When changing companies, I was told I had to climb up the ladder in order to prove myself

A career changer, was trying to move into SaaS coming from a different background, spent some time in a service business sourcing and closing contracts. When talking to a VP of Sales at a venture-backed SaaS company I was trying to get my foot in the door, I was told I had to climb the ladder starting as an SDR again. At that time, I was already in a closing role.

Why would I be told that?

Does that still hold true?

I ended up finding a different company.

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StickToTheProcess

WR Officer

Depending on the company, there is a lot of turnover in SDR/BDR roles and oftentimes they’re trying to fill those seats, then promote people who excel in that role

bebold

WR Officer

Director of Sales

Makes sense.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

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I would say it depends on the company.

Mr.Pickles

Arsonist

Sr. Customer Success Manager

I agree with Fox - depending on the company you'd rather prove concept in order to achieve better and more sustainable results for the long term.

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