Retail Sales to $106k+ at Rippling in 6 Weeks

I had sales experience, but I wanted to break into a top-tier tech company and start on a path toward becoming an AE. I knew that without a clear roadmap, the transition could take much longer and be far more difficult. After watching Higher Levels’ videos and seeing how clearly they explained the career path and industry, I realized I had knowledge gaps that I could not fill alone. The program offered expert coaching, proven frameworks, and detailed industry insight from people who had already been where I wanted to go. I saw it as an investment that would build on my foundation and give me a smoother, faster path into tech sales.

The biggest shift was learning how to position myself specifically for an SDR role and commit fully to that career track. I rewrote my resume and LinkedIn profile to speak directly to SDR responsibilities, which made my applications stand out. The outreach strategies, background research techniques, and community support helped me land multiple interviews at great companies. Higher Levels also taught me how to communicate my fit clearly during interviews, cut out the fluff, and speak directly to why I was a strong match. Those skills were critical in getting an offer from Rippling.

If you know you want to be in tech sales, commit to it and take the course seriously. Stay consistent, keep refining your approach, and do the research to understand the role and industry. The program works if you work it. Whether you have sales experience or are coming from a different background, the structure, resources, and community will help you break in faster and with more confidence. For me, it was absolutely worth the investment.