823 Advizers
Aman
Account Manager
ELREPCO
Purdue University Class of 2019
Currently pursuing MBA at UCLA Anderson

UCLA Anderson
Q1Career path
Account Management
Semiconductor Industry
Sales
6:05
"I realized that my strengths and my passions really lie more on the commercial side of things."
Q2Main responsibilities
Supply Chain Management
Sales
Business Development
3:06
"In Enterprise sales, closing multi-million dollar deals, only 20% is convincing the customer; 80% is internal, putting pieces together to execute the deal."
Q3Day in the life
Project Management
Problem-Solving
Communication
3:11
"every day is different"
Q4Most important skills - role
Strategic Thinking
Negotiation
Communication
3:37
"the number one skill is is just general people skills"
Q5Favorite parts - role
Problem-Solving
Sales
Communication
2:08
"Going through all the motions and the processes...of actually having to close a deal right from start to finish is a very fulfilling feeling."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
High-Risk High-Reward
Income Variability
Sales
2:38
"If you're not able to hunt, you're not gonna eat."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Semiconductors
Emerging Technologies
Technology
3:01
"Technology augments the human experience in every way, and it's all underpinned by semiconductor technology."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Curiosity
Persistence
High EQ
3:12
"The number one most important thing is curiosity. If you are a naturally curious person and you love learning you're going to do well."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Productivity
Sales
Time Management
3:14
"You have to be efficient with your time and and very conscious of where you're adding value."
Q10Entry-level positions
Sales
Lead Generation
Business Development
3:07
"if you can show that you're eager to learn and you're hungry and you're driven, you know, you will be able to land a business development rep role."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Career Development
Overcoming Challenges
Career Exploration
2:40
"Following your gut on when you feel like you're not in the right place is super important, being decisive and listening to your body."
Q12College ideas for success
Resilience
Communication
Problem-Solving
3:17
"Growing up, I grew up with social anxiety. I was horrible with people. I was very nervous. I couldn't speak to new people."
Q13How identity impacted career
Motivational Stories
Overcoming Challenges
Achieving Goals
4:18
"I came here with a dream right? Like I had an image of what I wanted my life to be like"