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The tech industry moves quickly with new developments constantly changing the landscape of the market. At the same time both companies and consumers are often wary of new tech developments, not wanting to get caught up in a hype cycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where tech sales comes into play. The job of a tech salesperson<\/a> is to know their product inside and out while also having the skills to communicate that knowledge. It\u2019s a job that requires constant learning and strong interpersonal skills but that, for the right individual, can lead to a comfortable, satisfying, and high earning career in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we want to explore three reasons why 2026 is an incredible time to get into tech sales and why the future of the industry couldn\u2019t be brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. You Can\u2019t Automate Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This might sound like a very sweeping statement but the vast majority of sales positions are at no risk from AI – not for the time being anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While AI continues to generate buzz and excitement for the corporate world, actual AI implementations are usually quite limited in their scope and for good reasons. Companies are very happy to work with AI but they\u2019re reluctant to make it part of their crucial infrastructure. Put simply, human oversight is a requirement we aren\u2019t getting away from any time soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if companies aren\u2019t going to use AI without oversight then they certainly aren\u2019t going to be sold it that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, AI is just one example but it\u2019s a telling one. The fact is, there always needs to be someone to champion new tech. New technology is often as unreliable as it is groundbreaking and companies can be highly reluctant to implement a new system when their old one already works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to get a job in tech sales then you\u2019ll need to learn how to be this champion. You\u2019ll have to be good at thinking about practical applications and providing the right solutions to the right problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Tech Sales is a Lucrative Industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A tech sales career can lead to major commissions on top of an already healthy base salary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At an entry level you can expect slightly over minimum wage – around \u00a325-30K – while experienced salespeople often earn in the region of \u00a345-60K. As for commissions, sales people hitting their targets are often known to double their base salary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put simply, it\u2019s not uncommon to be earning six figures in tech sales. In fact, for those with many years of experience, it\u2019s closer to the norm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. An Exciting Industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We mentioned earlier that tech is always changing but for those who love this job, that\u2019s not a bug, it\u2019s a feature. An industry that\u2019s always changing means there are always new challenges to solve, new things to learn, and new barriers to overcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only do you have to keep up to date with the technology itself but you also have to really understand the industries you\u2019re interacting with. An effective sales person doesn\u2019t just make a sale and move on. They build contacts, they get to know people, and they listen to feedback on the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no use in selling your product to someone who\u2019ll ultimately hate it. It might turn a short term profit but in the long run it just gives you and your company a bad reputation. Instead, you want to be championing your product where it best fits, finding the people it was really built for, and learning about their experiences. Good sales people communicate with the product team all the time, helping to directly translate user feedback into a better product leading to yet more sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of which to say that if you thrive on communicating and problem solving then this is a job that will always have something new to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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