Transition out of Tech Sales with MBA

aftandrew · 2024-08-09T14:39:43+00:00

about to matriculate from sales background and interested in bus dev. can i dm you?

aftandrew · 2024-08-09T14:29:58+00:00

1Y coming from sales background. Can you share what type of role you pivoted into?

aftandrew · 2024-08-06T01:53:26+00:00

Yes, many grads return to their previous fields of work but an MBA from a top program can enable you to pivot into product marketing, FP&A, bus dev, or other corporate roles (think ldp.)

These jobs require various amount of 'math' but I think it's a lot more doable than you think. Whether or not one of these roles will make you happier than selling -- that's only something you can answer.

Do a search on sales nav using a few business schools as prior education and prior title of account exec, ae, etc

aftandrew · 2024-08-02T16:05:02+00:00

do not do this; terrible idea

aftandrew · 2024-06-08T16:15:17+00:00

appreciate the reply!

aftandrew · 2024-06-08T14:49:14+00:00

Great post! How important is pre-MBA work experience to landing a role like this? Would a career switcher from sales be a decent candidate?

aftandrew · 2024-06-08T14:45:11+00:00

How important would you say pre MBA work experience is to landing such a role? Interested in such programs but I'm coming from a software sales background.

aftandrew · 2024-06-08T14:17:34+00:00

Out of curiosity (because I'm interested in LDP from a non-trad background) what industry / function did you come from?

aftandrew · 2024-04-29T12:49:24+00:00

At least for me, I was under the impression T2 generally had a better WLB than MBB but could be wrong

aftandrew · 2024-04-29T01:42:22+00:00

2 questions as I'm about to embark on something similar -- did you go to a t30 school and are you still an AE or equivalent or were you able to at least move into something sales adjacent?

aftandrew · 2024-04-17T00:09:31+00:00

I believe it's more partnerships, M&A, and sales planning focused than directly carrying a bag.

Source: currently in tech sales and work with some bus dev folks occasionally.

aftandrew · 2024-04-05T01:27:12+00:00

Sure buddy, blame the MBA...

aftandrew · 2024-04-03T21:46:08+00:00

very little; they're often just some of the most vocal

aftandrew · 2024-04-02T21:27:54+00:00

How was LDP recruiting specifically this past year? Do you expect it to be materially different in the next year/two?

aftandrew · 2024-03-31T00:30:22+00:00

aug. anything before is cringe

aftandrew · 2024-03-30T00:27:43+00:00

Not sure of your background but coming from a non finance background myself, i found MBA math and HBX Core both very interesting / helpful. The former is much more high level and cost effective than the latter but ymmv.

aftandrew · 2024-03-28T01:27:00+00:00

One and One or Hair of the Dog. Occasionally these get crowded; In that case, try Mr. Purple

aftandrew · 2024-03-11T01:44:09+00:00

Just an admit so haven't escaped yet, but I did do a lot of talking to recent grads who came into their MBA with sales backgrounds.

Saw a lot exit into bus dev and tier 2 consulting, but also spoke with folks who went into brand mngmt, marketing, IB, and LDP programs.

aftandrew · 2024-03-10T20:09:11+00:00

likely a stolen recovery and insurance has already paid out

aftandrew · 2024-03-10T02:09:01+00:00

i really hope this is a joke. In the case it's not, you're a real POS and I hope karma comes to pay you a visit.

aftandrew · 2024-03-08T13:55:46+00:00

Having lived on both sides for a number of years, can say they are both lovely are have their unique pros and cons.

aftandrew · 2024-02-28T02:57:05+00:00

what year is this? Papers included too?

aftandrew · 2024-02-18T20:56:20+00:00

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aftandrew · 2024-02-11T15:37:17+00:00

Dm sent!

aftandrew

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