14 years of experience - Guys, I'm desperate. I have a family to support but cannot break into a new industry. Cannot get a job.
Hey everyone. I started out in the heavy equipment industry with an inside sales role which progressed into account manager, then into director of exports role. I then moved over to the tech industry and was working at various software companies as BDR then into customer success where I'm at now. My most recent role was as Senior CSM. My team got cut at two different companies and so I was laid off twice - now I want to switch industries and get into sales/account management but I'm not sure where to start. I applied at several construction equipment companies, had three conversations but no one wants someone without experience on construction sites, or who does not have outside sales experience. Just looking for guidance and which industries I could break into to gain knowledge and work my way up. If anyone has advice I'd greatly appreciate it.
Also, I'm in the Atlanta area.
Posted Sep 3, 2025, 6:22 PM UTC