{"id":6433,"date":"2021-06-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pulserecruitment.com.au\/how-to-get-a-tech-sales-job-in-2021\/"},"modified":"2023-08-08T13:09:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T03:09:49","slug":"how-to-get-a-tech-sales-job-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pulserecruitment.com.au\/how-to-get-a-tech-sales-job-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get a tech sales job in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Check out our updated version: How to Get a Tech Sales Job in 2023!<\/a><\/p>\n

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So, you want to work in technology sales? Well, you have come to the right place. In this blog, we’ll outline exactly how you can land a job in tech sales even if you have no prior experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 1: Create a tech-focused sales resume<\/span><\/h2>\n

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First and foremost, you should begin with a strong resume, just like you would with any other employment. Consider your previous sales experiences and compile a list of the most transferrable sales skills you can apply to your new role.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unsure what those related skills are? We’re here to assist you, so don’t worry.<\/span><\/p>\n

To begin, if you have any sales expertise from previous employment, that is an excellent place to start. Whether you’ve sold technology or not, much of the selling process is the same if you’ve ever sold anything.<\/span><\/p>\n

You’ll still be gathering as much information as possible about your potential customer to figure out what they want or need and then connect the dots between that need and your product or service.<\/span><\/p>\n

What if you’ve never worked in a sales environment before?<\/span><\/p>\n

Don’t let that stop you. At the end of the day, sales is nothing more than the art of persuasion. In a recent survey undertaken by Pulse Recruitment<\/strong><\/a>, we posed the question “What makes a good salesperson?”. A massive 23% of people answered “persuasiveness”. Just remember, you’ve almost likely had to persuade others, no matter what kind of employment experience you have. That being said, if you can’t think of any circumstances where you’ve had to persuade someone, you might want to think twice about pursuing a career in sales.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, you’ve finished building and polishing your resume. What’s next? The next step is obtaining job interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 2: Get Started on Your Job Search<\/span><\/h2>\n

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There are a variety of approaches you can take. If you have a specific company in mind, you may go straight to their website to seek open opportunities, but more often than not, you’ll need assistance choosing which business you’d like to work for.<\/span><\/p>\n

Job boards and recruiters can help in this situation. You can find many online, including job boards and recruitment agencies dedicated particularly to tech sales, if you do some searching. Of course, we at Pulse Recruitment specialise in tech sales, so we can assist you as well. Just check out our<\/span> Job Search<\/a> page for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 3: Make sure you plan ahead of time for your interview<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Before you walk into the room with a potential employer, there are a few things you should do.<\/span><\/p>\n