When is it too early to make the move to management?

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I'm curious what you guys think. I feel like there is definitely such a thing as too early like if you go from SDR to SDR Team lead/management as you could very easily get stuck.

Obviously someone has to do those roles, but will it be a limiting factor going forward? Like would it stop you from being an AE manager at some point or a VP etc?

Obviously Sales Management is an entirely different beast than being an IC but I'm curious if the lack of experience in like closing large accounts, or closing in general is detrimental to future career moves.

Accepted Answer

Don't become and SDR manager unless that's what you want to do for the rest of your life. You'll end up like this ;)

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Dont go to the dark side. Stay with us. lol

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Going from SDR to SDR Manager can be a kiss of death. You have no closing experience, and you are managing non-closers. As a leader, I am unlikely to hire you for an AE-management role due to the fact you've never "been there". Your team won't respect you, and that will be your kiss of death.

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Idk much about being an SDR manager, but i feel like when if you want those higher up roles you need more extensive closing experience.

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SDR okay, SDR --> AE --> Management 👍, SDR --> SDR manager, never unless I know that is my ideal job and don't want to do anything else

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I think it depends on skill set, how much do you really like your company, and mindset.

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When is it too early to make the move to management?

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When is it too early to make the move to management?

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