work life balance but now I am depressed with how it is. I want to keep pushing but I am honestly so upset with how the company is acting. They also keep doing more layoffs and they've stoppped addressing it. 
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Gasty
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War Room Community Manager
I read your last post, this seems to be part 2. Both your anxiety and disappointment with the ✌️Top CRM Company✌️ are on point.

But I think you're forgetting something. You're an SDR superstar with the top CRM company. That adds weight to your CV, in getting that AE role outside.

At the moment, it seems the only obstacle between you and your next AE role outside your company, is you?

So maybe, it's time tobuckle up and channel your inner frustration-fueled job hunter.
It might be a wild ride, but with your background and performance, you'll snatch that AE role in no time.

Good luck @SpicySalesgirl, and I welcome you to the War Room!
SpicySalesgirl
Good Citizen
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BDR
I’ve been applying to AE roles since my last post. I have gotten many rejection emails. I keep trying to be positive that something will show up because of my resume! Keeping my head up, the job market is just brutal right now.
Gasty
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I'm soon going to post a list of a couple of dozen companies that are hiring for AE roles. Hope that helps. Stay tuned in the war room...
aenima
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Principal Account Manager
No one actually cares. When you realize that, it might just make you do something for yourself to get out of that situation.
Pachacuti
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
Know when to keep fishing and when to cut bait.
Know when to squat or get off the pot.
Know when the ship is sinking.
poweredbycaffeine
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If you’re in Boston working for an orange company then there’s lots of roles open for commerical AEs or BDR to AE pipelines with specific metrics.
CuriousFox
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oldcloser
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Nice rant. I hope airing it out made you feel better. Fact is that’s probably the only thing that will until you find a happier home. Bad spot. Bad deal. Run.
HVACexpert
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sales engineer
Sounds like you need to dust off the resume, put out some feelers and see what pops up.

No harm in having some conversations.
Maximas
Tycoon
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Senior Sales Executive
Same way, try applying for an AE role for another company that's hiring externally same as yours.
Once you find it with a good payout it's time to say goodbye.
detectivegibbles
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Sales Director
Start applying elsewhere if leadership is not giving you clear direction on career progression!!
GingerBarbarian
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Lead Sales
I will be honest with you, I don't think you want to be an AE at this company anyway. If they are running the BDR team this poorly, I doubt the AE side will be all rainbows and sunshine.
Diablo
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Sr. AE
Understand your frustration, if the rejections are happening at at early stage, time to revamp the CV. Also start outreaching to Hiring managers directly that might increase the success ratio
AnchorPoint
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Business Coach
Read The OZ Principle and then "Get Above the Line." It will serve you well.
Justatitle
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Account Executive
Rants are always welcome here, it's one of the few places where you aren't screaming into an abyss
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