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Job hunting in a competitive market: Career transitions in sales leadership with Laura Guerra (VP of Sales, Varicent)

Oct 17, 2024

Laura Guerra, VP of Sales at Varicent, brings a wealth of experience in sales leadership. She shares her transformative journey from competitive cheerleading to excelling in sales, highlighting transferable skills like teamwork and resilience. Guerra discusses navigating career transitions during challenging economic times and shares effective networking strategies. Tune in for her essential job-hunting tactics, including tailored interviews and the significance of personal branding in standing out among candidates.

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Laura Guerra

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Quick takeaways

Leveraging past experiences and personal resilience is crucial for successfully navigating the competitive job market in sales leadership.

Thorough preparation and tailored interview strategies can significantly enhance a candidate's chances of standing out among applicants.

Deep dives

Leveraging Unique Experiences in Sales

An individual's background can significantly influence their approach to sales. Competitive cheerleading instilled a sense of teamwork and collaboration that is crucial in sales leadership, where successful initiatives often require cross-functional cooperation, such as working closely with marketing and customer success teams. The resilience developed through sports also prepares individuals for the inevitability of setbacks in a sales career, fostering a mindset that emphasizes growth from failure. Additionally, the emphasis on skill building and practice in cheerleading translates to careful preparation for sales calls and negotiations, showcasing the importance of role-playing and mastering techniques before critical interactions.

Intro

2min

From Cheerleading to Sales Leadership: Skills That Translate

4min

Navigating Career Transitions in Sales Leadership

5min

Mastering Job Hunting Strategies

20min

Navigating Sales Leadership Success

8min

Landing the right leadership role is tricky – especially in today’s market. In this episode, Laura “LG” Guerra, VP of Sales at Varicent, shares how she navigated a challenging five-month job search and the strategies that got her the role of her dreams. Learn how to leverage past experiences, tailor your interview approach, and stay motivated through setbacks.

Plus, LG offers tips on standing out in the job market and selecting the right opportunity. If you’re in the middle of a career transition or looking to level up, this episode is packed with practical advice you won’t want to miss!

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Hosted by Morgan J Ingram, CEO at AMP.

If you're looking to make a career transition in sales leadership or want to improve your approach to finding the right opportunity, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more insights from top sales leaders in the industry.

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