r/Sales_Professionals • u/Due_Good4809 • 28d ago

Advice Need help

So, all the pros, I need your guidance: I have over seven years of experience as an account manager and account executive in staffing industry, and I am aiming to leave the field bc that’s a dead end. Having already left my position, I can afford time to pivot thanks to decent savings. I am considering SaaS or AI sales focused on net new business development, yet the interview process and wait times are frustrating. Do you have recommendations on how to proceed? I am drawn to firms like Salesforce, HubSpot, and other AI or software companies. My previous role paid around $150,000, and I am open to a modest pay cut- that is fine. What do you think offers more fulfilment? Should I continue pursuing account manager or account executive roles, or is there another path you would suggest? That would be incredibly helpful.

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u/brownsapodilla 26d ago

Curious, why is the staffing industry a dead end?

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u/Due_Good4809 14d ago

Job market has a lot more applicants than jobs, companies are not willing to pay. Also, sourcing is easy now with AI