Significant Career Lesson From A Senior Sales Manager At PepsiCo
Chris's significant career lesson centers on the importance of networking and visibility within senior leadership, stating that "it's not what you know, it's who you know". A key career advancement, a "dream move," resulted directly from senior leadership's awareness of Chris's capabilities, highlighting the power of strategic networking in securing coveted opportunities.
Networking, Executive/Leadership, Career Development, Achieving Goals, Motivational Stories
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Chris Tuzzio
Foodservice Senior Key Account Sales Manager
PepsiCo
University of Colorado Boulder
n/a
Political Science, American Studies
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Food, Beverages & Alcohol
Sales and Client Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Networking is crucial for career advancement, especially in securing prominent roles.
2. Senior leadership connections can significantly impact career progression and opportunities.
3. Proactive networking and visibility to senior management increase the chances of being considered for coveted positions.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that's proven significant in your career?
It's the age-old saying: it's not what you know, it's who you know and how you network. This was a dream role of mine.
It took the Vice President of PepsiCo to come out here. I was chosen to perform in front of him, which led me to move out here.
I 100% wouldn't have gotten this opportunity if he hadn't made the calls he did. I also wasn't lucky enough to be selected to present in front of him that day.
The biggest lesson is to make sure you network. Stay on senior leadership's radar. That way, when opportunities arise, you'll be the first person they think of.
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