From Marketing to Tech Sales - Fabrice’s journey with hyrise
Changing career paths is always a scary step full of uncertainty and doubt, but it’s often the key to unlocking your full potential. Today, we dive into Fabrice's story, how he started in a marketing position at a mid-sized company, and how hyrise gave him the push he needed to switch to a role that brings him far more satisfaction: one he had never even considered before.
Before hyrise
Fabrice's professional journey began in Berlin. He pursued a dual education program in Marketing Management, which provided him with practical experience. However, he quickly realized that his true fire lies in working directly with customers.
💡 Fun fact: Fabrice loves cooking with friends - it's his big passion. He’s also a true bookworm! 📚 🪱
Fabrice completed his dual studies at a mid-sized company with a relatively small marketing department. This allowed him to assume marketing responsibilities early on. After finishing his studies, he decided to stay with the company to gain experience beyond that of a working student. Initially, he enjoyed this transition, as it offered valuable opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
Fabrice’s experience with hyrise
After working at the company for about five years, Fabrice realized his professional growth had stalled. Despite this, he lacked the courage to take the next step and make a change—until one day, he came across an Instagram ad from hyrise. The ad sparked a realization: he had always found Tech Sales intriguing and enjoyed working directly with customers. His previous role had involved close collaboration with the sales department, making the idea of a career shift even more appealing.
"hyrise gave me exactly the support I needed to get started— and it was absolutely worth it!
At first, Fabrice didn’t expect much to come from simply filling out a form on the website; it felt like a passive step. However, this small action set things in motion, leading to a swift progression from a preparatory call to interviews - all of which went very well - and ultimately to receiving concrete job offers.
He accepted one of these offers, as it was a perfect fit for him. The entire process took about a month, and Fabrice noted that it could have been even quicker if he hadn’t taken so long to decide which offer to accept.
Throughout the entire process, Fabrice greatly appreciated the personalized guidance from hyrise's Talent Success Team. He also found the video modules very helpful, as they gave him a clear understanding of what to expect in each interview and provided essential background knowledge.
"All the questions you have during a job application process can usually only be asked to search engines, and the answers you get there are often quite general. However, with hyrise, you have someone there to support you with everything and answer all your questions.”
Fabrice’s Entry into Tech Sales
hyrise's support was instrumental in helping him enter the tech world, particularly during the interview process.
"If you don't come from a sales background, job interviews can sometimes feel like being thrown in at the deep end. With hyrise, you can familiarize yourself with the subject matter and bring some industry jargon into the conversation.”
Fabrice is starting his new role as a Junior Sales Manager at nebenan.de, Germany's largest social platform for neighbors. He’s thrilled to continue his professional growth while working with a dedicated team at a company whose vision he truly identifies with.
Advice for Job Seekers
Fabrice emphasized the importance of being open-minded to change and seizing opportunities to learn something new. He also underscored the value of active learning by taking notes and absorbing everything hyrise offers, as it provides the best preparation for both interviews and the job itself.
"Always be open to learning, because what hyrise teaches is super, super awesome - and the whole thing is completely free for you!"
Fabrice's journey highlights the importance of staying open to new opportunities, remaining curious, and stepping outside your comfort zone. His story encourages us to embrace change, even when it seems frightening at first; it can lead to significant growth. Sometimes, all it takes is a little push. 🚀
