dmdegen

cross functional

Satellite SDR Course?

Context:

Currently work at an inventory mngmnt software company that's stagnant, too old style and doesn't stand out from competitors. My role is undefined, I've taken the initiative and expressed interest in helping wit gaps that I identified such as implementing hubspot (many of their problems come from not having efficient tools) Ive also tried to improve some internal organizational processes in the past by expressing interest in becoming their PM, Scrum Master and even starting a CS dept but leadership is very resistant to change and I'm hungry as heck to grow career wise (36yo).

In other words, the gatekeeping is serious and sr management has stubborn and narcissistic tendencies that dont allow room for growth.

the question,

Due to competition being huge right now for someone trying to get in tech sales, would this be a good move considering that they partner w/ companies looking to hire from them?

curious to know if any of you tried it.

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detectivegibbles

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Sales Director

Are you asking if you should leave your current company?

Not sure what the good move your referring to actually is?

Leaving for a competitor?

dmdegen

Fire Starter

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cross functional

I’d only leave if I find something better

detectivegibbles

Politicker

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Sales Director

I don't think anyone knows exactly what you are asking in your post.

Can you provide more context? What's your goal?

dmdegen

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cross functional

Would the satellite sdr course be a good thing to transition or should I just keep cold emailing, calling and networking w people until I catch some interest. Curious if anybody here attended that program in the past?

detectivegibbles

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Sales Director

What is the satellite sdr course? Not familiar.

How does that help address any of the issues your facing in your current role?

What I'm reading is that your leadership isn't giving you much rope to develop business...

dmdegen

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cross functional

It’s an SDR accelerator that partners w companies looking to hire first time sdr’s (like TrainYo)

It wouldnt fix this company’s problem, itd just give me a chance to transition into tech sales, since ive notice nowdays most wont hire without some minimun SDR experience on paper.

detectivegibbles

Politicker

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Sales Director

Never heard of it.

Considering there are companies hiring still and you have experience...I'd say that may be a waste of time and money.

Have you applied anywhere?

RandyLahey

Politicker

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Account Executive

I'm not sure what the request is here. You want advice on the course? A new gig?

dmdegen

Fire Starter

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cross functional

I couldnt edit the lines at the bottom from the phone but I wrote “the question” haha yes, has anybody tried that specific accelerator program?

HVACexpert

Politicker

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sales engineer

Doesn’t sound like many people have. Never heard of it myself.

dmdegen

Fire Starter

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cross functional

that's prob good then, I guess I'll let you guys know how it goes :)

Maximas

Tycoon

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Senior Sales Executive

Good move 4 sure, it seems like the mgmt team wouldn't go any further for pushing your career forward!

dmdegen

Fire Starter

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cross functional

Thanks, they’re actually good people but everybody is caught up in their own stress and problems. Lack of communication and collaborative spirit is one of the main issues, along with not understanding what true leadership means. Wish I could help them more but it’s starting to affect my motivation and positive outlook on things.

Maximas

Tycoon

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Senior Sales Executive

Oh I see, wish you much of luck.

Sunbunny31

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Sr Sales Executive 🐰

It sounds like you''re interested in making a career move to tech, but are concerned you don't have the SDR experience you think you'll need. And you're looking at a course that it appears most or none of us have heard of to provide you that experience.

My concern is that this course isn't going to provide that experience, because employers are most likely looking at number of months/years spent as an SDR/BDR already, not a course completion or certification.

Have you tried applying for jobs already? There are recommendations here regarding making a resume more tech-friendly (focus on metrics and achievement that may be relatable rather than job duties and tasks), as well as posts with the tech companies still hiring, so you could start applying now before you've spent $$ on something that may or may not provide you benefit.

There's also a tech sales academy here at Bravado - the fee is refundable once you've completed the course. You won't get certified or anything, but you will learn relevant info about the industry.

dmdegen

Fire Starter

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cross functional

Thanks, appreciate the time you took to reply. Yes, I've been applying. Had 2 legit first-round interviews but made some mistakes that I'm improving and hoping to not make again. I get a bit nervous and talk too much/say random shit.

Since I have no SDR experience, I've been practicing my cold e-mail and linked-in messaging with the goal to demonstrate that I have some skills.
(thinking this is the best strategy at the moment, to just keep improving and getting creative with my outreach?)

The sales academy that I mentioned is free but will consider bravado, just in a tough $ spot atm.

Appreciate your reply fam.

Sunbunny31

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Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Ah, "free" means "why not?" to me, if you have the time to do it. Glad you're not looking at some overpriced course that may or may not be good. Looking forward to the report back, and hope it helps.

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