Hard to get a role with AWS / GCP Sales?

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anaizhq

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anaizhq
Sep 13, 2021 7 Comments

Hey guys, I’m new to sales but hungry and want to land an SDR or AE role with AWS / GCP.

I was admitted into Columbia for economics last year but passed to pursue work with an EdTech startup.

I’m getting both my Solutions Architect cert for AWS and GCP. I think I’ll heavily stand out with this as I can also operate as an SA and speak with confidence.

Any thoughts? I know most needs a couple years of experience, but wondering if the right referrals and certs will land me the role.

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  • Why AWS and GCP. With the certs you can land at many other companies that sells their solution with AWS GCP.
    Sep 14, 2021 1
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      anaizhq

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      OP
      That’s true, I did think of that, but ultimately was seeking the “name” of AWS / GCP to move up as an AE in sales. Seems like a fast-track if you can get in early at the start of your career
      Sep 14, 2021
  • Amazon
    op1kenobi

    Go to company page Amazon

    op1kenobi
    I can give you a referral for AWS if you want. DM me.
    Sep 14, 2021 1
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      anaizhq

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      DM’d
      Sep 14, 2021
  • Blend / Mgmt
    Ac0511

    Go to company page Blend Mgmt

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    Ac0511
    What's the title of an SDR at AWS and what's the title of the hiring manager for these roles?
    Oct 1, 2021 0
  • Twilio
    str8ca$h

    Go to company page Twilio

    str8ca$h
    Dm for Twilio sales referral if interested
    Sep 18, 2021 0
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    scasc

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    scasc
    Achieving the SA associate isn’t too bad for AWS but the professional architect cert for GCP is for someone who is an actual proper technical architect. You need to know the nuts and bolts of core infrastructure concepts. Based on sales and your background I would have thought the AWS CCP and GCP cloud digital lead certs would be suffice.
    Sep 14, 2021 0