Has anyone designed an early career development program for sales in the technology industry?

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Director of HR2 years ago

Yes we are planning to implement on sales training

Interim Human Resources Director UK USA & Asia in Finance (non-banking)2 years ago

Yes, several companies and educational institutions have designed early career development programs for sales in the technology industry.

For example, I have read that Dell Technologies offers a NextGen Sales Academy, a two to three-year program that provides training opportunities, individualised development programs, and tools for feedback, mentoring, and networking within the company https://ripplematch.com/career-advice/8-companies-to-launch-your-career-in-tech-sales/.

Additionally, organisations like Springboard offer a Tech Sales Career Track, a mentor-supported pathway into a tech sales career through comprehensive online courses and a tech sales bootcamp https://www.springboard.com/blog/sales/what-is-tech-sales/.

Furthermore, there are various entry-level roles in tech sales, such as sales development representative, business development representative, and account executive, each offering opportunities for career growth and advancement within the tech sales industry

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