Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Sales Development Representatives
Erin, an Account Executive at a construction technology company, notes that a sales development representative role is the typical entry-level sales position. Alternatively, customer success roles also serve as an entry point, with both pathways allowing individuals to "work their way up."
Sales, Customer Success, Entry-Level Jobs, Career Paths, Technology Sales
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Erin Seyle
Account Executive
Construction Technology Company
Antioch University
Antioch University - Business
Business Management & Admin
Architecture, Construction & Design, Technology
Sales and Client Management
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in sales at construction technology companies include Sales Development Representatives and Customer Success roles.
2. Customer Success roles can sometimes be a pathway to sales positions.
3. Many people start in entry-level roles and work their way up to Account Executive positions.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
The entry-level position in sales is the Sales Development Representative role. I've also seen people get into sales through customer success. At my company, those are generally the two starting points before people work their way up.
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