I've found success as a wholesale account executive for a hard goods company, exponentially growing my sales and opening new accounts for major retailers over the past few years but in an industry where opportunities have been shrinking overall. Luckily I'm still currently employed and doing well but thinking ahead, I'd like to transfer my skills to a similar position in HCM and/or SaaS because this is where I see future growth opportunity - any advice as to where I can seek an informational interview for better insight on this industry? And any recommendations on how I can tailor my resume to highlight the value I can bring from another industry?
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Barb Hansen
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11/09/20 at 11:36PM UTC
you might want to look at applying at SaaS companies that supplies software to your industry - hard goods/industrial/retail.
Your current experience would be welcome in SaaS companies that sell to companies like yours.
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Chris B
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Closer & Business Growth Facilitator
11/12/20 at 4:22AM UTC
Thank you!
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Serena
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Account Manager
11/11/20 at 1:57PM UTC
join sales saas groups on linkedin to get some insight into how sales would differ! Join other networking groups, try opportunities.linkedin.com, sign up for webinars to demo products, etc. That has helped me!
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Brittany Cyran, MPH (she/her)
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Account Management & Public Health Professional
11/11/20 at 7PM UTC
The previous comments are great suggestions! Check out Women in Sales Everwhere: https://womeninsaleseverywhere.com/. I've had success searching Meetup for relevant groups - you could search for SaaS sales, and I'm sure you'll find some great networking opportunities!
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Chris B
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Closer & Business Growth Facilitator
11/12/20 at 4:24AM UTC
Thank you all this is great advice
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Kelli
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I help you go from STUCK TO FULFILLED
11/13/20 at 7:49PM UTC
Hi Chris! My guess is you have quite a bit of experience to bring to other industries, but it's hard to figure out how to "state it" on your resume. I'm happy to help you with that. Feel free to message me.
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