Favorite Parts Of Being A Head Of Global Sales Development At A LinkedIn Top Startup
Iain, Head of Global SDR at a LinkedIn Top Startup, finds the most rewarding aspects of the role to be "the people," emphasizing the importance of enjoying colleagues and collaborators, and the continuous learning opportunities, stating that "the best thing you can do is invest in yourself, learn a ton," which is crucial for adaptability in a rapidly evolving job market.
People Management, Learning and Development, Adaptability, Job Security, Career Growth
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
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Grad Programs
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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. Enjoyable work environment and colleagues
2. Constant learning and skill development
3. Adaptability and job security in a changing market
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
There are two parts to this. First, the people. Whether you like them or not, in sales, you work with people all day long. If you don't like the people you're going to work with, you're probably not going to like your job very much.
I love the people that I manage and the people on my management team. I also love our collaborators in other departments. Most of the time, I even like our customers, when they're not screaming at me. That's super important and makes the day-to-day work much more enjoyable.
The second thing, which is super important, especially early in your career, is that your best asset is yourself. I just like learning. I like being exposed to things I didn't know existed and have no experience in. I get to figure that out and learn on the job every day.
Over the long term, especially for younger folks, investing in yourself and learning a ton is the best thing you can do. With how the job market is evolving, adaptability is going to be one of the most important pieces of your ability to earn a role, particularly as AI emerges. Learning all the time fires me up and will hopefully help with job security in the long term.