breezyboiii

Sales Boiii

Other than a sales related role... what would you like to be doing instead?

Going through the typical rollercoaster of the sales cycle and hitting a slump got me thinking about what I'd rather do instead of sales.

I feel like i've been in sales for so long now, I don't know if i'd be able to jump into a role that wouldn't have anything to do with sales.

So if you could (or have gone) from a sales role to something else what would it be and why?

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BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

I mean, being a professional athlete would be a pretty good gig.

breezyboiii

Politicker

Sales Boiii

hahaha, what sport would you want to a pro at?

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

I mean baseball was my sport but Euro football (soccer) or NBA would be very, very fun.

funcoupons

WR Officer

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Laying on a beach drinking pina coladas and not even owning a watch.

JuicyKlay

Celebrated Contributor

I’d get a desk job at a large bank making $100k base and some annual bonuses. I have a lot of friends who do that and it’s really stable, easy to move up; but also really boring.

breezyboiii

Politicker

Sales Boiii

this sounds boring but a decent way to lead a more 'relaxed' life.
what's the desk job consist of doing?

Money

Executive

Head of Sales

The skillset you build as a sales person is useful at nearly every company. Tenacity, communication, overcoming objections - you can thrive in many roles that need those skills.

My wife is an executive director at a non-profit. She built a board, sources sponsors, puts on fundraising events, runs a camp. She's a 100% a sales person, but gets zero commission other than the fact that she truly helped a community in need.

If money isn't your primary motivation and you just need to build something you believe in, there are lots of options out there.

breezyboiii

Politicker

Sales Boiii

yeahhh this is the kinda answer i like hearing about. How'd your wife end up getting into a position like that?

Money

Executive

Head of Sales

Started her career in non-profit and really learned the landscape. She built her career through community engagement, then into development (fundraising) roles, ultimately unlocking a position as an executive director. The best place to start would be volunteering with an organization you believe in, potentially working into a board position.

Prizrak

Politicker

Disruptor of worlds

I went from luxury sales to a complete opposite type job. Like outdoors all day. Also scary and hard. Was fun for a bit... missed sales. Was a good break.

Blackwargreymon

Politicker

MDR

My wife is an executive director at a non-profit. She built a board, sources sponsors, puts on fundraising events, runs a camp. She's a 100% a sales person, but gets zero commission other than the fact that she truly helped a community in need.

Clashingsoulsspell

Politicker

ISR

this sounds boring but a decent way to lead a more 'relaxed' life.

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Nothing. Sales for life. I don't think I'll be able to find another job that pays this well without a specialized degree or decades of experience.

sales7

Politicker

Commercial Product Enablement

Product, you get to use your sales & commercial skills but it's more technical

stanrym

Valued Contributor

CEO

probably design or a PM

CaneWolf

Politicker

Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract

I have my retirement plan so I would go do that if money didn't matter.

If it did, political or non-profit fundraising seems like a cool thing to do with my skillset.

MR.StretchISR

Politicker

ISR

I’d get a desk job at a large bank making $100k base and some annual bonuses. I have a lot of friends who do that and it’s really stable, easy to move up; but also really boring.

Mr.Floaty

Politicker

BDR

I can't really tell if I did well or not. Still super early in my career.

Cyberjarre

Politicker

BDR

yeah, I think i've done alright. They should follow me

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breezyboiii

Other than a sales related role... what would you like to be doing instead?

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