Lyceum

Strategic Account Executive

Please Roast My Resume!

Hey Guys,

I really need your help attacking my resume. I've led a more unconventional life these past few years that I think makes me a less attractive candidate than the rest. I'm looking for ways to position my recent experience in the best way possible to land a sales job.

I was out of the country for around 15 months up until December 2022 (not working). Then when I came back, not knowing what I wanted to get back into, I decided to help my friend start his plumbing business (non-plumbing role). I would have continued, as we were just starting to rip, but I found out my wife is now pregnant.

It will be our first kid and now all I can think about is getting as many resources as I can for my family.

I have about 5 years experience in sales selling software. Doing mostly expansion plays and a few net new here and there. I had a strong 2 years before I went out of country but it just seems so long ago now I'm not sure how it will be viewed by hiring teams.

Please be harsh as I need the reality check. If you think you can help improve it I would really appreciate any advice.

Edit: Just updated the resume based on suggestions from comments. Thank you! Please let me know what you think.

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Roast Resume 2.0.pdf

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oldcloser

Arsonist

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I have no idea who or what you are based on this. Are you a GM or an explorer? A floor wax or a dessert topping? Either way, I don’t want any of those on my sales team.

You gotta funnel this into 1 lane. Start with a summary. Please lose the travel section. It’s not work experience.

Lyceum

Big Shot

1

Strategic Account Executive

Haha totally get that. I thought I should prioritize filling in what would be a huge gap in my resume. Only reason why I included that. Any recommendations on how to fill in a two year gap in relevant work history?

Lyceum

Big Shot

1

Strategic Account Executive

Updated. Let me know what you think!

oldcloser

Arsonist

1

💀

I think you rewrote the part that needs to be removed. Remove it. Answer that if asked. You are lacking a candidate summary.
Here. Use this

Highly accomplished sales professional with a consistent track record of exceeding quotas, achieving up to 157% in FY 21 and 136% in FY 18. Renowned for spearheading innovative sales strategies, including negotiating the year’s second-largest deal, pioneering a new customer hand-off method, and crafting a novel prospecting approach resulting in a 37% rise in opportunities. Demonstrates exceptional acumen in managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting and discovery to negotiation and deal closure. With transformative contributions across roles, from Account Manager to General Manager, this candidate stands out as an asset in driving robust sales growth and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Lyceum

Big Shot

1

Strategic Account Executive

Thanks for taking the time to write this. I'll take your advice. Need to see where I can fit this.

oldcloser

Arsonist

1

💀

Right up top, under your name.

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

4

Sales Rep

Is the explorer an actual role or were you just traveling, I would get rid of it. If they ask about the gap, you say you had an opportunity to travel for a year 90% of people will get it.

Lyceum

Big Shot

0

Strategic Account Executive

Ok cool I appreciate that. I was just looking to explain the gap as I thought a two year gap would look worse.

GDO

Politicker

0

BDM

yeah i would leave it open and prep an answer when they ask

Lyceum

Big Shot

0

Strategic Account Executive

Just updated Kosta. Let me know what you think! Thank you.

ThatNewAE

Big Shot

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Account Executive - Mid enterprise

Wait. Chemistry, explorer, wife, leads. I'm not quite sure I know what your exact profession is, and how you traveling to Europe relates to what I would be looking for, as a hiring manager.
I know we all want to be creative and add some spice here and there - but resumes could become risky. You are looking for a serious job where you are taken seriously, so this is not the resume for it.

Too much of a risk, hon. Lose all the glitter and make this a simple professional resume with real value to be added. Traveling is not work related.

Lyceum

Big Shot

0

Strategic Account Executive

Thanks for the feedback! It definitely looks weird, I get it. I could remove all that isn't related to sales, but then my work history ends at Aug 2021. I didn't include it to look flashy. I included it to show what I've been doing. Otherwise it would be a huge black hole of time. Any recommendations for filling in the gap?

Lyceum

Big Shot

0

Strategic Account Executive

How about now? Thank you.

Diablo

Politicker

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Sr. AE

Found it a bit messy and difficult to comprehend what you are selling. I agree with other comments on Explorer - why you want to add that. Why you want to tell your hiring manager that you will do CFA that shows you are not looking for a role long term .

DataCorrupter

Politicker

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Account Executive

Lots of good comments by others, but definitely want to put my weight behind the CFA thing, just seems confusing, like you're exploring career options.

Lyceum

Big Shot

1

Strategic Account Executive

Thanks Data. Appreciate the feedback. I'm going to rework this and post again later today.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

1

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Great, can't wait to see it.

Lyceum

Big Shot

0

Strategic Account Executive

Thanks Sun! I just updated. Let me know what you think.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

1

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Much better! And I’m sure you’re prepared to talk about what the consolidation of your sales framework means, and how that will benefit your employer. Your achievements are solid. Best of luck.

Lyceum

Big Shot

0

Strategic Account Executive

Appreciate it Sun. Thank you for the feedback. I'm definitely ready to talk about it but I will also test out removing it completely as some said it's not worth putting in. We'll see what the market thinks!

Sunbunny31

Politicker

0

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

I didn’t mention it before, but good for you for taking that time and traveling. Best of luck finding a new role. Please update!

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

2

☕️

The content of the recent role and the one before your explorer playtime are fantastic. Strip the Napoleon fantasy out and you will improve the resume 80%.

Lyceum

Big Shot

1

Strategic Account Executive

Viva la France! Haha appreciate the feedback. Any recommendations on filling the gap or you think the gap won't matter.

braintank

Politicker

3

Enterprise Account Executive

You could always put "sabbatical"
But no need to make it part of your resume

Lyceum

Big Shot

1

Strategic Account Executive

Nice! I never thought of that thank you.

Lyceum

Big Shot

0

Strategic Account Executive

Just updated and included your advice. Let me know what you think!

Lyceum

Big Shot

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Strategic Account Executive

Just updated. Let me know what you think! Thanks.

wolfofmiami

Opinionated

1

🐺

I thought the explorer thing was gonna be a joke like "Increased herpes in Luxembourg by 27.8%", but it wasn't so id take it out. Also, I don't think hiring managers actually read resumes for the most part unless its a small company so it probably doesn't matter.

Lyceum

Big Shot

0

Strategic Account Executive

Haha yeah including this part is definitely the biggest critique of my resume so far. I'm going to test removing it and post a revised version later today. Thanks for the feedback.

Pachacuti

Politicker

1

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

Plumbing is a great business to be in. Nothing wrong with it and can be as lucrative as you can make anything else.

FYI - your resume wont land you anything. Stay where you are at.

Lyceum

Big Shot

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Strategic Account Executive

Lol! That's as harsh as it gets. I agree there is nothing wrong with plumbing!
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