I’m 29 and I’ve just landed my first official role in tech sales.My background before Break Into Tech:Before joining, I was working in marketing and channel partnerships. I didn’t come from a traditional sales background and I’d never owned a quota before, but I had experience speaking to customers, partners, and internal teams. I have a degree, but I really struggled to position my experience in a way that made sense for tech sales roles.Why I joined Break Into Tech:I knew I wanted to move into tech sales, but I was getting stuck. I wasn’t sure if my CV was strong enough, how to talk about my experience in interviews, or what recruiters were actually looking for. I also felt like I needed structure and some accountability instead of just applying blindly and hoping for the best.My results:It took me around 2 months to land a role.I’ve accepted an Enterprise SDR role at a B2B SaaS company, fully remote.The role comes with a £38k+ base plus commission, with progression after ramp.How Break Into Tech helped me:What helped me most was: • Improving my CV and LinkedIn positioning • Learning how to communicate my experience properly in interviews • Interview prep and confidence • Getting more comfortable with sales conversations and cold calling • Being part of a community where people were going through the same thingMore than anything, it helped me learn from each interview instead of feeling discouraged, and to stay consistent even when things didn’t work out straight away.Final thoughts:I’d recommend Break Into Tech to anyone who’s serious about breaking into tech sales but feels stuck or unsure where to start. You still have to put the work in yourself, but the structure and guidance definitely helped me get there.
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