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Teachers make great SDRs! Let's talk about some of the transferable skills that teachers bring to the sales development role. 🗣 Effective communication: Parent/teacher conferences, conveying complex information in a simple manner, tailoring messages to suit the audience, listening and assessing for understanding are skills that teachers have mastered. These skills are valuable when quickly trying to connect with an individual during a cold call, overcome objections through active listening, customizing sales pitches, and scheduling meetings by exhausting all possibilities by making sure both parties understand the whats being offered/objected before ending the call. Let's not forget scheduling the conference. Sometimes it takes multiple touches to reach the parents.😌 👥 Relationship building: Teachers find creative ways to build strong relationships with parents and students. Sending a note to a parent about something cool their child did is something I liked to do. It's makes the parent and child feel good and makes it easier when you have to inform a parent about a negative incident. The same can be done when building relationships in sales. Sending useful or helpful info to potential clients and genuinely getting to know them and their needs can form a good working relationship. 💻 Tracking information/progress: Teachers track children's progress throughout the school year. I would keep a notebook in my pocket and jot down things I saw my little ones doing pertaining to their academic growth, then later record it in the progress tracking software so I could give parents specific examples of how their child was progressing. This directly transfers to the SDR role because information regarding contact with prospects and customers must be recorded in the CRM to make transitions between sales team members smooth and ensure follow ups are being made in a timely manner. So consider me, a teacher, when looking to hire your next sales development representative 😊 #SeekingSDRPositions #WantsToWork #OpenToWork #CourseCareers #SDR #BDR

Day 4 of careers teachers could rock: Sales (SDRs, BDRs, account executives, account managers, etc). 📚➡️💼 Why Teachers Make Exceptional Salespeople 🌟 1️⃣ **Communication Skills**: Teachers excel in conveying complex ideas in an understandable manner, a crucial skill in sales to explain product benefits clearly. 2️⃣ **Empathy and Understanding**: Understanding students' needs and adjusting teaching methods accordingly mirrors the ability to empathize with clients to identify their needs and offer tailored solutions. The art of discovery is something teachers do by nature. They listen. They dig in. They understand. 3️⃣ **Adaptability**: Teachers are accustomed to adapting on the fly, just as salespeople must pivot strategies based on client feedback and market changes. 4️⃣ **Resilience**: Handling diverse classrooms and managing challenges daily equips teachers with resilience, an invaluable trait in sales to bounce back from rejection and maintain motivation. 5️⃣ **Organizational Skills**: Juggling lesson plans, grading, and extracurricular activities showcases teachers' organizational prowess, crucial for managing sales pipelines effectively. 6️⃣ **Getting Buy-In**: Teachers spend much of their time convincing a (mostly) disinterested audience of all the reasons to be engaged. They know how to speak to pain points, keep a prospect interested, and value-sell. Next time you're looking to build a top-notch sales team, consider tapping into the talent pool of former teachers. Their unique experiences and skills set them up for success in the sales arena! And teachers, just because this one isn’t a traditional route, don’t discount yourself. Look for entry roles like BDRs or SDRs to get your foot in the door. You’ve got this! #Sales #TeachersInSales #TransitionedTeacher #TransitioningTeacher

🚀 Exciting Announcement! 🚀 Hey everyone! I completed the Tech Sales course at CourseCareers at the end of October. I didn't announce it before. I was waiting to get my resume updated and thinking about where I would be applying. I was also working on answering some common interview questions. I apologize for the late update here. 🙏 Huge thanks to Trent Dressel and Troy Buckholdt for crafting such a comprehensive and insightful course! Your dedication to empowering aspiring tech sales professionals is commendable. 🎓 Throughout the course, I gained valuable insights into how tech sales work, honed my soft skills, and mastered effective outreach strategies. From cold calling and email outreach to understanding the sales cycle, the learning experience has been helpful. 💡 One key takeaway: Sales is all about your customers. It's about understanding their needs, building relationships, and delivering value. This course has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to thrive. 🚀 #Tech #TechSales #CareerDevelopment

Hey Highschool Seniors! 🎓 Confused about college? Consider this: up to 80% of college students change their majors, and 24% drop out. So, you're not alone on this🌟 Why should you consider Sales as your next big move? Easy: No college degree required, and the skills you gain are a game-changer! 💪 From effective communication to problem-solving, sales sets you up for success in any field. Comment below if you're considering a career in sales or if you want to know more! If you're currently looking for a Sales position, what are your problems? 🌊 #SalesOpportunity #CareerBoost #NoDegreeNoProblem

Can you guess which industry has a ton of overlap with pre-sales? Well there are many, but in this post we are focusing on our awesome friends in the education space! In this guide we explore how you can make the transition from being a educator into the awesome world of pre-sales. Want to see how the skills you already have map to a pre-sales role? Read on below... #sales #careers #hiring #education #educators

Hi Connection, I require a trainer for a team of International cold-calling agents. It's a project-based job. The applicant must have prior training and cold-calling experience. Share your resume to [email protected] to apply. We expect the trainer to cover the following points in the training session Introduction to cold calling principles Overcoming objections and handling rejections Scripting and practicing cold calls Identifying and handling gatekeepers effectively Techniques to build rapport and establish credibility Role-playing scenarios with gatekeeper interactions Creating unique value propositions tailored to target markets Emphasizing the benefits and solutions offered Developing effective pitches for different buyer personas Understanding common objections and formulating responses Role-playing objection-handling scenarios Strategies for turning objections into opportunities Evaluating individual performance through simulated scenarios Providing constructive feedback for improvement #hiring #hiringalert #coldcalling #trainer #freelancejobs #interntionalsales #jobforyou #telesales #callcenter

I always tell my students, I don’t want to hear how many hours you worked. I don’t care about hours. I want to know how many calls you made. How many people you saw. How many conversations you had. How many follow-ups you did. How many evaluations of those interactions you did. How much information and learning you had. Committing to your needle movers on a consistent basis is what leads to success. Not sitting at your desk for 12 hours (most likely getting lost in the minutia). It’s hard for some people to shift from that mindset especially if they were an hourly employee and now they’re a commissioned sales rep. It was hard for me. But it’s very important to understand and transform if you want to succeed above the norm. Play the long game. Commit to needle movers. Results will follow. #salestrainer #lifecoach #sales #successmindset #personaldevelopment #careersuccess

4 Things to Keep in Mind as you Break into Tech Sales.... 1. Shine a Light on Your Skills: Rewrite your resume and cover letter to show how those awesome transferable skills apply to sales. Think about past jobs and highlight accomplishments that show you're a great communicator and problem-solver. 2. Learn the Lingo: Do some research on the tech niche you're interested in. This shows you're curious and eager to learn, which is a huge plus. Plus, knowing some industry terms will impress future employers! 3. Network Like Crazy: LinkedIn is your friend! Connect with people in the tech industry, join sales groups, and go to events. Building relationships opens doors and helps you learn from experienced salespeople. 4. Find a Sales Mentor: This can be a game-changer! A mentor can guide you, answer your questions, and help you navigate the sales world. Even if you have to pay, if you can, DO IT! As long as they have a heart of a teacher and have been where you are trying to go, JUST DO IT. Having a mentor will accelerate your process 10 fold! ___________ Sales is all about building relationships and helping people. If you've got the skills and the passion, you can definitely succeed! PS: Huge shoutout to my mentor, Allen Hughes (Allen Hughes III) He's been a lifesaver, helping tons of people (including me!) break into sales. His guidance has been invaluable. If you're thinking about sales, don't give up! There are amazing mentors out there who can help you on your journey #careeradvice #techsales #breakintosales #newbeginnings #mentorship #sales #saas

let's talk sales and Teaching. I am one person who does my work with alot of passion.For people who saw me holding my receipt books in sales could never imagine that i would be this happy in class.. Awwhhh Both roles have had a great impact in my life.Some of the shared impact for both roles include ; 1.For sales if you can't communicate effectively and build relationships forget about repeat sales and in Education I mean if you can't communicate effectively what will you do in class(take note all teachers be mindful of what you say otherwise you may cause wounds forever). 2.I am telling you that customers and students share common characters so you may need to Elevate your adaptability and resilience levels before you join any of the two, otherwise one student may make you hate school. 3. Besides making sales, being that I was working with farmers and I am from a farming background I looked so much at any impact I would create rather than just making sales, what more can you do as a teacher if not creating impact? 4.What is greater than learning and improving yourself? Yes in sales almost I would a get lesson daily from customers, colleagues and the whole situation. In Education we are learning everyday especially with the new curriculum. Rovisa do you regret joining sales? No I Do Not Do you like the teaching? "like" is an underating word for this role . I teach with a big smile and I am grateful for the experiences and skills I got from sales, they have enhanced my teaching practices. Honestly it feels nice to see yourself in a position of inspiring young minds.