It has become increasingly common for people to make a career change at some point in their professional life. They work for a number of years in a specific industry and then they get to a point where they need a change. Sales is no different. Over time, there are many professionals who transition out of sales.
Below, we will discuss why people leave the sales industry, which roles they typically move on to, and we offer some tips for how to effectively transition from sales to a new industry.
There are a lot of reasons why people transition out of sales:
There are certain industries and roles that share similarities to sales. They make for a smoother transition out of the sales industry. Some of the most common roles include:
Now that we have answered the “why” and “where,” let’s address how you can transition from sales:
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Kimmy has worked and connected with many people from all walks of life and believes that each of us has a story to tell and the ability to shine in the right environment. Kimmy is passionately driven to succeed personally and professionally and aspires to help clients and candidates do the same.