How can I shift from sales/marketing to technical? I am BE(Mech) & MBA(Mrktng&Systems) having 7+ years exp in sales and marketing in heavy engineering sector based at Kolkata. I want to change to something technical like analytics/data science/big data/SAP etc. I am ready to relocate to other cities. Would my past experience be an add-on? What other options do I have?

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Hello Mr. Avijit Every single minute experience is being counted in the Industry. Perhaps, that’s why it is called Professional world. Your experience is really valuable for the team who is working on marketing research. Your experience will also act as input for the SAP development team, who is developing...
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Hello Mr. Avijit Every single minute experience is being counted in the Industry. Perhaps, that’s why it is called Professional world. Your experience is really valuable for the team who is working on marketing research. Your experience will also act as input for the SAP development team, who is developing marketing tools or resource management software. Hence, please search the key word SAP development team for Marketing & Sales. You will be finding numerous post. All the best! Shekhar read less
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Hi Avijit, you can surely shift from your current career to the new one. You will need to plan properly, get clarity and create a sound plan to achieve this. Be realistic about the timeframe. It will help if you get a professional help. Wishing you all the very best.
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Yes, it is possible, you shall be utilising the skills you developed at Engg level or while handling customers with Engg products and services. If you were handling engg systems, it is all the more convenient to shift, Feel free to contact with products, companies served - I can guide you for target...
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Yes, it is possible, you shall be utilising the skills you developed at Engg level or while handling customers with Engg products and services. If you were handling engg systems, it is all the more convenient to shift, Feel free to contact with products, companies served - I can guide you for target companies you join,Soni read less
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Avijit you can join data analysis or big data for bankend process and you can also take advantage of your exp in sale n marketing in same field
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Should you decide to shift from marketing to technical, with your BE and Marketing background it would be good idea to pursue a course in Big Data or Data Analytics which has a huge employment opportunity. Let us know if you need any further guidance.
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Hi Avijit, you can easily shift from your current profile to new profile. Firstly be sure with the reason why you want a change, think twice why you held yourself into the marketing profile for last 7 yrs. If you are able to convince yourself then you can easily convince the others in the interview a...
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Go for SAP training. Lot of scope is there.
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Use SWOT technique in identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in any thing, even while changing career opportunity. Next- do a psychometric analysis before taking the leap. That will include your Taste, Habits, Interest, Passion, Technical Ability, Responsibility, Risk Taking Ability,...
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Use SWOT technique in identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in any thing, even while changing career opportunity. Next- do a psychometric analysis before taking the leap. That will include your Taste, Habits, Interest, Passion, Technical Ability, Responsibility, Risk Taking Ability, Fear Factor. Now Career wise - Data Analysis as we all see is & has tremendous scope of growth, provided you learn to research the market, do the analysis bit by bit, master the skill & keep yourself updating. SAP - will help you to get either into Ops/ HR / marketing depending on the course you opt for. FYI- Be ready to invest in another few years before career shift. read less
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