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How to become a Tech Sales (SDR/BDR → AE)
without a degree or coding experience

Sell software and build a fast-growing tech career.. This guide covers what the role actually involves, what you need to learn, salary expectations, and the fastest path to your first job.

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At a glance
Entry salary
$60,000 – $100,000
Senior salary
$120,000 – $200,000
Open jobs
200,000+ on LinkedIn
Time to hire
1–2 months
Job titles to search
SDRBDRAccount ExecutiveSales EngineerEnterprise AE

What does a Tech Sales (SDR/BDR → AE) actually do?

# Tech Sales (SDR/BDR → Account Executive) — Syllabus **Who this is for:** Driven, resilient, persuasive communicators who like talking to people, hitting targets, and being rewarded for results. Backgrounds in sales, retail, hospitality, or any goal-oriented, people-facing role map perfectly. No coding required — tech sales is often the fastest-paying entry path into tech without a degree. **What you'll be able to do by the end:** Explain how tech sales works, understand the sales roles and o

What you will learn

What is Tech Sales?
Sales roles and the sales org
How SaaS sales works
The sales process and pipeline
Prospecting and outreach
Discovery and qualification
Demos, objections, and closing
Quota and sales metrics
+ 2 more topics in the full track

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The Tech Sales (SDR/BDR → AE) track has 10 topics. The first 2 are completely free.

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Common questions

Do I need technical skills to get started?

This is covered in the Tech Sales (SDR/BDR → AE) track on NewRoleKit. The track is structured specifically for people with no prior tech experience.

How long does this career transition take?

This is covered in the Tech Sales (SDR/BDR → AE) track on NewRoleKit. The track is structured specifically for people with no prior tech experience.

What is the job market like for this role?

This is covered in the Tech Sales (SDR/BDR → AE) track on NewRoleKit. The track is structured specifically for people with no prior tech experience.

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