Mindset For Success As An SDR: Senior Director, Global Sales Development

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MINDSET FOR SUCCESS AS AN SDR

RALPH BARSI • Senior Director, Global Sales Development • ServiceNow


ralphbarsi.com • @rbarsi • in/ralphbarsi

THE SALES DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE


August 30, 2018 • San Francisco
MASTER YOUR CRAFT

SUCCESS IS SEQUENTIAL

PLAY THE LONG GAME

BECOME A CONTRIBUTOR OF VALUE

DEVELOP AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE


MASTER YOUR CRAFT
Once you decide on your occupation
you must immerse yourself in your work.

You have to fall in love with your work.


Never complain about your job.

You must dedicate your life


to mastering your skill.

That's the secret of success and is


the key to being regarded honorably.
Jiro Ono
ジロウ
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SUCCESS IS SEQUENTIAL

The Domino Effect (The ONE Thing) by Gary Keller


#FirstSevenJobs
1. Babysitter
2. Cashier
3. Lab assistant
4. Newspaper carrier
5. Teacher
6. Camp counselor
7. Retail
8. Dishwasher
9. Receptionist
10. Manager
11. Waiter/Waitress
12. Host/Hostess
13. Intern
14. McDonald’s
15. Student
16. Barista
17. Store clerk
18. Pizza delivery
19. Lifeguard
20. Research assistant Monster.com, Facebook, Twitter
PLAY THE LONG GAME

Most SDR Careers

“Your Life in Weeks” - Wait But Why


BECOME A CONTRIBUTOR OF VALUE

The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins


These companies seek contributors

Tenbound
Potential employers tell you exactly what they want

QUALIFICATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES

2-5 years of sales/relevant experience Hit quota, drive net new revenue

A proven track record of winning Lead the entire sales cycle

Effective time management/organizational skills Create new revenue opportunities (prospect)

Proficiency with using CRM Forecast accurately; maintain a viable pipeline

Excellent, C-Level presentation skills Build & execute account/territory/contact plans

Demonstrate exceptional verbal, written skills Demonstrate exceptional verbal, written skills

In AE job descriptions from aforementioned logos


DEVELOP AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
Think of the people who have
helped you become who you are.
Those who have cared about you
and wanted what was best
for you in life.

Whomever you’ve been


thinking about, how pleased
they must be to know
the difference you feel
they’ve made.
Fred Rogers
THANK YOU
RALPH BARSI • Senior Director, Global Sales Development • ServiceNow
ralphbarsi.com • @rbarsi • in/ralphbarsi

THE SALES DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE


August 30, 2018 • San Francisco

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