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Interview With Sunanda Nair
Sunanda Nair, currently a Senior Account Executive at Privy, talks to Ashleigh and Kasey about her time working for nonprofits, the great management she received at her first sales position, and how to effectively network.
SHOW NOTES
Background
-Currently a Senior Account Executive at Privy, Sunanda fell into sales after working in marketing positions for various public health nonprofits. In search of a better salary and health insurance, she began applying for marketing positions at start-ups and after an interview was made an offer for a sales position.
Leadership
-She credits most of her success in this first sales role to her manager’s leadership style. He saw it as his job to serve his team and make them successful, creating an environment that was open to failure and asking for help.
Networking
-Don’t close yourself off from people or events if they’re not in the audience you currently sell to. If you find someone who you think is interesting, keep talking and asking questions because you never know where that connection could lead months or years down the line.
Nonprofits
-In her roles for public health nonprofits, Sunanda acquired a grit and ability to think on her feet that helped her when she eventually began in sales. Both fields are constantly changing and require you to be able to roll with the punches.
Listen to Your Gut
-Listening to your instinct is something that isn’t usually encouraged in the workplace, but if you see something potentially bad happening, understand that there are better opportunities out there.
Speaking Your Mind
-As a woman, it’s still not uncommon to receive backlash or be looked down upon for speaking your mind, but if you disagree with something really foundational, say it.
Diversity Initiatives
-The conversation around diversity in the workplace is much more active and honest that it was previously, but that also means company’s will simply say that they value diversity and not have anything to prove it. Actions speak louder than words.
Resources
-Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Connect with Sunanda
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/message
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/support
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By Ashleigh EarlySunanda Nair, currently a Senior Account Executive at Privy, talks to Ashleigh and Kasey about her time working for nonprofits, the great management she received at her first sales position, and how to effectively network.
SHOW NOTES
Background
-Currently a Senior Account Executive at Privy, Sunanda fell into sales after working in marketing positions for various public health nonprofits. In search of a better salary and health insurance, she began applying for marketing positions at start-ups and after an interview was made an offer for a sales position.
Leadership
-She credits most of her success in this first sales role to her manager’s leadership style. He saw it as his job to serve his team and make them successful, creating an environment that was open to failure and asking for help.
Networking
-Don’t close yourself off from people or events if they’re not in the audience you currently sell to. If you find someone who you think is interesting, keep talking and asking questions because you never know where that connection could lead months or years down the line.
Nonprofits
-In her roles for public health nonprofits, Sunanda acquired a grit and ability to think on her feet that helped her when she eventually began in sales. Both fields are constantly changing and require you to be able to roll with the punches.
Listen to Your Gut
-Listening to your instinct is something that isn’t usually encouraged in the workplace, but if you see something potentially bad happening, understand that there are better opportunities out there.
Speaking Your Mind
-As a woman, it’s still not uncommon to receive backlash or be looked down upon for speaking your mind, but if you disagree with something really foundational, say it.
Diversity Initiatives
-The conversation around diversity in the workplace is much more active and honest that it was previously, but that also means company’s will simply say that they value diversity and not have anything to prove it. Actions speak louder than words.
Resources
-Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Connect with Sunanda
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/message
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/support