Break into Tech Sales WITHOUT Any Experience (Timeless Guide 📝)

Break into Tech Sales: coursecareers.com/a/trent

[@TrentDressel]

If you're interested in starting a career in tech sales, I'm the instructor at CourseCareers where I put together the most in depth course teaching people how to break into tech sales without a degree or previous experience required. You can use this link to start the free introduction course if you want to learn more: coursecareers.com/trentdressel

[@4thirty8]

I’m starting this week!

[@TrentDressel]

@@4thirty8 Let's gooo! use code TRENT50 to save $50 on sign up😎

[@TrentDressel]

I think you have a chance but obstacles to overcome that may give other candidates an edge, you'll need to find the right situation@TiMMY2PH0NE5

[@marekokhoele7521]

Would it be possible to get into tech sales even though I’m in South Africa

[@AdrienneHuger-er7pb]

I never realized how important the Linkedin profile was until I became a student at course careers. Always learning from your content.

[@vinmatano]

I totally agree. The unexperienced TikTok BDRs love talking about mass-applying. It doesn't work.

[@TrentDressel]

You know the game behind the game

[@benjamin2151]

@@TrentDresselim so unfamiliar w tech sales but im tired of that type of tiktok page “ill show u exactly how to …” stfu bc if that was true you would gatekeep it to not over saturate your field

[@tajnehal]

Incredible tutorial Trent! Love this ❤

[@TrentDressel]

Trying to transform the lives in tech sales brother

[@kaleenarichardson4232]

Thank you and I appreciate you sharing this information! Extremely helpful !

[@TrentDressel]

glad you found the video useful Kaleena!

[@user-qe2hh3cp6r]

Great video Trent! Very informative and helpful.

[@TrentDressel]

Thank you Mohamed 🙌

[@kimdressel7821]

Great motivational video and the new editing is 💯!

[@TrentDressel]

💯

[@michellemichelle3545]

Need this right now. Thank you!!!

[@TrentDressel]

🙌🙌🙌right on time

[@frensou4737]

Valuable tips. Thank you for sharing. I would love a video about interview tips

[@TrentDressel]

I will make this video in the upcoming ones - has been requested frequently

[@infini.tesimo]

I have found that another backdoor way to a company potentially is one of the employees is a champion for the company that they work for and often talk about what they do on social media, it's a very warm conversation and I have yet to face a rejection into what I need to know so that I could work there or at another company that they used to work at. Try it guys, it works.

[@TrentDressel]

That is a creative strategy, good share

[@alfiz10]

AWESOME VIDEO. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@funmilolalanade3800]

Thank you Trent, I just finished my masters in supply chain management and this video has really given me a more transparent way of forging ahead to get a good job. Looking forward to coming back to share my success story with you.

[@busangmagosi5901]

Any update?

[@adamalpinamusic]

These are some amazing Processes !

[@jordyntapley-ls2dl]

Thank you man !

[@TrentDressel]

I hope you enjoyed Jordyn!

[@tygoosehorn]

Thank you!!!

[@Grayzful]

Fantastic video Trent thank you

[@TrentDressel]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Nathanielvargas1]

Trent great stuff. I’m glad you were an instructor in Course Careers. I strongly believe just following you and watching your videos and trying your courses will give me the upper hand as I go down this SDR path. Question, from your experience. Which companies would you say are some of the best companies to work for when trying to build a career as an SDR?

[@TrentDressel]

the top 10 list on clouded judgement

[@samar376]

Learning a lot from you

[@TrentDressel]

Pumped to hear you are learning & finding value from the videos!

[@AdiViswa634]

I highly appreciate this information. As you were speaking, I hit my Linkedin profile to immediately change what was holding me back. As someone who comes from a background of Sales in College and Technology(developer) after college, I really want to break into this industry right now. With the demand in this industry and different levels of growth, I have never felt my calling in life better than going into a role in tech sales

[@TrentDressel]

The small changes will give you a slight edge - keep striving for growth

[@curlyhairchild7574]

My man Trent💪🏽 💪

[@TrentDressel]

I gotchu! 🤝

[@rafikvanc]

Thanks Trent.

[@TrentDressel]

I appreciate your support

[@derrickcarter2194]

Hi iam a barber looking to get into this industry. Also i am new to all of this but im will to learn .

[@atifzafar1090]

@Trent Dressel, how to get a SAAS Sales Job if you're not based in the USA with USA Based companies even if you've experience working with US Based Software companies?

[@PewPewFig]

I plan on getting on this soon. I have about a year left on my army contract, I have a wife and kid on the way. Im hoping I can secure a job a few months before my contract ends, so I can transition to civilian life smoothly.

[@TrentDressel]

I know many veterans who make the transition seamlessly to tech sales, you got this

[@dano1340]

I’m the same! A year and a half left in the British army, and looking at getting into this by the time I have left. Good luck bro

[@Bigfatpauly__]

Question: how well do you think 6+ years of car sales will transfer to Tech Sales? Would you recommend starting as an SDR/BDR, or jumping straight to AE given the transferable skills? Thanks in advance! Love your content!

[@TrentDressel]

Start as SDR, your baseline skills will translate, message me on LI for further guidance if interested

[@poseidonsoundz]

What if you’re a top performer in car sales? I know you don’t have a background in car sales, but for an example what if you’re the type of sales person that management seeks to close the harder deals? Looking to get into tech sales, and I’m aiming for an AE role but I’m open to SDR or BDR if there’s an opportunity for rapid growth.

[@jacksonramey7003]

If there is a website field that you can fill in on an application online I will record a Loom video saying 1. Who I am 2. What I’m applying for/why this company 3. Addressing that I don’t have tech sales experience and what I can bring to the table so that it shouldn’t matter. I put this on all my applications if it’s an option. 2/2 on getting interviews if the video is watched.

[@TrentDressel]

that is a really creative idea that sounds like it would work really well!

[@dontlethimbullyyouson]

What series is best to join startup where they will have good training?

[@TrentDressel]

Most A's are probably solid

[@OYEMWIMINA]

Great vid

[@TrentDressel]

thank you

[@TopherGamer]

thanks for the vid! I am Platform Architect with over 10years of experience Software Engineer/Application Engineer. Im looking to shift into Tech Sales but dont know where to start. People I know in the space say employers are looking for experience, but how does one obtain experience. Any tips/advice would be great. Thanks!

[@TrentDressel]

You have the background to make it happen- you may need to take a step back level wise, like start as SDR but you can do it

[@NickAbrego]

I've been in logistics management for 10+ years I really want to transition into tech sales but cant pin point where to start. Any tips?!

[@TrentDressel]

Start applying

[@michaelnewman655]

love it

[@Datb2]

Hi Trent, i am intersted in the healthcare saas companies and id like to compile my top ten. will repvue help with this?

[@TrentDressel]

Yes it can

[@antoinette3364]

I am born in New York city but I have a child in Michigan staying for kindergarten school and I'm just staying in New York to get on my feet, is it still flexible to travel or work in another location for example in Michigan for a remote job?

[@TrentDressel]

if the company allows remote then yes

[@lululemonbar9110]

Is tech sales a career where you can have a flexible schedule or work remote or both? Thanks

[@TrentDressel]

decent flexibility

[@kebnalsa]

Which certifications should I look to complete?

[@TrentDressel]

this the only one - coursecareers.com/a/tech

[@wesswood1]

I just took my tech sales final exam Tuesday night. You need at least a 70% to pass…it’s out of 84 points so I need at least 58 points…I scored 36 pts…my short answer responses and my voice responses haven’t been graded yet…I need 22 more points to pass…I did the math and I KNOW FOR A FACT that I will have earned more than 22 points! It’s 44 more possible points that I can earn…I only need 22 more. I’m so anxious and excited. I KNOW I earned 22 more points because in what remains, I scored myself conservatively. For 2 point questions that I know I got right, I gave myself 1 point. On the 10 point cold email I gave myself 5 points even though I actually scored at least a 7. I went back to compare mine to his example and mine was just as good! In the four point questions I scored myself a 2 even though I know I got at least a 3 or perfect! So yeah!! First try and I know I passed it! It takes 72 hours for them to grade it! I’ll know tomorrow which is Friday the 11th my son’s birthday! Feeling good!!

[@TrentDressel]

👏👏👏 pumped for you!

[@wesswood1]

@@TrentDressel I have one question, Trent. After that, my next 150 dollar payment was due. Are they still going to grade my test since I haven’t made the next payment yet? Can’t pay until pay day this Friday? Just wondering if that makes a difference in them grading my test

[@TrentDressel]

@@wesswood1 I believe you should be fine bit if you run into a problem you can email [e-mail]

[@wesswood1]

@@TrentDressel gotcha. I’ll do that. Thanks!

[@user-yh8eb1ei4m]

Hello Dressel for the linkedin profile shall I be honest when I create it and say I am a student or a college fresher.

[@TrentDressel]

Make it happen

[@martinlutherkingjr.5582]

How much reading is required? Will a slow reader survive?

[@TrentDressel]

yes

[@ben.tested]

not sure if I'll get hired by all this, but I at least feel better about my chances. I've been applying for the last 8 months, 100's of jobs, with ZERO luck.

[@TrentDressel]

keep going

[@CartierCarter334]

Hey Trent, I'm currently taking CourseCareers and I'm having trouble getting my videos to load. Do you know anyone that this has happened to? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[@TrentDressel]

It should be fixed now

[@amberdrew3500]

At what age can you start tech sales? I am 17 at the moment and I am planning to do it at the age of 18 or early or maybe later.

[@TrentDressel]

I started at 22 once I graduated from college

[@shaesmith9460]

Trent, I have sold for the past 3.5 years. Just quit my job a few months ago with the intention of getting into tech sales. From what you have seen, would it behove me to look for a BDR job first? Also welcome to CO!

[@TrentDressel]

If you are not currently employed, most typically lose some leverage with finding the next job, I would advise you start applying and learn feedback in the process what hesitations they have, if any

[@shaesmith9460]

@@TrentDressel thanks so much!

[@felicemarin4497]

Hi, thanks for your video. I started coursecareers today. I have a IT background but I need to change my resume to a sales perspective because I want to start applying next week. Do you know who can help with that ? Thanks in advance!!!

[@TrentDressel]

Pumped for you - start applying now - book coaching for resume help or use the community

[@felicemarin4497]

@@TrentDressel thanks! I will!

[@dwtricks5269]

Hey I need sales representative for my web design services would you like to do it for me?​@@felicemarin4497

[@bronbron9049]

Do you think its sustainable to balance full time college with a tech sales job?

[@TrentDressel]

Not really, but if you are young with no responsibilities, might as well give it a shot

[@FulMangchan-yg9lz]

Do you have to go college to become sale tech or can you start right after high school?

[@TrentDressel]

Landing SDR job right out of high school is better bc you are way ahead of everyone who goes to college - message me on LinkedIn if you want any more advice

[@TrentDressel]

What questions do you have breaking into tech sales in 2023? Let me know so I can answer then! ⬇

[@Sebastian-oj2gu]

Thoughts on breaking into it at an older age (30+)

[@TrentDressel]

@@Sebastian-oj2gu I believe age (life experience) gives you more of an edge for the right opportunity, if the company is looking to hirer younger SDRs to develop, may not be right for you. I would look for someething that gives you quicker path into closing role

[@tino9632]

How come you dont post the course careers link in the description? Are you still affiliated and/or recommend taking that course?

[@TrentDressel]

@@tino9632 I recommend CourseCareers 100%

[@mazi_pnd8379]

Hey Trent! Just watched your video, great work man. I’ve been interested in tech sales for a while and wanted to ask if it’s something that’s possible to do part time while in school. Currently in my last year of grad school for physical therapy (26 years old currently).

[@Koolreactionz]

Thumps up

[@TrentDressel]

TY

[@vinmatano]

Dude is stepping up his edit game! 🔥

[@TrentDressel]

Taking things to the next level

[@Frederick0220]

9:15 love ya Trent but there are not 56 weeks in a year! Haha

[@TrentDressel]

Classic mistake

[@Frederick0220]

@@TrentDressel Happens to the best of us, mah man. Keep up the good work. Your vids are immensely valuable for people getting into tech sales.

[@erickrincon3379]

Hi how are you? I just started the tech sales course in Coursecareer, would it be possible to work abroad? I live in Europe, would it be possible to work in tech sales for another country? Thanks in advance

[@TrentDressel]

Yes it's possilbe

[@nuggethunter101]

​@@TrentDressel a follow up question, I live in Asia, do you think it's possible to work remotely for a company based in the US or Europe?

[@bundubashing]

Guys is Course Careers only for Americans. I’m South Africa so hence I’m asking

[@TrentDressel]

We only have American partner employers for now but we teach how anyone, anywhere can break into tech sales

[@samuel4322able]

What degree did you go to college for ?

[@TrentDressel]

general business

[@samuel4322able]

@@TrentDressel hi Trent I’m watching your videos right now because I’m thinking about joining tech sales since I live in Austin tx and I know tech is big here now, is it possible to get into tech sales with no degree ? I’m an entrepreneur in construction and I want to move on to a new career in tech. I’d appreciate any advice thank you

[@KingJaffeJoe]

People hire "CULTURE FIT" people that look like them because that's what makes them comfortable which will considerably drop the consideration for someone that has different cultural background or ethnic difference in pigmentation this thought process is part of the problem

[@unscripted483]

Noooo, this is bullshit. You had me until you decided to go racial with it

[@4thirty8]

56 weeks a year 😭😭

[@gangstaboyjr]

First?

[@TrentDressel]

Close but I'm in support

[@dontlethimbullyyouson]

U look like dahmer

[@TrentDressel]

Maybe I can get a netflix special

[@Frederick0220]

Lol. You gotta love Trent. Even when people roast him, he always responds with good humor and never gets defensive

[@nathanwill1880]

Love the video however, the there’s definitely only 52 weeks in a year, not 56. lol

[@TrentDressel]

hahah right

[@marcopolo7244]

Me on this video at 17 so I can retire at 35😴

[@TrentDressel]

that's the game

[@paulc1014]

isnt using ChatGBT like cheating? lol

[@TrentDressel]

it's called efficiency nowadays

[@wolfromkev]

Trent! I’ve commented on your videos before. Do you outsource your video editing? If not - it’s another avenue to pursue business wise. Fuck qualtrex - move on and move up!

[@TrentDressel]

I have an editor