Product Managers also have revenue / P&L responsibilities. 
  
 Is selling a tedium or is the org you work for a problem?

I have moved a lot from one org to another.. I just feel sales is not for me… because there isn’t any handbook to excel here it just happens when it does… i have been a top performer crushing targets so I have been able to sell but I just feel I have not acquired any skill… anybody with 2-3 yrs of experience can do the same what a guy with 7-8 yrs lf experience can…

Inside Sales Manager

Sales Manager

I think you should continue with sales. It’s been long that you stayed in the respective career. Let it be. Accept it and live with it.

Hey thanks! But don’t want to live with something and do something for the sake of it 😐

Growth And Strategy

Guys wanted to get your thoughts… I have 7 years of sales experience working with B2B SaaS companies and I want to get out of this role because of the pressure that it comes with … Revenue pressure...

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Guys wanted to get your thoughts… I have 7 years of sales experience working with B2B SaaS companies and I want to get out of this role because of the pressure that it comes with … Revenue pressure, quarterly targets etc… I don’t have a tech background and don’t enjoy coding etc but I like understanding how tech works and read and explore new technologies.

Product Management looked like a great shift were my experience as a sales guy would also be considered… wanted to get the larger picture from you guys if you think I should checkout any other roles and what is the best way to change your role… TIA

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Shift to Product Manager- Grapevine

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I am looking for a shift to the product management role. Any leads would be helpful .

Software Developer

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I am a Finance guy with around three years of experience but thinking to move to Product roles in fintech or a products that has anything to do with transactions. Where do I start?

Want to switch to Product Management

Director Finance

I have about 5 years of experience working in sales for both product and service companies (startups and MNC). However, in the long run I don't want to be in sales. I want to eventually move into something where my work has some sort of impact. Can be: product management, business strategy, internal or client consulting or maybe something else which I'm not sure of. As I'm in the middle of taking a break currently to figure this out, I want to understand how I can transition into these roles without a master's degree? Is it practically possible? If yes, then how should I go about it?

Quite confused, need some help

Growth Manager

Hey everyone!

I'm currently working as a Product Manager at a well-known insurance firm. After being in this industry for a while, I've realized it's not the right fit for me and I'm looking to make a switch. However, with the tough market conditions, I haven't had much luck finding new opportunities. I'm really interested in transitioning to tech-related Product Management, Marketing, or Strategy roles, but most job postings require 2-4 years of industry-specific experience in tech.

I've also heard from colleagues that it can be difficult to switch industries when you have a background in insurance. This has left me feeling a bit demotivated and unsure about my prospects. 

I would love to hear any advice or suggestions on how I can better prepare myself for these roles and increase my chances of landing a new opportunity. 

A little bit about my background: I have a B.Tech in Computer Science and an MBA from IIM and 1 year of professional experience

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!

Transition from Insurance PM to Tech PM

Product Manager

Insurance to Tech - career transition

Hey. I have close to 6 years of Experience in Sales and Customer centric roles but recently I have developed an interest in Product Development. For reference, I have an Engineering degree in Computer Science and MBA as well. 

A few questions for clarity: 

1. Is it possible to make this transition into a Product role at this stage of my career? 
2. If I want to teach myself the skills of a product manager, how should I start and what resources should i refer to, to begin with that can start the learning process?

Transition to a Product Role

Customer Success

I joined my company (tech startup) as a Product Manager and over the course of 3 years have worked both in Product as well  as in Business teams. And to be honest, I like both the work.

Now, I am looking for a switch and unable to decide which role I should pursue - Product or Business. So, I would need help from you all. 

From a long term career point of view keeping in mind compensation, scope of work and transitioning into leadership positions (CXOs), which is a better role and why - Product or Business?

Which role would you prefer from an overall career point of view - Product or Business?

Want to switch my career from enterprise sales, to a product management role, any pointers for the same, will be really helpful. As to ,how to go about it

Sales to Product Management role

Anyone moved support to product based roles. Don’t have any tech experience but would like to move a product based role. Where do I begin, seeing a lot of generic stuff out there but not sure what to do . Unemployed also so financially constraints too but my focus on landing a tech/ product role .

Anyone has suggestions or actually experienced the  above can help me out with this situation and where to begin.. don’t want generic stuff but a practical way of doing it

Want to move to a product role

Hello Everyone, 

I am a 2018 BTech (NIT) pass out and  2022 IIM pass out with a total of 2.2 years of Workex (1.2 yrs post-MBA) and currently working as an Associate Product Manager. I am not really enjoying my role and I feel Product Management is not suitable for me because of multiple reasons some of them being,


1. I am doing issue resolutions rather than problem-solving which I love to do.

2. I am not very much interested in driving technical discussions or solving technical challenges in the process of Product Development which is the case in my current role. 

3. I want to be part of a Business role where I can leverage the knowledge I have gained during my MBA and work on some problem statements related to the core businesses of the company. 

4. There is no skin in the game of a PM compared to Devs, QAs, and Designers. As a PM I feel I am just delegating, prioritizing, and following up with the requirements. Most of my learnings are around managerial aspects and not business knowledge. 

5. I want to be a part of business roles where I can go deeper into problems and come up with my recommendations/thoughts on them. 

I am looking for new roles where Strategy, Analysis and Core Business Problem solving are involved. I am really not sure what kind of roles are these. 

Please help me with the roles I can explore and how to approach the job search for such kinds of roles. 
Thanks In Advance.

Need Advice - Job Role Switch.

Hi, I have close to 2 years experience in consulting mostly in implementation and support. 

I am looking forward to making a career in product management and would like to know how can someone with no product experience make this transition and land a job? 

Also what would be the best way to make this transition?

Switch to Product

Analyst

Hi all, 
I have 2 years of project management experience in an IT company, with decent projects and client facing role. However, I want to switch into product management role, or atleast switch to a more product based company. Any suggestions?

Getting into Product management?

Project Manager

I was super curious for product management roles and switch to startups was one of easy bets, my current role( 3 yr work ex as implementation consultant)  in B2B  involved customer interaction and working on requirements on OOTB product,but back then i didn't appear many interviews, i wasn't actively applying but with recent scenario of all layoffs and startups fundings, what should be a good strategy now? Need suggestions from experienced folks

Product Roles

Associate Product Manager

🚀 Seeking advice! 🤔 Wanting to shift gears from software development to product management, but feeling a bit lost. 😕 How do I make this transition smoothly? 🌟 Any tips from those who've successfully navigated this switch? Share your wisdom!

Developer to Product manager

Hey guys, I’m from a non-tech background working in sales (with MBA) & looking to get into PM role. Can grapevine family help/share some tips as to how can I switch to PM role?

TIA.

Product Mgmt. Role

Account Manager

I am a Software Engineer(3-YOE) and want to transition to Product Management role.

Does the ISB PM certifications help us in any form for that or regular MBA is required to get the role.

Transition to PM role🧐

Software Engineer

Welcome to Software Engineers's Private Community

Lately I am seeing a lot of devs transition to product management directly without an MBA. 
Those who have taken that path, is it worth it?

Why did you transition? 
What are some of the things you hadn't consider before making the switch, but faced only after it?
If given the chance, would you continue being a PM or go back to development?

Being a Product Manager worth it?

Hi All, would love to hear your thoughts/ideas/strategies on how to switch from a Senior Customer Success Manager role to a Product/ Project Manager role. 
Brief background - Total Work-Ex 9 years (2.5 years in IT services pre MBA + 6.5 years in Sales/KAM/Customer Success post MBA). Recently have switched few companies in search of better roles/compensation and that also reflects in a negative way in resume. Not able to get even an interview call while applying for PM roles. 
All suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

Role Transition - From Customer Success/KAM to Product Manager

Retention Manager

How difficult is it to get into Product Marketing? Is the role fun or monotonous? Asking cause I want to understand how to transition into this role.

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Partnership Manager

I am an MBA in Marketing and currently working as a Market Researcher. I want to switch to Product Management. 
Suggest a good online course which is not too heavy on my pockets or if I should I consider something else? I’m looking to pivot from MR as the pay I’m getting is peanuts here, extra long working hours without any compensation and too slow of growth, monetarily. Help a brother out. TIA.

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