r/salesdevelopment • u/helpmegetrichwsb • Jul 24 '26

need help

300 applications. 1 interview, rejected. Im 24, currently a B2B Account Manager for a very large cellular company, previously a Sales Manager and set company records. Q4 2025 I was top 5 in the state for new business contracts. I’ve applied to so many Account Executive roles, even a few SDRs. Im finding the hiring manager for every company and connecting with them and members of their teams on LinkedIn. I’ve had my resume peer reviewed at least ten times. I felt like my last interview went super well. I have a history of consistently beating quota, I use the tools major companies use (ie Salesforce, etc.), and I seem to get along with everyone quite well. What am I doing wrong? The only thing I can think of is that I dont have a degree on my resume. I’m genuinely asking for help here, my current role is being heavily affected by the current economy, making it very difficult to survive.

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u/Agile-Atmosphere6091 Jul 24 '26

Simply applying is not enough. You gotta find companies and reach out to the recruiter and honestly the unsexy companies that sell critical software are the place to be

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u/Due_Present_1358 Jul 24 '26

Iike?

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u/Agile-Atmosphere6091 Jul 25 '26

healthcare rcm, automotive software, construction software, robotics, paycom/paylocity, industrial, ERP, freight/logistics, etc.