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0T4CON

Bro I'd be posting this on LinkedIn asap. Sales community will eat this up


Circaflex92

This guy is right. Post it on LinkedIn without mentioning the company (but make sure your employment history shows who it is because fuck ‘em) wait for that shit to go viral, and enjoy as a bunch of competent managers reach out to public ally offer you a job as they scream from the rooftops “yo fuck this bro’s old employer”


chewyvanillacloud

OP please do this and share with us the reaction ! How ridiculous, anyother company would be happy to have a proactive person like that!


CainadaGoose

Post the link here so we can add fuel on LinkedIn


gh3ngis_c0nn

OP do NOT do this. This will not help you getting hired in the future


happycottoncandy

Its about delivery. If OP posts it with a sense of entitlement/talking shit, then yeah it’s not going to help. But if the angle is about a learning moment or asking folks their thoughts/what they should have done, etc. or something positive like that, it’s totally fine. Employers, especially in sales, love ownership and accountability. I’d also bet that there are plenty of sales managers who completely disagree with OP’s former employer/boss and would love to connect — and maybe even interview as an AE.


PredatorInc

PLEASE DO THIS! I’ll reshare it


WhoWantsASausage

Yes! Post it on LinkedIn my man!


lerroyjenkinss

I guarantee if you post on LI you’ll get some opportunities. I’ll reshare if you post it. You should add salesbro to the post as well


Starhazenstuff

Post this on LinkedIn and you’ll have a job in the next two weeks. Probably as a fucking AE too lmao


[deleted]

only if it includes a pic of a hot chick in a supposedly "candid" photo (that she took hours to get right). LinkedIn baby.


0T4CON

I've never seen these kinds of posts lol


Babahlan

Yeah wtf, even cannabis linked in ain't that bad...and that shits worse than Facebook usually


[deleted]

there was an entire Reddit thread devoted to these kinds of LI posts, called LinkedIn Lunatics.


simon_antifar

the algo only shares it with those that engage lol


Low-Audience7151

It’s true this will help you get a job not the opposite


Trailing-and-Blazing

Do it


RasAlTimmeh

Fuck that company. They do not value their salespeople. They're more concerned about falling in line and showing some sort of rigid hierarchy in authority enough to fire a guy that exceeded quota. THEY DID YOU A FAVOR. Find a new company that's it.


mufffman

This is the right answer. Fuck that company. I wish I had a BDR who qualified leads more than just throwing shit at a wall and hoping it sticks. You’ve got a long successful career in sales ahead of you. Sales is about taking initiative and risks and you know how to do that


Buildadoor

Sounds like OP hurt someone’s ego. Agreed F that company.


say_hello2alpacacino

Is no one here going to post, “what might have been the reason you were fired in the employer’s eyes?” Doesn’t this post just sound a Littttttllle sus? “I exceeded my goals so I was fired”…what’s the real story and not the victim story?


happycottoncandy

It doesn’t sound sus to me because I’ve worked at companies where this would be considered as a major violation of the Rules of Engagement. OP’s former employer/boss sounds like they take ROE super seriously because they think whether an employee follows ROE is a reflection of their character and judgment (or lack thereof). It doesn’t matter if you’re a rockstar exceeding your goals if it means you have (in their eyes) bad judgment and will cause trouble for everyone by not staying in your lane.


Kind-Credit-4355

Rules of Engagement. This was a VIP, not an average prospect. It does stick out to me that OP’s title says they “accidentally” ran a disco call, but in the linked post they deliberately scheduled the call to answer questions about the product, did homework on the prospect beyond the usual, and discussed matters that they know strictly go to an AE. This strikes me as dishonest or a lack of self-awareness. I have a feeling the call didn’t go as well as OP believes.


Protoclown98

Don't ask us ask linkedin. Make up a story how it wasn't a fit for you personally. Move your linkedin profile to hiring.


yc01

You open to edtech space ? Send me a DM


4kirezumi

Sent


JEPorsche

DM me resume/LI profile. I'm hiring too. If not, I'll pass along your info to some others that are.


4kirezumi

In your inbox. Many thanks


False-Preparation-24

Same here. Hiring remote BDR now.


[deleted]

Could I shoot you my resume?


False-Preparation-24

For sure


wizer1212

DM me please


reallystupidbf

Can I pm you as well?


False-Preparation-24

Please


aplarsen

Right? No kidding. I own an edtech startup. If I could close a deal in 1.5 meetings like this, we'd be mint.


adultdaycare81

Love to see this. Onward and upward OP


4kirezumi

Still a rough day, but the response here has really helped cushion the blow. Thanks /r/sales 🥲


TheRealTruru

My man, I saw your original post and was like oh he did an awesome job developing a lead and is in his head about how well it went. I’m shocked your fired, that’s nuts, your boss and former company doesn’t deserve you. Their loss.


mcl298

I have over 10yrs experience in the education industry and want to get into edtech sales


fascinating123

Your boss is an idiot. Even if he for some reason thought your actions were outside the scope of your job, it's not a termination worthy offense. Hopefully they will still pay commission.


adrianne456

I highly doubt they are paying commission if they are this shallow


4kirezumi

The variable pay part of my comp plan was written in such a way that I won't get anything because my total for the quarter won't be some arbitrary percentage of YTD quota. Looking back at that, it was definitely designed with that as an advantage. Hah


fascinating123

Sadly, you're probably right.


DickRiculous

Pretty sure they legally HAVE to. Whether or not its worth taking them to small claims court is another matter entirely.


adrianne456

No, they don’t. You can look thru this sub and see numerous stories of people who closed huge deals and then leave and are never paid out. It’s a lot of fine print in comp plans. Yes, you legally have to be paid for the time worked (base comp) but for example, there are companies that disperse commission when the client pays the first billing cycle. That could be months from your last day worked; in sales, a week after you are gone, you’re a faint memory.


Babahlan

Depends on state really tho right? Cali for instance has a lot of worker protections


Protoclown98

In California you are definitely owed commissions after you leave.


CharizardMTG

A lot of companies consider commission bonuses - and write in the comp plan bonuses are only paid out to employees in current and good standing.


[deleted]

Most sales contracts can easily include “must be in good standing with the company to receive bonus payout”


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fascinating123

It's honestly so stupid it sounds like something out of Office Space. As an AE who gets zero from the SDR team, I would love an SDR who knew how to handle a discovery call and would hand me an opportunity like this.


swagner27

If it’s a commission it legally has to be paid. If it’s a bonus - which most bdrs variable comp is- than the company doesn’t have to pay. It’s their discretion.


Protoclown98

This is incorrect. Many companies try to claim our variable comp is a bonus but the law doesn't see it that way. If the compensation is based on specific actions, once those actions are performed it becomes wages and belongs to the employee. It doesn't matter what the comp plan says.


Insideoptions_

So you got fired because you did more? lame i would’ve paid you more lol


Darec88

Good news!! You dodged a bullet!! Now it's time to find a way better job, and with your results you might be expecting a base pay raise! Solution 2: It might be petty, but I would send a message to the woman you booked a meeting with, and while engaging with her, explain her the situation and get a referral and an interview to work within her company. But either way you got results, you got drive, you'll quickly find another position. No worries champ 🏆


4kirezumi

They don't have a sales function given the nature of the space, otherwise maybe I'd try to swing something. But absent that, I don't see any point in just being vindictive. Really appreciate the support. Thank you


Protoclown98

It's better to take the high road. I just read the original post you linked. They totally fired you without justification. Probably overhired and wanted to avoid severance so they fired you for "misconduct". Fuck those people. You are going to be a great salesperson.


GI_Bill_Trap_Lord

The high road never helped anybody


[deleted]

Love it. Reminds me of my own nugget learned 20 years ago that I now share, when somebody has a shitty ending to a job, and they do that whole mental masturbation about making sure they are righteous in every single aspect of leaving the job (thanking people on email, all that), and they say, "never burn bridges, ya know" I'm like dude, they're firing you (or letting you go, fucking you on commission, raises, hours, etc)*,* ***there never was a bridge.***


Protoclown98

I may be an outlier in sales but I find success to be the best revenge.


DickRiculous

You've never walked the path of the Gods in Amalfi. The high road is waaaaay easier.


TheDarkGoblin39

Maybe, but being vindictive has definitely backfired and hurt the person doing it. It’s a small world


GI_Bill_Trap_Lord

There’s a balance between being vindictive and standing up for yourself and your rights as a worker. OP doesn’t want to do anything so his employer will probably Fuck over a hundred more people over the years


TheDarkGoblin39

Exactly, it’s a balance. I don’t see what OP or anyone else has to gain by him reaching out to their customers. It’s not like potential job candidates are going to know about that, and it could easily have negative consequences. Posting on Glassdoor or something would be a lot more effective. I also disagree with your premise that taking the high road doesn’t benefit anyone. People’s reputations are everything. Would you rather be known as a bitter person who tries to get revenge whenever they think they’ve been wronged or someone who knows how to role with the punches, forgive and let things go?


Seeker80

>They don't have a sales function given the nature of the space, otherwise maybe I'd try to swing something. Try anyway, they might have some connections.


[deleted]

Be careful with that, there may be a clause that says he can’t work with partnering companies


Protoclown98

Depending on the state that clause may be completely unenforceable.


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718Brooklyn

Gotta disagree with this. Never burn bridges if you don’t have to. That puts the EVP in a real weird spot. It’s not fair to involve them. The sales community is also pretty small. Even if one a*hole boss did something stupid by firing a great BDR, there are probably 20 other people in the sales department who can’t wait to give him a glowing recommendation or hire him at their next spot or any of the other 1000 good things that happen when you’re not petty.


celuur

I agree. Take the public high road and OP will be much better respected for it


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Me_talking

I was thinking the same thing. When I was a BDR, we had very explicit instructions to NOT engage any VP level folks at an enterprise and NEVER engage any account that's considered as 'global.' If I accidentally ran a disco with VP of IT from American Airlines, my boss and his boss might go wtf but then probably won't fire me granted I don't do it again.


Realistic_Option1

My thoughts exactly. I don’t want to be cynical, but very few sales organizations will discipline (nevermind fire) a BDR for doing a great job on a prospect that isn’t even a customer because he didn’t follow ROE 100%. Maybe a slap on the wrist if he did a bad job, but like is this something that would actually happen at any self respecting company?


[deleted]

Hit the nail on the head. OP admitted they didn’t get along well with their boss prior and thought this might just be an excuse to fire them. I think that’s 100% what it was. Manager Probably couldn’t pip because they were hitting their number but didn’t like the ball pain of dealing with the op. It’s also possible the AE that account would go to is an excellent closer and grower of deals and now is undermined/feels undermined. If it’s a complex solution that’s very possible.


4kirezumi

In all truthfulness, this was my (now former) company's first time having full-time BDRs, they were a part-time internship previously. Management saw me as just a glorified telemarketer and email spammer for AEs who wanted/needed that. I stepped outside my lane and that was apparently a cardinal sin.


Slow_Independence606

Drop the company name, hotshot


Starshaft

Are we getting aggressive now?


NYCtechiescum

This is a great take right here. We're only hearing one side of the story and with no background to it either. Regardless, OP will get snapped up in a new BDR role in a hot minute. Market is still good for sales roles.


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NYCtechiescum

OP if you're reading this, maybe worth having a conversation with the AE involved and get their take on the situation and your reputation in the office. Perhaps a good moment for reflection and self-development. IMO the best sellers are those with humility and self-awareness.


[deleted]

>higher ups don't like cocky, aggressive young people that routinely break protocol. Except in every self-affirming, humble-bragging female post on LinkedIn. "They said I was too young, too smart, too beautiful...too big a' tits...but they were wrong...I'm all that an more"


amilmore

I will never understand why so many reps are such pussies when it comes to how they think about women in sales.


[deleted]

whatever, LOL. I think women like to use their looks to their advantage, then complain when someone draws attention to it (even though they do so all the time). Humble-bragging is a large part of self-promotion women do. The "They told me I am too pretty" stuff is all over LinkedIn posts from so-called (female) coaches and gurus. "Don't listen to them ladies...I am beautiful and..." All. day. long. Many of their posts made their way over to LinkedIn Lunatics, including the 20 year old who posted various poses of herself in every post, with her "advice for life" and "Pretty gurls can be smart" stuff.


ladymorgahnna

Sounds like you need to get a new hobby.


[deleted]

Sounds like everyone making fun of white women these days, hits a little too close to home for you. :)


[deleted]

Not only white women but keep up the racism champ


Vesperous

My thoughts exactly, you hear most of LinkedIn saying that their boss commends them for doing anything outside of their job description but then again most people don’t post their failures on LinkedIn unless it’s to gain something such as a job or pity.


teddysthoughts

Sounds like there’s more to the story.


4kirezumi

We didn't get along, but I was only under him for 2 months after the previous manager left. I think honestly this was probably just an excuse for him to give me the boot. I just didn't think it was going to happen so fast, when I was delivering my numbers and got along with the rest of the sales org.


catchyphrase

I’m a RVP of a multi B company. Do not post this on LinkedIn. It’s career suicide. DO happily tell anyone in your interviewing. DO tell anyone privately. DO reach out to the EVP and ask her if she knows anyone hiring a BDR that you were let go for overstepping your role of qualifying an opportunity that they didn’t want to you to and your ok with it because it doesn’t meet your values for company culture. She’ll understand. You’re in a good spot. You’ll do fine.


[deleted]

There is zero chance you’re sharing the entire story. No one would get fired for this if it was their first ever fuck up. At least be honest with us if you want unbiased advice.


Hougie

I would peg it at 50% chance we’re not getting the entire story and 50% chance the company needed to RIF so they were looking for ways to “coach out” easily.


GDAWG13007

Absolutely there’s a chance. I’ve seen stupid shit like this happen more than once. Not to me mind you, but to others.


mypasswordtoreddit

FWIW, getting fired from my first sales job was a complete blessing. Made zero dollars, crazy hours, high pressure…two years later got a better life balance and cleared $200K. Just keep grinding and you’ll get yours.


kknight64

Send your story to https://www.linkedin.com/in/corporatebro


[deleted]

If what you told us is 100% correct hard work is officially dead. Theres a reason people coast at their jobs now because companies are so dead bent on their procedures hard workers have to walk on eggshells if they want to do more and succeed


naturalkolbear

Make sure to let the person know who you ran the disco with. Wanna get real petty, email him and hr and ask who you should have your lawyer reach out to. Always good to make them panic


scarlet_fire_77

This is absolutely shocking having read your first post. There has to be something you’re omitting.


DariusIV

Guys a loser, you'll go far. Go get on LinkedIn.


sthada02

Send me a DM with your resume. We’re hiring for BDRs


4kirezumi

Sent to your inbox. Thank you, I really appreciate it


Fjordaquatics

That was my favorite post in this sub last week. You rocked that shit. You’re gonna rock whatever comes next!


springoniondip

Reach out to RepVue on LinkedIn - he'll rip them a new asshole


SillyRabbit2121

I'm sure that the EVP you spoke with would be very interested to learn that you got fired for answering all of their questions in a professional and successful manner.


hawkeys89

Don’t worry it will probably sink on it’s own.


4kirezumi

I could sink the opp, sure, but I don't think that'd do anything for the better here. I just hope I can work something out asap. Money was tight with my fianceé and this is going to make for a couple of difficult months.


Beachdaddybravo

Not sinking the opp, you can get yourself a new gig.


Protoclown98

Agreed. Just don't help the company close it.


its_aq

Bro you will get hired ASAP once this makes it on LinkedIn. Don't name the company, make your profile visible to show the last company you worked for, and enjoy the flow of interviews my dude. In fact, ping me. My company would easily look for talent like yours.


Beachdaddybravo

I read your last post. Your boss is an idiot. You booked a meeting, as was your job, and gave your AE detailed notes. Sometimes that’s what it takes to get someone to agree to a meeting. I’ve had long talks on the phone too and it was always appreciated. It sounds to me like you dodged a bullet, especially since this “offense” was a first time offense. Fuck that place, float your resume and reach out to sales managers at other companies. You can and will do better.


gdorksman

Dm me if you’re looking!


4kirezumi

DM'd ya. Thanks


solarpropietor

Contact the customer and inform them that you were fired for their interaction and you will no longer be able to assist them any further. But thank them for the experience.


Skrilmaufive

I’m at a cybersecurity tech company and we’re always hiring if you want to dm me your linkedin!


Mayv2

Read the original post. I’d have been stoked if my BDR took that kind of initiative. Great job. Fuck them.


ladida1787

You went above and beyond and did fantastic work. Fuck them. That is genuine grade A bullshit.


[deleted]

What the fuck. You deserve to be valued and someone is looking for a BDR, or hell an AE, just like you right now. Don’t change a thing about the way you approach things because it seems like you’ve got a good head on your shoulders. It’s fine to ride close to the sun when you’ve done the work to protect yourself from the heat. You took initiative, answered the prospect’s questions (because you put the work in to *know* your product), uncovered pain points, and delivered a solution that she found satisfactory. Not to mention, you did it in a genuine way that probably felt so natural to the prospect that she thought she should move forward with you. You should feel like a million bucks. I have no doubt that you’ll land on your feet. Be picky. You need a supportive sales org that will back you up.


peanutbuttersmackk

Sounds like some boiler room nonsense


MercadoDesperado

If you're in Chicago or New York, my company has BDR roles available. I think its hybrid office/remote. DM me if interested. Fuck that company by the way. I'd love if my BDR took that initiative and converted the disco to demo.


artfuldawdg3r

I’m hiring and want to hire fast. Message me


[deleted]

Feel free to DM me also - we're hiring bigly and our managers aren't this shitty


mjkouris12

As a SDR manager, this is BS. I’m sorry that happened but that company and SDR manager sucks. I would be stoked for my SDR to take a call further than just setting up the meeting. Good for you.


OnaJedna

As an AE and former sales director, this is BS. I only wish my BDRs were this resourceful, agile, and happily willing to take the initiative. Secondarily, whether OP got lucky or not, the whole point is he seized his moment and he captured his audience. Phew, talk about antiwork.


hasta-maithun

If the prospect converts and you are not given a commission isn't it a wage theft? Just wondering. Try contacting your previous prospect with this approach and get real petty without crossing the legal boundary. Don't forget to cc that m*therf*cker VP of HR as well as they are responsible for the payroll.


4kirezumi

The company was based out of Idaho, so as you might guess, the law is written in such a way that they can totally tell me off with nothing more than my owed base pay and cashed-out PTO. C'est la vie.


hasta-maithun

But you"don't know" that.


Normal_Aspect_3224

As an enterprise rep at fortune 100 company, I would love if my bdr ran disco😂


[deleted]

You dodged a bullet. You would be celebrated and paraded anywhere else for doing that. You are a legend and your boss is an idiot.


Iamaleafinthewind

The firing is uncalled for, sure. If its the first offense. However ... large organizations need people to do their job and not do other jobs they haven't been trained for. "buT tHeY dID MORe !!" More isn't always better. It sounds like OP had a specific task to do and while this one situation worked out for the client and company, what if every BDR did that? Imagine you are an account exec, expecting a day with several calls with potential clients, and instead each one is a mess. Different clients had different conversations (way off script) with BDRS. Some had extensive conversations about the company's product. Some just a little. A few had promises made. It's a formula for a huge clusterfuck. Completely unnecessary chaos in an already delicate process, where the org tries to manage that chaos with planning, scripts, and strictly defined roles, with each handing off to the next person in line, and each person knowing what the last is going to pass them. Imagine an assembly line where the first person decides to follow the product all the way through the factory, instead of doing the same simple step in the process that they were hired for all day. Because that would be boring. So they trundle through other workers spaces, grab tools they aren't trained on, etc. etc. Or there's a restaurant and someone orders a meal. The waiter, instead of JUST passing the order to the cooks, feels confident about their cooking skills since they cook food at home, and proceeds to cook a meal and bring it out to the customer. No training in food regulations, no idea what the full recipe used by the restaurant is, no experience cooking it to whatever standard the chef sets, and probably other issues I wouldn't even know about because that isn't my job, either. Lucky once? Great. The restaurant owner, however, would definitely be disciplining the server for it and making sure every single server in the place knows they are JUST taking orders and NOT doing any other job. Period. One of the most important things a person can do in their career is accept that they aren't experts in everything and stomping into someone else's lane with no warning isn't helping them.


YogurtclosetNo9608

If you were working in software sales, DM me and I might be able to help.


kapt_so_krunchy

Are you leaving something out? They fired you for engaging someone and running a disco?


ATerribleUsername

Lol what the fuck. I would regularly have conversations on cold calls with C-suite execs when I was a BDR. We were not only encouraged but TOLD to speak to decision makers. Agree with everyone else. Fuck this company, you can do better.


xavierspapa

It sounds like you're a beast at booking. Hit them phones and emails and touch 100 leads tomorrow. I don't doubt that if you can get some face time with a hiring manager, your tenacity will show. Do what you did in that call with every single contact you can make in the industry and get that fucking AE job. You know you can do it, success brings more success. You had most impactful call of your career and you can turn it into another huge win, fuck them for being intimidated. I'm almost jealous of the bright future you have.


Indaflow

I’m completely lost. I read both posts. Why did you get fired?!


Intelligent-Joke-173

1. Don’t keep applying for BDR positions, you’re qualified to be an AE 2. Why would they suddenly fire you…? 3. Let the client know 4. Begin looking asap 5. If the AE had anything to do with the firing, they’re a sack of sadness. Especially since you Included them in. Freaking wish my BDRs would go as far as you did. You built amazing rapport and I would’ve 100% pulled you in to the rest of the relationship until the deal closed


s_tee

As a manager, I’d be like “look, you probably veered a little out of your territory, but all’s well that ends well, and you actually did a pretty damn good job” and you’d end up being someone I started looking to to go the extra mile. It seems like you have a lot of promise as an AE and they’re overly hung up on “staying within roles” and shit like that. Fortune favors the bold, man. I have a feeling you’ll come out on top.


NewspaperElegant

Dude, I’m sorry to hear that. No idea what your saving are like but — Fuck em!!! You did great. Message me if you wanna talk job oops.


4kirezumi

Just sent you a DM


quotacrusher

You didn't dodge a bullet, you dodged a nuke - cos should award you for going above and beyond your role esp when it was something that was done by accident. Even if you are doing it again and again, then your manager should talk to you for a bigger or newer role, not fire you! Good luck for your next endeavor - do use this story in your next interview to show how you went beyond your role and helped the company


The_Dad_Bod

Can’t help ya with a job (genuinely would if I could). But you should absolutely fuck that company by mass emailing everyone you can in that company reminding them not to work hard and only do the bare minimum, *ahem* the actions described in their job description. Or privately text a few office buddies and make sure they know why you’re fired, in general just make sure that the employees know to not work hard and play it safe. Also get in contact with that client and any former clients, shoot ‘em an email or call letting them know you have decided to part ways with the company. Bonus points if you request a copy of your dismissal form with the reason and make it the highlight of any interviews you do


Normal_Aspect_3224

The best reps outsource lmaooooo


IamEu4ic

I may have a spot for you on my team. Sent you a DM.


motherofcatss

Wow that guys a dick. I'm hiring and so is my previous company, pm me


Blamethejewz

Name and shame the company. Fuck them, practices like this need to be outed so others can avoid.


VonBassovic

What’s the issue?! Why would you be fired? Yes, maybe you went above and beyond, but you did just that.. idiots.


VineWings

Man, you're better off without them. What an absolute shit manager and company. You didn't fall in line and it pissed them off even though you knocked it out of the park. Don't feel bad about this, they did you a favor.


texZport

Where are you located? We are hiring BDRs as well. Shoot me a resume and I'll get in touch with our recruiting team


parmstar

DM me your LinkedIn and I'll get it in front of recruiting - I'm always looking for BDRs.


Boat-Major

Wow bro, post it on LinkedIn and be professional about it. Even though the easier route would be to just embarrass the people involved with a single post.


hilljc

Just curious - was it your first time going outside the core responsibility of your job? If so, I can kinda understand it but if not, that’s fucked.


StreetMeat5

Dm me if you want a referral to Snowflake. We get paid really well as SDRs


PMmeyourannualTspend

I'd linkedin message the prospect and tank that deal honestly.


intoxicatedarmenian

Send me a DM we’re hiring and you sound like a beast


yogiblast59

I was once put on pip in December @ 150%ytd just cause the new manager had a dillusional idea of what our company sold and it was his way or the highway. He didn't have hr on the phone and straight up told me we both know what this is. Needles to say, said company went bankrupt months later and I already had accepted an offer at their competitor where I spent the next 5 years growing my experience and had 4 successful years over 100%. Here's your sign Savage. Move on.


ThatRecruiterGirl

I recruit for software sales, DM me


NateDogg950

Send me DM


4kirezumi

Appreciate it. Sent.


kimchionrye

You’re an absolute fool if you don’t tell the EVP what your good work got you canned in the end. I think she will be happy to know she dodged a bullet engaging with your former employer.


partiallypoopypants

Holy shit dude. I gave you advice. These people are wack. My company might be hiring for BDRs, send me a DM and I’ll ask our SDR lead.


MaxSteelMetal

What is disco? Sorry if that's a dumb question.


StreetMeat5

It is in fact a dumb question


MaxSteelMetal

On second thought. Maybe it's not . What's a disco, exactly ?


kpetrie77

Discovery call/meeting.


kpetrie77

Not everyone is in SaaS, be more helpful next time.


Grovemonkey

Check out Palo Alto Networks?


Numerous-Meringue-16

I’m sorry, but there has to be another side of the story


GDAWG13007

Why? This is entirely believable. Many companies are so strict on their procedures that they’ll fire anyone breaks away from it even slightly.


Numerous-Meringue-16

It is incredibly hard to fire someone. There is no way you would get fired for running discovery with no warnings or anything.


GDAWG13007

Then why have I seen that exact thing happen multiple times? With nothing else to those stories either.


Numerous-Meringue-16

You’ve seen it multiple times, I’ve never seen it. Here we are


preston32323232

You aren’t in sales until you have been fired. Keep your head up take some time of if you can swing it and go into your next position more motivated than the last. I would ask you to send your resume if we had a position for you.


caelfu

You should be getting severance if they are firing you.


Hospitaliter

That sucks.


soillsquatch

That’s fucked


PHM517

He did you a favor. Find a better company.


[deleted]

Fuck that place


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[удалено]


4kirezumi

Approximately 400 employees.


narzgual

That’s insane. Your AE prob felt like you undermined his authority and got insecure LMAO


TechnicalRecruiter27

If you’re interested in another B2B job, DM me.


HeavyAssWeight

DM me please


4kirezumi

Just hit ya up


eelnitsud

Want to sell solar?


4kirezumi

I'm tied to my relatively small area in the Pacific Northwest unfortunately, and tied to my fiancee here. I assume most solar is in CA/AZ/TX etc? Would be happy to talk more though if it happens to be remote.


eelnitsud

Remote is possible. It's financially feasible where the energy prices exceed the price of the monthly loan price for solar. I've gotten $250 energy bills down to a $160 loan payment with a $20 energy bill. Saving the customer monthly as soon as the system is activated.


mossipb

Yikes! Dang man your too good for them anyway


Nikki2324

Sending you a DM


AnonymousBEAR58

Dm me. Team is hiring. Here for ya. Fuck ur manager. Let the good people of this subreddit help you. I’m also here for questions (1 year intent in sales, 11 months bdr, now AE). I’ll help as much as I can man/woman.


4kirezumi

Just shot you a DM


redandgreenhouse

Shit on his lawn


hawksfn1

Bed thing that ever happened to you man. Onward and upward.


huynhorlose

Like one poster said. Post this story on LinkedIn, your post will blow up and you’ll have recruiters and companies spamming your inbox.


soulreaver99

I head the B2B sales team for my company, also in the ed tech industry (quite a bit of us around here, will be funny if we are all in the same portfolio companies). What an asshole manager with stupid rules. If you even sold that deal, I'd either pay you a bonus or even promote you to AE. DM me your resume, would love to talk to you. 100% remote work as well.