Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Account Executives at Asana
According to Sara, the tech sales industry has "so many easy entry points," where almost everyone begins in an entry-level role, "usually called a sales development representative or a business development representative," with responsibilities that include fielding inbounds or cold calling to find new clients. This makes tech sales a particularly accessible career path for those just starting out.
Entry-Level, Sales Development, Business Development, Career Paths, Job Opportunities
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
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Sara Kramer
Account Executive
Asana
University of San Diego
n/a
Business Management & Admin
Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain, Technology
Sales and Client Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level roles in sales often start as a Sales Development Representative (SDR) or Business Development Representative (BDR).
2. SDR/BDR roles involve fielding inbound inquiries or cold calling to find new clients.
3. The sales industry has many accessible entry points, making it a good option for undergraduates and graduates.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate or graduate student might consider?
I think this is also one of the best things about this sales industry. There are so many easy entry points to get into it. In fact, almost everyone starts at the entry-level role, which is usually called a sales development representative or a business development representative.
In this role, your job is either to field inbound leads, like I did when I first started my career, or to cold call and find new clients for the business. It's a really easy career for entry-level individuals.