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sales1206

Senior Account Manager

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This is wild!!

I was delighted when I got an interview for tech company. The interview went really well with the sales manager and he he immediately said I would like to put you through to the next round.

Perfect!! delighted!! I informed the sales manager I was away for 3 days for vacation no problem. HR booked in the Interview for my return.

whilst away on vacation they cancelled the interview and said they had moved forward with someone else!!!! 

I was stunned!!! and no further explanation!! 
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bonez
Politicker
4
Account Executive
This happens a lot unfortunately. Usually a sign of a disconnected culture or bad management. If they told you something they should stick with it but often don't. Could have been that the CEO's kid's friend wanted the job and they pushed them through. Who knows. I wouldn't dwell on it and realize that they most likely did you a big favor.
If this is how they treat applicants imagine how they'd treat you if you worked there? Probably with the same indifference. You'll get something else!
Sunbunny31
Politicker
3
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Sorry it happened to you, but not uncommon, I’m afraid. Pbc is right - qualify this as you would qualify a deal for timing, etc. I hope it was a great vacation.
jefe
Arsonist
2
🍁
Unfortunately this is true. It's uncool but also not uncommon.
sales1206
Contributor
0
Senior Account Manager
😂😂
NoToBANT
Catalyst
2
Senior Account Executive
Sorry this happened to you!

But as the old sales adage goes: “time kills deals”
NoToBANT
Catalyst
1
Senior Account Executive
P.s you most probably dodged a bullet. Imagine you joined and they reneged on promises they made re: compensation, commission, equity, product development etc.
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
1
☕️
Quick lesson: ask who you’re competing against AND qualify the timing. Disconnects between decision makers and the rest of the team are not uncommon. Oh; and fuck your vacations. Work till you drop. (Sarcasm heavily implied)
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
1
Sales Rep
Dang sorry to hear this but it’s common. The other candidate probably got a competing offer and got the company to offer early
Diablo
Politicker
1
Sr. AE
Sorry to hear that, not very common but I believe things happen for good. All the best !
Sunbunny31
Politicker
1
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Who’s downvoting perfectly reasonable responses? Not supposed to be how the system works.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
1
🦊
Agh dude this really sucks. Sorry kiddo.
0
Retired Sales Professional
Was the next round on one of the days while you were off?
sales1206
Contributor
0
Senior Account Manager
No it wasn’t and it was in person
0
Retired Sales Professional
Sorry to hear that this company lead you to believe they were moving to the next round and then cancel like that. Really shows how unprofessional they are. I'm sure you will bounce back and get something even better. Truly I say all the best.👍👍
FinanceEngineer
Politicker
0
Sr Director, sales and partnerships
This happens when they are interviewing multiple people, and have to make (or made) an offer. The seat needs to be filled, and if you can keep interviewing, you do. Always move to have the meeting sooner, always.
Justatitle
Big Shot
0
Account Executive
Yup, sucks but happens all the time
wolfofmiami
Opinionated
-1
🐺
They prob wanted someone immediately. Next time take the call on your vacation you can always say hey I have a hard stop in 20 minutes
sales1206
Contributor
0
Senior Account Manager
The next stage was an in person interview.

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