Listen "2 : How To Actually Land Your First Tech Sales Role with Sharriff Dyer"
Episode Synopsis
Breaking into tech sales? I chop it up with Sharriff, a TikTok sensation with over 84K followers, about insider secrets to launching your SaaS career. We discuss:
• Sharriff's journey from real estate to tech sales
• How to stand out in the competitive SDR job market
• The pros and cons of remote vs. hybrid work models
• Strategies for excelling in your tech sales role
• Balancing content creation with a full-time sales career
Learn how to crush your interviews, set more demos, and climb the tech sales ladder. Whether you're a recent grad or career-switcher, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you break into and thrive in tech sales.
#techsales #sdr #saas #salescareer #tiktok
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#techsales #b2bsales #sdr #saassales #salesdevelopmentrepresentative #techsales #accountmanager #b2bsaas #transitioningtotechsales #saassales
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Why Tech Sales: Benefits and Opportunities
06:14 - Previous Experience Before Tech Sales
12:26 - Staying Focused in Your Tech Sales Role
14:46 - Breaking Into Tech Sales in 2020: Tips and Strategies
19:27 - Job Applications: How Many Should You Submit Weekly?
21:55 - Weekly Messaging: How Many Messages to Send?
27:50 - Wealth University: Overview and Insights
31:50 - How to Enter Wealth University
32:30 - Challenges of Getting In: Overcoming Obstacles
33:20 - Closing the Interview: Tips for Success
35:00 - What to Do When Recruiters Say "We'll Get Back to You"
38:08 - Hybrid vs. Remote Work: Which is Better?
42:24 - Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
49:56 - Employer Comments on Your Content: Navigating Feedback
54:37 - Brand Deals: Understanding Opportunities
56:57 - Role Models: Who Inspires You?
1:01:36 - Where to Find Sharif: Social Media and Contact Info
Sharriff has over 84K followers on TikTok. You can follow him here.
• Sharriff's journey from real estate to tech sales
• How to stand out in the competitive SDR job market
• The pros and cons of remote vs. hybrid work models
• Strategies for excelling in your tech sales role
• Balancing content creation with a full-time sales career
Learn how to crush your interviews, set more demos, and climb the tech sales ladder. Whether you're a recent grad or career-switcher, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you break into and thrive in tech sales.
#techsales #sdr #saas #salescareer #tiktok
Want more tech sales content? Hit subscribe and let me know what topics you want covered next!
#techsales #b2bsales #sdr #saassales #salesdevelopmentrepresentative #techsales #accountmanager #b2bsaas #transitioningtotechsales #saassales
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Why Tech Sales: Benefits and Opportunities
06:14 - Previous Experience Before Tech Sales
12:26 - Staying Focused in Your Tech Sales Role
14:46 - Breaking Into Tech Sales in 2020: Tips and Strategies
19:27 - Job Applications: How Many Should You Submit Weekly?
21:55 - Weekly Messaging: How Many Messages to Send?
27:50 - Wealth University: Overview and Insights
31:50 - How to Enter Wealth University
32:30 - Challenges of Getting In: Overcoming Obstacles
33:20 - Closing the Interview: Tips for Success
35:00 - What to Do When Recruiters Say "We'll Get Back to You"
38:08 - Hybrid vs. Remote Work: Which is Better?
42:24 - Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
49:56 - Employer Comments on Your Content: Navigating Feedback
54:37 - Brand Deals: Understanding Opportunities
56:57 - Role Models: Who Inspires You?
1:01:36 - Where to Find Sharif: Social Media and Contact Info
Sharriff has over 84K followers on TikTok. You can follow him here.
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