College To Enterprise Account Executive Path At A Cloud Cost Management Startup
Nick's undergraduate experience didn't directly align with their current career as an Enterprise Account Executive, admitting "I didn't do much," but a part-time sales job and an entry-level position after graduation launched their career in sales and technology. This demonstrates that a traditional, linear career path isn't always necessary for success.
Sales, Technology, Entry-Level Jobs, Career Paths, Networking
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Job Title
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Nick Martinazzi
Enterprise Account Executive
Cloud Cost Management Start Up
University of California Santa Barbara
None
Classics, Spanish Literature
Technology
Sales and Client Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. While Nick's experience may be atypical, his success demonstrates that a direct path from college to this career isn't always necessary.
2. Even without a directly related degree or internships, his part-time sales job provided valuable experience.
3. Entry-level positions exist in this field; a relevant degree isn't always a requirement for getting started. Networking and applicable skills may be more important initially
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
To be completely transparent, I didn't do a lot during my degree. I studied something completely separate from what I'm doing today.
I didn't do any internships, though I did have a part-time job selling things during my junior and senior year. But that was about it. I didn't do much else.
I got in once I graduated with an entry-level position. It was something anyone interested could apply for without necessarily having a specific background. That's where I started, and I've been in the sales and technology space ever since.
I kind of wish I had done more in college, but it worked out.
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