might turn down 300K promotion. SRS. AMA

[Insanity_SC]

Not calling fraud necessarily, but how'd you land this position so young?

Last corporate organization I was part of, the youngest outside rep pulling in that type of revenue was 31 and that was pretty unheard of. Most places seem to require 8 years experience inside rep (makes like 50-60k). I was in a similar industry, but we pushed data storage solutions.

Anyway **** I'd take it, you seem to be doubting yourself. If you're not bull****ting you've obviously got a good head on your shoulders for this line of work, why the trepidation about a region change? Just apply the same tried n' true tactics you've learned from day 1.

I am the youngest here. the rest in the senior role are 35-45. I worked a boiler room sales gig out of college then went to a Fortune 50 silicon valley company. then this small, rapidly growing SAAS company

I am really considering it. I just pushed back hard when they told me (want the ca role) but am slowly coming around. dunno, I just had a vision of working in CA for a few more years. Moving to DTLA. not sure if this new region will suck.

[TheAmericano]

op your clearly millions in sales.....da fawk are you selling

[Insanity_SC]

Not capped but i'd have to obliterate my number in current role to make up the difference. Just no way to do that. It's public sector, these deals take over a year to close.

and yeah it's taxed to fuk I imagine. It looks great on a resume too though. the larger accounts and comp and all

[Bettabez]

I am the youngest here. the rest in the senior role are 35-45. I worked a boiler room sales gig out of college then went to a Fortune 50 silicon valley company. then this small, rapidly growing SAAS company

I am really considering it. I just pushed back hard when they told me (want the ca role) but am slowly coming around. dunno, I just had a vision of working in CA for a few more years. Moving to DTLA. not sure if this new region will suck.

Well dude, kudos either way. I thought 31 was impressive, 26 is unheard of. Solid mixture of luck/balls/brains.

We walked a similar path before I threw in the cards (regarding corporate tech. sales).

[Iamasupersayin]

Well dude, kudos either way. I thought 31 was impressive, 26 is unheard of. Solid mixture of luck/balls/brains.

We walked a similar path before I threw in the cards (regarding corporate tech. sales). I spent 13 months in the San Jose area fresh out of college really sweating before I could move up and relocate.

fam friend offered to take me and bro str8 outa hs no experience in sales.....bro has done it part time for a yr and already has confirmed 100k
for next 3 years....i graduate this yr....no e-brag but u mad?

[CickSunt]

Op do what warrem buffets personal assistant did give up what you want for 8 years them retire. Lol at not giving up a few years of happiness so you can have 40-60 more not working


If you don't dp this I will look for you, I will find you and I will kill you. I say this as a man who learned a specific set of skills as an automotive repairman

[RocknRollMuscle]

ur telling me.

as a technology trainer, in it technology changes every 2 years. so companies need their workers to keep their skills up and don't have faith they'll learn on their own at home.

so i did the ol flying thing everywhere. a pain and always difficult having no life. can't do that forever.

OP i take it the leads come to you? The bigg diff between goat and poverty sales jobs. Who gets the leads. Craigslist is full of jobs where you have to cold call all day, or they give u leads but u make like $15/hr

[DotheDew563]

Always been interested in sales.. though it seems like a job that's not so secure, especially if you don't meet sales goals.

How stressful is your job? Any techniques/tactics you use to help close deals?

[Bettabez]

fam friend offered to take me and bro str8 outa hs no experience in sales.....bro has done it part time for a yr and already has confirmed 100k
for next 3 years....i graduate this yr....no e-brag but u mad?

Why would I be mad?

I'm not talking about some entry-level position where cream of the crop could get sweaty and possibly see 100k (read: it's not likely). I was discussing (with OP) outside rep. gigs that earn 200+ if you hit your numbers.

Let me guess, your opportunity comes with a base around 30 and commission is uncapped? I'll just say good luck dude but you're likely in for a rude awakening. If I'm wrong, and its pure commission please see nicolascagelaughing.gif.

[Insanity_SC]

ur telling me.

as a technology trainer, in it technology changes every 2 years. so companies need their workers to keep their skills up and don't have faith they'll learn on their own at home.

so i did the ol flying thing everywhere. a pain and always difficult having no life. can't do that forever.

OP i take it the leads come to you? The bigg diff between goat and poverty sales jobs. Who gets the leads. Craigslist is full of jobs where you have to cold call all day, or they give u leads but u make like $15/hr

They get routed through a few layers before coming to me. We have existing relationships with every customer to some extent. No cold calls. Some outbound prospecting but its very warm.

Yeah the trainers live a rough life on the road. Even more traveling and difficult logistics

Always been interested in sales.. though it seems like a job that's not so secure, especially if you don't meet sales goals.

How stressful is your job? Any techniques/tactics you use to help close deals?

That's right. It's usually not secure and certainly stressful. That's why it pays otherwise there'd be an endless supply of reps.

Mine now isnt stressful. Made presidents club past two years. But the new spot would have more stress. I got my new 2016 goals today and am confident i can hit them (in current spot )

I would always recommend giving it a shot. You might like it. All sorts of people can do well. The stereotypes just arent true in this day and age and industry. All sorts of people do it

[Jagwired16]

op's income/aesthetics to age ratio is inspiring.

[bobsapp]

Work now like others wont so you can live later like others cant.

[IBench5Pounds]

Bro Im about to start an entry level sales job in London selling Software as a service, any tips on how to be a good salesman (soz for the wide question)?

[xavengedx23]

OP is a fukking god. I follow him on snapchat. This brah is living luxurious as fuk srs. Brb always on jets sitting first class drinking, brb GOAT penthouse, brb goat goat

[Insanity_SC]

Bro Im about to start an entry level sales job which is pretty good... any tips on how to be a good salesman (soz for the wide question)?

Oh man. There's a library worth of books devoted to just this topic.

Number one tip is persistence. You can hack through the rest of it if you're persistent and keeo your head up. And assuming you are sensible enough to know a real opportunity from a bs one. Dont get tricked into lofty promises from companies

[Insanity_SC]

OP is a fukking god. I follow him on snapchat. This brah is living luxurious as fuk srs. Brb always on jets sitting first class drinking, brb GOAT penthouse, brb goat goat

Lmao. Who are you on there? Cant tell from avi in mobile browser

[xavengedx23]

Lmao. Who are you on there? Cant tell from avi in mobile browser

Check reps fukkboi

[IBench5Pounds]

Oh man. There's a library worth of books devoted to just this topic.

Number one tip is persistence. You can hack through the rest of it if you're persistent and keeo your head up. And assuming you are sensible enough to know a real opportunity from a bs one. Dont get tricked into lofty promises from companies

Thanks for that bro, fuk me man 300k at the age of 26 is pretty insane. Mirin' hard

[Ancient Olympia]

Makes me laugh when 25 year olds pretend that companies would trust them with million dollar deals or to run companies. This isn't a movie.

[HardCharger23]

If I were in your shoes I'd take the gig and move to bozeman or something. Get in make the money and get out. So Cal will still he there when you get out with all that cash.

[MyBaddBrah]

I'd take it in a heartbeat dude. You're still plenty young enough. Work that chit till you're around 35 or so.

[Zorbs]

Idk if this was mentioned in the thread before but

Pretty sure federal income taxes increase once you make over 250K

[brodiddly]

I'd just get into car sales and make 300k while working 5 mins from home like that guy who's always making threads here

[Insanity_SC]

Makes me laugh when 25 year olds pretend that companies would trust them with million dollar deals or to run companies. This isn't a movie.

well I sold a used semiconductor fabrication tool for $600K at 22 (used equipment arbitrage)...so I think they'd trust me to work on 100K deals after that at a fortune 50 company. then 500-800K deals at new company. then 1-8 mil deals in new spot

it's not quite as risky as you're making it out to be.

If I were in your shoes I'd take the gig and move to bozeman or something. Get in make the money and get out. So Cal will still he there when you get out with all that cash.

thinking about that. Bozeman would be goat. downside is small airport means really tough to fly around the western us without a lot of planning and waiting around in airports. so much easier to fly PDX -> SFO/SJC/LAX/SD.

but tempted...seriously tempted.

Idk if this was mentioned in the thread before but

Pretty sure federal income taxes increase once you make over 250K

yep but it's just marginal so only lose a few grand to that increase. assuming I did well anyways. one deal lost or won alone is 20 to 40 thousand in commission so the rest becomes largely moot....it's just so variable and unpredictable that nothing besides closing the deal matters.

[JKLOL]

Doesn't sound like you have much reason not to...

[klamkracker]

fellow sales bruh, good job OP

If you really wont enjoy the move then don't take it because you will be miserable. Money sounds great, but if you are living good right now I'd just wait out for the promotion you really want in the area you want.

[TheWorldIsUrs]

26? Nikka you atleast 40.

[boutthreefiddy]

Dude I would take it. And if not you can anyways go back. But opportunities you cant pass up and regret later. Take it so you can't ever wonder what if.

Those territories are so much fun. Much better than CA imo. Cost of living is much better. Quality of life is great. If your young there is no better time to make a move and max. Your earnings

However. Don't know how much more difficult your job would be/how sales are in those regions.

[jasowhit]

OP please stop calling me every day.

[Wakafc86]

Unless you have a family (wife, kids etc) at home you would be silly not to take it.
I gave up a higher salary just so that i was home each night with my family. Once you get into $200k + roles you can live comfortably anyways.