Hit me up with your questions on getting into SaaS Sales, I’ll try my best to answer them.
About me: 5 years in techsales, worked in Salesforce/ Cisco/ and more.
Started as SDR intern >> SDR >> BDR >> Account Manager (US / EMEA)
Guys, I just graduated from college, and I never even got a chance to sit for a single interview. I'm from a Tier 3 college, and unfortunately, no companies visited our campus. I have an 8.2 CGPA, not extraordinary, but I thought it would at least give me a chance to appear for on campus placements. Sadly, that never happened.
I've learned DSA in C++, along with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and SQL. Even in the start of this year i grinded very hard for TCS NQT but after graduating, I've completely lost my motivation. I know my skills are not enough and I honestly feel lost... I don't know what to do now...
I really need some career guidance.
Should I continue focusing on tech and prepare for software development roles? If yes, what should I focus on? MERN? Java? Go? Something else?
Or should I shift my focus toward BDE/SaaS sales roles, get a job as soon as possible to support my family, and then transition back into tech later or maybe forget about tech if I get into good position?
I can't prepare for M.Tech because my parents are hoping I'll start earning and support them financially.. As i studied with a loan and my family is not well financially
I also prepared for TCS NQT. During the coding round, I came up with an optimal solution for one of the problems and the other one i could solve with brute force approach... but for some reason my code just wouldn't run, even after checking it multiple times.. but the same code ran in my compiler and the output was exactly as expected.. That experience really shattered my confidence.
Right now, I'm confused about everything. I don't know which path to commit to, and I don't want to waste more time by choosing the wrong one.
Has anyone here been in a similar situation? What would you do if you were in my place?
I don't really have anyone I can talk to about this, so I'm posting here hoping someone can guide me.
Looking for an intern to join our team and help drive growth on the sales and marketing side.
What you'll do:
Cold and warm calling to convert leads
Work with our CRM to track and manage the pipeline
Run ad campaigns under guidance from our marketing lead, who has scaled a startup from 0 to ₹1cr
What we're looking for:
Strong communication skills — confident on calls, good listener
Prior CRM experience preferred (not mandatory)
Interest in marketing/growth, willing to learn ad platforms hands-on
Compensation: ₹5,000–15,000/month, based on experience
Why join:
Direct mentorship on real ad campaigns, not just theory
Hands-on ownership of the funnel from lead to conversion
Fast-paced, startup-style learning experience
I'm 29, from Jaipur (Rajasthan), and graduated in Civil Engineering in 2018.
After graduation, I decided to prepare for government exams instead of joining the private sector. Over the years, I appeared for exams like SSC JE, RPSC AEN, and GATE.
A few results:
Qualified GATE twice.
Cleared SSC JE prelims twice.
Cleared RPSC AEN prelims twice.
But I couldn't secure a final rank good enough to get a government job. Because of that, I now have an 8-year career gap and no full-time work experience. I only did two internships during college, both in the Public Works Department (government).
Now I've decided to move on and build a career in the private sector. Sales seems interesting because I've heard performance matters more than experience, and the growth can be good.
A little about me:
Good spoken English and communication skills.
Never worked in sales, but I understand the basics.
Hardworking and willing to relocate anywhere in India.
Ready to work very hard for the next 4-5 years to build my career.
I have a few questions for people who work in sales:
With my background and no experience, what realistic in-hand salary should I expect?
Will moving to cities like Bengaluru or Delhi increase my salary? If yes, by how much, and is it worth the higher cost of living?
How difficult is it to get the first sales job with such a long career gap?
Once I get my first job, how easy or difficult is it to switch to better companies?
People often say sales has a lot of pressure and high attrition. How true is that in reality?
If I perform well, where can I realistically expect to be in 5 years in terms of salary and role?
Is AI likely to reduce opportunities in sales over the next 5 years?
Please be as realistic as possible. I'm not looking for motivation or pep talks—I want honest advice, real numbers, and practical insights from people who have actually worked in sales.
I am offering 10,000 AWS credits and 11,000 Azure credits for sale, as they are surplus to my current requirements. Interested parties are invited to DM me directly.
I don't use the account myself and can transfer it to you.
I have been working in Ireland & uk for 4 years and I am planning on moving back to India in the next 6 months. I have been out of indian job market the whole time, so I request for a reality check from the experienced because I keep going back and forth on this.
Background:
I actually like product work. My hesitation is the Indian market. From the outside it looks like the strong product roles expect an iim or a proper tech degree, and I have neither.
I am torn between aiming for product (PO / PM) and account management, the farming kind, not cold hunting (I have zero experience chasing new logos). I do have equal liking and interest in Account Management.
To start, I need roughly 1.3L in hand per month atleast as am the sole earner in the family.
Hi everyone,
I’m currently open to new opportunities in GTM Sales, Enterprise Sales, Strategic Accounts, Account Management, and Business Development and I’m looking for freelance / contract work.
Over the last 6+ years, I’ve worked across SaaS, IT services, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, with a focus on driving revenue, opening new markets, and growing strategic enterprise relationships.
A few highlights from my experience:
-$3.1M+ in closed revenue across enterprise and strategic sales roles
-Built and scaled business across APAC, EMEA, India, ANZ and the US
-Managed and expanded strategic global accounts
-Delivered 220% of quota
-Strong experience in new logo acquisition, pipeline generation, account expansion, renewals, upsell/cross-sell, and C-suite stakeholder management
-Worked across the full enterprise sales cycle and global GTM execution
I’m actively looking for:
-Freelance / contract opportunities
-Part-time consulting engagements
I can commit 20+ hours per week for freelance work and I’m comfortable working across global geographies, time zones, and cross-functional international teams.
If your company is hiring, or if you know of a role, project, or team where my background could be a fit, I’d really appreciate an introduction, referral, or conversation.
Feel free to DM me or WhatsApp/call +917292981016 or comment here. Thanks in advance.
I’m looking for a motivated sales partner to help find clients for my automation/software development services.
30% commission on every successful project you bring in and salary after first close.
We sell maritime software.
If you’re good at networking, outreach, lead generation, or already have clients looking for development services, let’s work together. You focus on bringing clients—I handle the development, communication, and delivery.
DM me if you’re interested, and let’s discuss how we can grow together.
Freelance Business Development Opportunity (Remote | India)
We’re looking to collaborate with a small number of serious freelance professionals who can help us expand our client base in a structured and ethical way.
This is a commission-based role, suited for individuals who prefer performance-driven earnings over fixed salaries.
Compensation:
• Start at 5% commission per confirmed order
• Scales up to 15% based on consistent performance
• No earning cap, directly linked to results delivered
Nature of Work:
• Engage with potential B2B clients through professional communication (calls/email)
• Understand client requirements and introduce our services appropriately
• Work in coordination with our internal team for quotations and order processing
Requirements:
• Fluent, professional-level English communication
• Access to a laptop/PC, headphones, and stable internet
• Ability to handle conversations in a clear, respectful, and business-oriented manner
• Prior exposure to sales, sourcing, or client handling is helpful (not mandatory)
What this is (and isn’t):
✔ Not a mass recruitment drive
✔ Not scripted or spam-based outreach
✔ Focused on genuine client engagement and long-term relationships
✔ Suitable for individuals who value credibility and professionalism
We’re building a network of reliable freelance partners, not just short-term hires.
📩 If this aligns with your working style, feel free to send a brief introduction about your background and experience.
I'm Vishva,, based in India. Looking for part time remote work in anything communication heavy.
Experience — 2 years: -
- Fluent English with a natural American accent — zero friction on international calls, clients have never flagged communication as a barrier.
- Communicated daily with US and international clients via calls, emails, and messages — objection handling, discovery, pitching, follow up.
- Took my first sales call 2 years ago and have been in continuous client facing work ever since cold calling, cold emailing, follow ups, objection handling, and closing, every single day for 2 years straight.
- 2 years of solo execution with zero hand holding no manager, no team, there was just the systems and execution.
Sharing a few open at my current Organization for folks working in IT sales / cybersecurity space:
I have a 4 years experience in sales. I had my own business where we used to sell cars from saudi in exchange for commission. Open to explore new niche and can work as lead generation appointment setter as well. I am looking for someone who has clients/leads on upwork linkedin that can pay me monthly.
Two year ago, when I was starting my clg and was actively looking for different opportunities,I thought sales was just convincing people to buy.
I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to work across different industries—from helping generate outbound opportunities that contributed to over $1M in signed business, to working as a closer for an Asian industrial boiler company, and now diving deep into consultative outbound for B2B service businesses.
One thing I’ve learned:
People don’t buy because of clever scripts.
They buy because you understand their business better than everyone else emailing them.
Today, my workflow looks something like this:
• Research companies instead of mass blasting emails.
• Understand bottlenecks before reaching out.
• Build personalized outreach based on real business signals.
• Focus on conversations and building authority instead of please book a call!
I am always looking to work with founders and organisations looking for appointment setting, dm setting and linkedin or Instagram outreach.
Sometimes one well-researched email is worth more than a thousand generic ones.
Hey everyone!
I run a small marketing agency (currently just a one-man show), and I'm looking for someone to take ownership of the sales side as we grow.
This is NOT a cold-calling role. We generate the interested prospects through our marketing process, you'll be speaking with people who've already shown interest.
If this sounds interesting, send me a DM with:
Happy to answer any questions in the comments!
We are a growing digital agency specializing in high-demand tech and creative services. We’re looking for driven, result-oriented independent sales professionals/freelancers to help us scale.
What We Offer:
Uncapped Earnings: High commission rates up to 50% per project (depending on service and scope).
Growth Path: Consistent performers will transition to a Fixed Pay + Incentives model.
A Strong Portfolio: You’ll be selling in-demand, premium services backed by a talented execution team.
Our Core Services:
You can dm with your details will get back in touch
Offering commissions upto 50% depending on service and projects
21M I'm a recent BTech CS graduate and I'll start working from next month at an edtech as BDA and right now I'm slightly confused if i should look for any Product Growth roles in a few months or move to SaaS SDR, right now my CTC is only 3 LPA + uncapped commission and how long should I continue here
I recently completed 4 years in tech sales after my MBA (I had no prior work experience).
I started my career as an SDR at Salesforce.
Because of that, a lot of my network today consists of people who also started their careers there. I’ve had the chance to watch many of them grow over the last four years.
Here’s one example.
This entire journey took roughly four years.
Now here’s where it gets interesting.
Last year, this person achieved 175% of quota.
For people outside SaaS sales, that doesn’t simply mean earning 1.75× your CTC.
Most SaaS companies have accelerator plans.
Once you cross 100% quota, every additional deal pays disproportionately more.
So a seller at 175% quota can sometimes earn close to 2× their On-Target Earnings (OTE) before taxes, depending on the compensation plan.
And that’s before considering:
Speaking of President’s Club…
Consistently finishing in the top 10% of sellers often earns you an invitation to an all-expenses-paid company trip.
Think:
These aren’t cash rewards.
They’re recognition for top performance.
This particular individual is probably one of the most disciplined sellers I know.
If this trajectory continues, I wouldn’t be surprised if they cross ₹1 crore annual compensation within the next 5-6 years.
Not bad for someone working in a career that’s neither software engineering, consulting nor finance.
Also worth mentioning:
This is India market compensation.
There are sellers working US markets from India who can earn even more.
No.
Like every profession, it has trade-offs.
You’ll deal with:
If you’re selling to international markets, you may also work odd hours.
Over time, sitting all day, night shifts and poor lifestyle habits can take a toll on your physical and mental health.
It’s not an easy career.
But it can be a very rewarding one.
Especially if you enjoy:
If coding, consulting or finance don’t excite you (or you don't qualify for them), I’d seriously consider SaaS sales.
One final thought.
People often ask me if AI will replace SDRs and Account Executives.
Maybe one day.
But today, the AI bill for many companies would cost more than hiring an SDR in India.
There’s still time.
If you’re trying to break into SaaS sales and don’t know where to start, that’s exactly why we built The SDR Project (DM for more details).
Happy to answer questions in the comments.
I am a marketer who has ocassionally been part of the sales team. I want to know how I can build this as my side hustle. Any advice would be much appreciated
My name is kundan sahu, looking for people who likes sales and kinda nerd about it, wanna talk and discuss.