Favorite Parts of Working in the Software Sales Industry as a Head of Global SDR
Iain, Head of Global SDR at a LinkedIn Top StartUp, enjoys the constant learning and diverse interactions inherent in software sales, stating that "every day is different" and allows for a broad understanding of how businesses operate. The lucrative compensation is also a significant factor in their career choice, contrasting it with lower-paying options considered after obtaining a biology degree.
Sales, Business Development, Networking, Compensation and Benefits, Professional Development
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Iain Rodoni
Head of Global SDR
Linkedin Top StartUp
UCSB
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Biology & Related Sciences
Technology
Sales and Client Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Working with people and learning something new every day is a key aspect of software sales that Iain enjoys. The constant learning and growth keep the job exciting and engaging.
2. Iain appreciates the broad experience and exposure to different businesses that software sales offers. Understanding how businesses operate from both a selling and working perspective is a significant part of his enjoyment.
3. The high earning potential of software sales was a major factor in Iain's career choice. He emphasizes that this is a significant benefit of the industry and was a motivating factor in choosing this career path over alternatives like biology research.
Transcript
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Q7: Favorite parts - industry
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
The industry I'm in is software sales. There are two main things I enjoy about it. First, you're constantly working with people.
This means every day is different. You learn something new about yourself and others, and you're always learning or growing. This is different from accounting, where you might become very skilled at one specific thing.
Instead, I get a broad experience. I'm constantly made uncomfortable learning new things, all while better understanding how businesses operate. Whether it's the business I work for, or the business I'm selling to, it's cool to see how businesses function.
I love the learning aspect. There's a logic to business, what you *should* do on paper, and what people actually do. Bridging those two on a day-to-day basis is constantly enjoyable.
The other thing I like about my industry, which I think not many people talk about, is that it pays well. I think that's important, and it was one of the reasons I chose this career.
I have a biology degree and didn't want to do research positions because that wasn't my speed. Those positions also don't make a lot of money. This career is my speed, and it helps me make money to live the lifestyle I want. So, I learn a ton and get paid for it – that's pretty great.