Change is tough. This is especially true if you are considering switching careers. Which means that in today’s challenging job market, getting noticed matters. Traditional resumes are going the way of the Dodo, while AI hiring tools may be causing more problems than they solve. So if you’re looking to break into the world of tech sales, what’s the best way to connect with employers? At Palette Skills, we say the answer is upskilling with a fast-paced program like SalesCamp.
The SalesCamp difference
SalesCamp is a 6-week hands-on, live and online upskilling program designed to give you the skills to succeed in business-to-business (B2B) sales. And B2B sales is an excellent career choice, with strong employment growth predicted in the coming months and years.
Not only will you learn the ins and outs of tech sales, SalesCamp will help you develop the critical soft skills that employers are looking for. SalesCamp gives you access to mentors, coaching, job-search support, and a supportive alumni community. You’ll also get direct connection with employers looking to hire.
Don’t just take our word for it
We sat down with Quianna Ferreira, a talent acquisition specialist for Jobber to talk about her experience with SalesCamp. Jobber provides a platform that helps small and home-based entrepreneurs manage business operations. It’s an award-winning team with a unique attitude. That’s one of the reasons why Jobber works with SalesCamp to find new talent.
Meeting talent in action makes the difference
Ferreira says that SalesCamp allows employers like Jobber to go beyond the resume and discover talent they might not otherwise see.
“Most of the time,” says Ferreira, “the initial interaction with candidates is through resumes. But in the networking events and showcases we are able to do that deep dive and see raw talent you don’t necessarily get to see through the resume.
Meeting folks we don’t always get to see gives us an edge. It allows us to really see those transferable skills.”
Relevant upskilling that stands out
For Ferreira, it’s important to know that participants are getting relevant, industry-led training:
“SalesCamp provides that practical tech-sales training where graduates are equipped with hands-on experience for sales like prospecting, cold outreach, and lead qualification. SalesCamp graduates get that tailored training, which really lends well to our SDR roles.”
Seeing where you fit in
Upskilling programs like SalesCamp help employers find the unique candidates they’re searching for. That’s important for companies like Jobber, who work hard to create a unique work culture:
“Openness to feedback really resonates with the environment we’re striving for at Jobber. Also that personal drive. You need to have that drive and motivation. A lot of folks are either looking to pivot in their careers or are just starting. So personal drive is something that we really notice. A willingness to try new things, and that hustle mentality, trying new things, seeing what works.”
Accelerating your career
SalesCamp is an intensive learning experience, which Ferreira told us is valuable because it saves her team time and resources:
“We’re getting to see a variety of folks and see their skills in action, which doesn’t usually happen until the third stage of our interview process. So we’re really able to get ahead. I think that that’s the most important part.”
Stand out with SalesCamp
Are you ready to stand out with SalesCamp from Palette Skills? Learn more about our industry-led upskilling program here. Or register as an employer partner with Upskill Canada from Palette Skills today!
