If youâre not an engineer, sales is a gateway into tech
The article discusses the role of Sales Development Representative (SDR) as a gateway into various careers within the tech industry, even for those without coding skills. The author shares their personal experience of starting as an SDR at Fivetran and progressing to different roles such as account manager, senior customer success manager, business development manager, and manager of Enterprise Account Strategist team. They emphasize that the SDR role intersects with all aspects of a company, allowing individuals to explore various areas like marketing, product department, or operations. The article also highlights Fivetran's 30-60-90 day training program for sales hires and the importance of empathy and cooperation in the learning experience. For those interested in tech but lacking technical background, the author recommends considering an SDR role as it provides equal opportunities from any background.
Company
Fivetran
Date published
July 11, 2022
Author(s)
Garrett Weisman
Word count
889
Hacker News points
None found.
Language
English