How to Write a Tech Sales Resume (Even with No Experience)

INTRO

If you’re trying to break into tech sales and you’re staring at a blank Google Doc wondering where to start—you’re not alone.

This is your step-by-step guide to creating a resume and LinkedIn profile that actually gets interviews, even if you’ve never worked in sales before.

It’s based on a free in-depth course we created at Higher Levels—originally meant to be a paid product—that walks through the exact structure, mindset, and templates that have helped thousands of our students land their first tech sales role.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• How to write a tech sales resume that gets noticed (even if you’ve never sold before)
  
  
• What hiring managers are actually looking for
  
  
• The exact structure to use: quantitative + qualitative
  
  
• How to build your LinkedIn profile from your resume
  
  
• Where to get a free resume template + full walkthrough
  
  

WHAT A TECH SALES RESUME REALLY IS (AND ISN’T)

Before we dive into formatting, let’s reset the mindset.

A tech sales resume is not your life story.
It’s not a task list.
It’s not a record of every job you’ve had.

It’s a highlight reel.

Your resume exists to do one thing:
👉 Get someone to say, “I want to interview this person.”

That means it should:

• Show that you take initiative
  
  
• Show that you get results
  
  
• Show that you can think like a seller
  

If you’re switching careers or applying for your first role, your resume doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to show potential.

START HERE: WHAT TO DO BEFORE WRITING A SINGLE LINE

Most people jump straight to bullet points. Don’t do that yet.

Instead, spend 20–30 minutes doing this:

Step 1: Make a messy list of everything you’ve done.

‍Jobs, internships, sports, clubs, school projects, volunteer work, personal side hustles. It all counts.

Step 2: Identify 3–5 specific moments where you made an impact.

‍Ask:

• What was the situation?
  
  
• What problem did I solve?
  
  
• What was the result?
  
  
• Can I tie it to revenue, efficiency, or team performance?
  

Step 3: Turn those into rough bullet points.

‍Use this plug-and-play format:

“Did [ACTION], which led to [RESULT], by doing [HOW].”

Example:

“Created referral program that brought in 18 new customers by offering a free service tier to top users.”

Now we’re ready to build a real resume.

== THE TECH SALES RESUME FORMULA: QUANT → QUAL ==

Every bullet on your resume should follow this rhythm:

1. Start with a quantified result
   
   
2. Follow with qualitative context or influence
   
   

Let’s break that down.

❌ Don’t say this…

✅ Say this instead…

For Example:

❌ “Helped onboard customers”

✅ “Onboarded 35+ new users/month with 98% retention”

❌ “Worked in customer service”

✅ “Resolved 80+ support tickets weekly, reducing churn by 15% for our team”

❌ “Organized club events”

✅ “Led 3 fundraising events, raising $9K+ for campus orgs by pitching local donors”

Even if you’ve never worked in sales, you’ve probably done something that shows communication, persuasion, organization, or problem solving. That’s what hiring managers are looking for.

WHAT TECH SALES MANAGERS ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT

Sales managers get evaluated on revenue over time. So your resume should speak that language.

These are the big levers they look at:

• ARR / MRR (Annual / Monthly Recurring Revenue): Did you help grow revenue?
  
  
• New Logos: Did you help win new customers?
  
  
• Expansion: Did you help grow existing accounts?
  
  
• Churn Reduction: Did you improve retention or customer satisfaction?
  
  
• Pipeline Creation: Did you identify or create new sales or broader business opportunities?
  
  
• Cross-functional influence: Did you get others aligned to solve a problem, especially influencial personas like Directors, VPs, C-Suite, etc...?
  
  

You don’t need to hit all of these. But if your resume hits just one, it shows you’re thinking like a sales rep already—even before you’ve been hired.

SAMPLE RESUME BULLET TEARDOWN

Let’s take a weak bullet and improve it.

❌ Bad: “Worked at Chipotle in college”
✅ Good: “Part of fastest shift team in SE region (orders/hour), trained 4 new hires on prep line operations”

Now it shows:

• Speed
  
• Teamwork
  
• Leadership
  
• Results
  

This matters. Even if it’s not “sales,” it proves you get stuff done—and that’s what gets interviews.

COMMON QUESTIONS FROM BEGINNERS

Q: Should I include jobs like barista, Uber driver, or waiter?

‍Yes, if you did anything worth showcasing—team leadership, training, high customer ratings, or managing chaos under pressure.

Q: What if I have no full-time work experience?

‍Use school projects, leadership roles, internships, clubs, or personal businesses (Etsy shop, tutoring, etc.).

Q: Can I include sports or music experience?

‍Yes—especially if it shows discipline, teamwork, performance under pressure, or achievement.

Q: Should I write different resumes for each job?

‍No. Just tailor the top 1–2 bullets to the job description. That’s enough.

Q: Where can I get a template?

‍We made one for you—no charge.
→ Click here to get the free resume template sent to your email.

HOW TO BUILD YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE (FAST)

Once your resume is done, your LinkedIn is just copy-paste.

Quick rules:

• Keep your title simple: “Former teacher breaking into SaaS sales”
  
• Don’t put “entrepreneur / podcaster / amateur guitarist / innovator”
  
• About section should be short and to the point
  
  
  • Example: “I’m a former real estate agent transitioning into SaaS sales. Passionate about tech, people, and solving real problems.”
    

Work experience section:

• Copy 2–3 of your strongest bullets from your resume for each job
  
• Keep it clean, spaced out, and scannable
  

This isn’t where you get fancy—it’s where you get hired.

DONE RIGHT? THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS

Our students have landed interviews and offers at companies like Salesforce, ZoomInfo, Oracle, and Rippling—all from this framework.

They didn’t have perfect backgrounds. They didn’t go to Ivy League schools.
They just structured their story the right way, showcased outcomes, and spoke the language of sales.

You can too.
→ Ready to break into tech sales? We’ll help you land your first job with a complete roadmap.

Join Tech Sales Ascension — our step-by-step program that’s helped 1,000+ students transition into high-paying SaaS sales roles.

Or start with the free resource:
🎁 Get the tech sales resume template sent to your email, and watch the video walkthrough below!

VIDEO WALKTHROUGH

TL;DR

• Your resume is a highlight reel—not a task list
  
  
• Use the Quant → Qual structure: lead with numbers, then add context
  
  
• Show outcomes, not just responsibilities
  
  
• Translate ANY job into sales-friendly language
  
  
• Grab the free resume template to make it 10x easier
  
  
• Your LinkedIn = condensed resume. Keep it clean and clear.