Anyone here successfully switched from Sales to Marketing? Need some guidance.

I'm looking for advice from people who have actually made the switch from Sales to Marketing, especially into Digital Marketing.

A bit about me:

  • I'm currently working in a B2B Sales
  • My long-term interest has always been marketing, especially digital marketing, content, social media
  • I have previous internships in digital marketing and 1 yoe in marketing during my college but my current full-time role is sales.

I'm planning to start applying for marketing roles while continuing in my current job, but I'm feeling a bit lost.

I'd love to hear from people who have been in a similar situation:

  • How did you transition from sales to marketing?
  • What skills helped you make the switch?
  • Did you have to take a pay cut?
  • How did you explain the switch in interviews?
  • Did recruiters question why you were leaving sales so soon?
  • What would you do differently if you had to do it again?
  • Any tips for improving my chances of getting shortlisted?

I'd really appreciate hearing your experiences, whether the transition was successful or not.

Thanks in advance!

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u/ContextExciting3589 — 8 days ago

Anyone here successfully switched from Sales to Marketing? Need some guidance.

I'm looking for advice from people who have actually made the switch from Sales to Marketing, especially into Digital Marketing.

A bit about me:

  • I'm currently working in a B2B Sales
  • My long-term interest has always been marketing, especially digital marketing, content, social media
  • I have previous internships in digital marketing and 1 yoe in marketing during my college but my current full-time role is sales.

I'm planning to start applying for marketing roles while continuing in my current job, but I'm feeling a bit lost.

I'd love to hear from people who have been in a similar situation:

  • How did you transition from sales to marketing?
  • What skills helped you make the switch?
  • Did you have to take a pay cut?
  • How did you explain the switch in interviews?
  • Did recruiters question why you were leaving sales so soon?
  • What would you do differently if you had to do it again?
  • Any tips for improving my chances of getting shortlisted?

I'd really appreciate hearing your experiences, whether the transition was successful or not.

Thanks in advance!

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u/ContextExciting3589 — 8 days ago
▲ 38 r/careerstartindia+9 crossposts

Anyone here successfully switched from Sales to Marketing? Need some guidance. Hi everyone,

I'm looking for advice from people who have actually made the switch from Sales to Marketing, especially into Digital Marketing.

A bit about me:

  • I'm currently working in a B2B Sales
  • My long-term interest has always been marketing, especially digital marketing, content, social media
  • I have previous internships in digital marketing and 1 yoe in marketing during my college but my current full-time role is sales.

I'm planning to start applying for marketing roles while continuing in my current job, but I'm feeling a bit lost.

I'd love to hear from people who have been in a similar situation:

  • How did you transition from sales to marketing?
  • What skills helped you make the switch?
  • Did you have to take a pay cut?
  • How did you explain the switch in interviews?
  • Did recruiters question why you were leaving sales so soon?
  • What would you do differently if you had to do it again?
  • Any tips for improving my chances of getting shortlisted?

I'd really appreciate hearing your experiences, whether the transition was successful or not.

Thanks in advance!

u/ContextExciting3589 — 8 days ago

Looking for an Sales/BDR referral. If your referral gets me hired, I'll make sure your kindness comes back to you.

Hi everyone!

I'm currently looking for an SDR / BDR / Inside Sales opportunity and thought I'd ask the amazing Reddit community for a little help.

A bit about me:

  • MBA in Marketing
  • 1.5+ years of B2B Sales & Business Development experience
  • Experienced in cold calling, prospecting, CRM management, lead qualification, consultative selling, and working with senior decision-makers
  • Immediate joiner
  • Clients worked : USA, India
  • Open to opportunities across India (preferred: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai) and Remote.

If you think I'd be a good fit at your company, I'd genuinely appreciate a referral.

And because I know referrals aren't just a click, they're what someone putting their reputation behind a stranger I don't want to take that for granted.

If your referral leads to me getting hired, I'd love to thank you properly. Whether that's a meaningful gift, treating you to coffee or dinner if we're nearby, or donating the same amount to a charity of your choice if you'd rather not accept anything personally I'll make sure your kindness is remembered.

If you're open to helping, just drop a comment or send me a DM. I'll happily share my resume, LinkedIn, or anything else you'd like to see.

Thank you! ❤️

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u/ContextExciting3589 — 2 months ago

Looking for an Sales/BDR referral. If your referral gets me hired, I'll make sure your kindness comes back to you.

Hi everyone!

I'm currently looking for an SDR / BDR / Inside Sales opportunity and thought I'd ask the amazing Reddit community for a little help.

A bit about me:

  • MBA in Marketing
  • 1.5+ years of B2B Sales & Business Development experience
  • Experienced in cold calling, prospecting, CRM management, lead qualification, consultative selling, and working with senior decision-makers
  • Immediate joiner
  • Clients worked : USA, India
  • Open to opportunities across India (preferred: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai) and Remote.

If you think I'd be a good fit at your company, I'd genuinely appreciate a referral.

And because I know referrals aren't just a click, they're what someone putting their reputation behind a stranger I don't want to take that for granted.

If your referral leads to me getting hired, I'd love to thank you properly. Whether that's a meaningful gift, treating you to coffee or dinner if we're nearby, or donating the same amount to a charity of your choice if you'd rather not accept anything personally I'll make sure your kindness is remembered.

If you're open to helping, just drop a comment or send me a DM. I'll happily share my resume, LinkedIn, or anything else you'd like to see.

Thank you! ❤️

reddit.com
u/ContextExciting3589 — 2 months ago

Looking for an Sales/BDR referral. If your referral gets me hired, I'll make sure your kindness comes back to you.

A bit about me:

  • MBA in Marketing
  • 1.5+ years of B2B Sales & Business Development experience
  • Experienced in cold calling, prospecting, CRM management, lead qualification, consultative selling, and working with senior decision-makers
  • Immediate joiner
  • Clients worked : USA, India
  • Open to opportunities across India (preferred: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai) and Remote.

If you think I'd be a good fit at your company, I'd genuinely appreciate a referral.

And because I know referrals aren't just a click, they're what someone putting their reputation behind a stranger I don't want to take that for granted.

If your referral leads to me getting hired, I'd love to thank you properly. Whether that's a meaningful gift, treating you to coffee or dinner if we're nearby, or donating the same amount to a charity of your choice if you'd rather not accept anything personally I'll make sure your kindness is remembered.

If you're open to helping, just drop a comment or send me a DM. I'll happily share my resume, LinkedIn, or anything else you'd like to see.

Thank you! ❤️

reddit.com
u/ContextExciting3589 — 2 months ago

Looking for an Sales/BDR referral. If your referral gets me hired, I'll make sure your kindness comes back to you.

Hi everyone!

I'm currently looking for an SDR / BDR / Inside Sales opportunity and thought I'd ask the amazing Reddit community for a little help.

A bit about me:

  • MBA in Marketing
  • 1.5+ years of B2B Sales & Business Development experience
  • Experienced in cold calling, prospecting, CRM management, lead qualification, consultative selling, and working with senior decision-makers
  • Immediate joiner
  • Clients worked : USA, India
  • Open to opportunities across India (preferred: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai) and Remote.

If you think I'd be a good fit at your company, I'd genuinely appreciate a referral.

And because I know referrals aren't just a click, they're what someone putting their reputation behind a stranger I don't want to take that for granted.

If your referral leads to me getting hired, I'd love to thank you properly. Whether that's a meaningful gift, treating you to coffee or dinner if we're nearby, or donating the same amount to a charity of your choice if you'd rather not accept anything personally I'll make sure your kindness is remembered.

If you're open to helping, just drop a comment or send me a DM. I'll happily share my resume, LinkedIn, or anything else you'd like to see.

Thank you! ❤️

reddit.com
u/ContextExciting3589 — 2 months ago

Looking for an Sales/BDR referral. If your referral gets me hired, I'll make sure your kindness comes back to you.

Hi everyone!

I'm currently looking for an SDR / BDR / Inside Sales opportunity and thought I'd ask the amazing Reddit community for a little help.

A bit about me:

  • MBA in Marketing
  • 1.5+ years of B2B Sales & Business Development experience
  • Experienced in cold calling, prospecting, CRM management, lead qualification, consultative selling, and working with senior decision-makers
  • Immediate joiner
  • Clients worked : USA, India
  • Open to opportunities across India (preferred: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai) and Remote.

If you think I'd be a good fit at your company, I'd genuinely appreciate a referral.

And because I know referrals aren't just a click, they're what someone putting their reputation behind a stranger I don't want to take that for granted.

If your referral leads to me getting hired, I'd love to thank you properly. Whether that's a meaningful gift, treating you to coffee or dinner if we're nearby, or donating the same amount to a charity of your choice if you'd rather not accept anything personally I'll make sure your kindness is remembered.

If you're open to helping, just drop a comment or send me a DM. I'll happily share my resume, LinkedIn, or anything else you'd like to see.

Thank you! ❤️

reddit.com
u/ContextExciting3589 — 2 months ago

Looking for an Sales/BDR referral. If your referral gets me hired, I'll make sure your kindness comes back to you.

Hi everyone!

I'm currently looking for an SDR / BDR / Inside Sales opportunity and thought I'd ask the amazing Reddit community for a little help.

A bit about me:

  • MBA in Marketing
  • 1.5+ years of B2B Sales & Business Development experience
  • Experienced in cold calling, prospecting, CRM management, lead qualification, consultative selling, and working with senior decision-makers
  • Immediate joiner
  • Clients worked : USA, India
  • Open to opportunities across India (preferred: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai) and Remote.

If you think I'd be a good fit at your company, I'd genuinely appreciate a referral.

And because I know referrals aren't just a click, they're what someone putting their reputation behind a stranger I don't want to take that for granted.

If your referral leads to me getting hired, I'd love to thank you properly. Whether that's a meaningful gift, treating you to coffee or dinner if we're nearby, or donating the same amount to a charity of your choice if you'd rather not accept anything personally I'll make sure your kindness is remembered.

If you're open to helping, just drop a comment or send me a DM. I'll happily share my resume, LinkedIn, or anything else you'd like to see.

Thank you! ❤️

reddit.com
u/ContextExciting3589 — 2 months ago
▲ 191 r/Navi_Mumbai_Jobs+16 crossposts

Looking for an Sales/BDR referral. If your referral gets me hired, I'll make sure your kindness comes back to you.

Hi everyone!

I'm currently looking for an SDR / BDR / Inside Sales opportunity and thought I'd ask the amazing Reddit community for a little help.

A bit about me:

  • MBA in Marketing
  • 1.5+ years of B2B Sales & Business Development experience
  • Experienced in cold calling, prospecting, CRM management, lead qualification, consultative selling, and working with senior decision-makers
  • Immediate joiner
  • Clients worked : USA, India
  • Open to opportunities across India (preferred: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai) and Remote.

If you think I'd be a good fit at your company, I'd genuinely appreciate a referral.

And because I know referrals aren't just a click, they're what someone putting their reputation behind a stranger I don't want to take that for granted.

If your referral leads to me getting hired, I'd love to thank you properly. Whether that's a meaningful gift, treating you to coffee or dinner if we're nearby, or donating the same amount to a charity of your choice if you'd rather not accept anything personally I'll make sure your kindness is remembered.

If you're open to helping, just drop a comment or send me a DM. I'll happily share my resume, LinkedIn, or anything else you'd like to see.

Thank you! ❤️

u/ContextExciting3589 — 2 months ago

Looking for an Sales/BDR referral. If your referral gets me hired, I'll make sure your kindness comes back to you.

Hi everyone!

I'm currently looking for an SDR / BDR / Inside Sales opportunity and thought I'd ask the amazing Reddit community for a little help.

A bit about me:

  • MBA in Marketing
  • 1.5+ years of B2B Sales & Business Development experience
  • Experienced in cold calling, prospecting, CRM management, lead qualification, consultative selling, and working with senior decision-makers
  • Immediate joiner
  • Clients worked : USA, India
  • Open to opportunities across India (preferred: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai) and Remote.

If you think I'd be a good fit at your company, I'd genuinely appreciate a referral.

And because I know referrals aren't just a click, they're what someone putting their reputation behind a stranger I don't want to take that for granted.

If your referral leads to me getting hired, I'd love to thank you properly. Whether that's a meaningful gift, treating you to coffee or dinner if we're nearby, or donating the same amount to a charity of your choice if you'd rather not accept anything personally I'll make sure your kindness is remembered.

If you're open to helping, just drop a comment or send me a DM. I'll happily share my resume, LinkedIn, or anything else you'd like to see.

Thank you! ❤️

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u/ContextExciting3589 — 2 months ago