Attempting to transition into Tech

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ErAg85

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ErAg85
Apr 3 11 Comments

…. like everyone else right now, haha!

Hi everyone! First time posting on here - thanks for your time!

I am a 28 year old in Austin, TX looking to transition from CPG sales/marketing to tech marketing. I love marketing but I do think I am done with CPG. I guess I am asking for some advice on what you think would be a good way to transition with no prior professional experience. Also, what would be a good customer facing role as I love helping and talking to people.

Thank you so much in advance!

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    JfdX87

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    JfdX87
    OP - are you in Brand Management? With P&L responsibility etc?
    Apr 4 2
    • Following this, I’m in brand management as well and looking to transition, I’m pretty early in my career tho and just finished college
      Apr 6
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      cl55661n

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      cl55661n
      @vgDN86 I’m currently applying for J&J brand manager position. Can I dm you about your experience?
      Apr 7
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    fetaverse

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    fetaverse
    I transitioned from sales to marketing pretty early on in my career and it's not terribly hard to migrate to over - it's all about tailoring your resume to be more marketing focused. Include the solutions you provided to your clients and the outcome of their growth etc. Definitely highlight performance and engagement metrics if you have any (% of quota, email engagement etc.). I'm in marketing technology but if you like customers and talking to people, you might want to consider roles like marketing analyst where you would review marketplace trends and suggest solutions based on client needs. You could also pivot to marketing specialist, marketing coordinator etc.
    Apr 4 1
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      amzwatch

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      Bayer
      amzwatch
      2nd this ^, if you are performance marketing it’s much more easier than brand IMO.

      If you want more client facing, try Amazon ads as a CSM OR account manager
      Apr 4
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    nerd πŸ₯Έ

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    nerd πŸ₯Έ
    Join amazon consumer org and move to aws.
    Apr 3 1
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    JfdX87

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    JfdX87
    Does CPG brand management translate to consumer marketing or product marketing? I havrn seen anyone make the transition into Tech without an MBA but would love to get any tips!
    Apr 7 0
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    cl55661n

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    cl55661n
    Following. I’m in the same place. 29, Los Angeles and looking to transition away from CPG cosmetics into tech. Happy to see I’m not alone!!
    Apr 7 0