Shitty onboarding training + ramp quota

So I'm an AE 5ish months into my job. It took probably 3 months to have any sense of direction in where to go because communication was brutal, training was non existent, and bringing forth new ideas were shot down every time.

I ended up teaching myself the software and everything else and now do all my own demos because I'm good at it - would love to be a Sales Engineer but reps get paid more

We now have a new VP who is awesome because the one who hired me got let go

Can i get some advice or tips on how to handle new waters with him since I haven't sold as much as I could have because it took so f***ing long to get trained? For reference we're a 50 person co. with 3 other AEs

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PhlipOut

Politicker

Account Executive

If you are "doing the right things" get them involved in your business.: deal reviews, join key calls etc... SHOW you are trending in the right direction and ask for input.

aiko

Politicker

Sr. Account Executive

Have an open line of communication with your new leadership. Tell them what has happened in the past and how you can add value to future hires. You know the ins and outs of your own product and if he sees that your training all new hires, he will respect you and hopefully reward you.

Justatitle

Big Shot

Account Executive

Ask for some time with him to review what you worked on and possible areas where you have blind spots. Most VPs welcome that and want to get involved

CaptainSaas

Head of Sales

Be the top sales rep doing what you do best. Let your numbers speak for you and he/she will trust what you say. Any VP with their shorts will listen… If you try to “make changes” before being a change maker, you will be ear marked early on with less influence. I’ve been there before my friend… numbers speaks wonders

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