Can I get NOC6221 with no experience? Please, help

[alexsmith14]

I'll keep it short.

I am looking to transition from engineering (NOC2253) to sales (NOC6221). I've got exactly 1 year of work experience under my belt in engineering and want to try a different career path.

My limitation is that the job has to be technical. Jobs titled "Technical sales" usually require university degree or specific experience which I don't have.

I am keen on getting an entry level job doing cold-calling and setting up appointments for account executive (a person who makes a deal) or something similar. Those type of entry sales jobs (SDR / BDR) are very-very valuable in a long run in a sales career, and experience is not required most of the time.

Assuming I am in the industry of a technical product of some sort (software, HVAC, manufacturing equipment) will this count as NOC6221, even though I had no prior experience or relevant education?
I am aiming to get 2 years of work experience, and apply for PR through EE afterwards.

 

[alexsmith14]

Please, help!

 

[hodari]

The issue is not your lack of prior experience or education, not to IRCC anyway.

You will need to meet roughly 2/3rds of the main duties listed for any NOC occupation. "entry level job doing cold-calling and setting up appointments for account executive" doesn't seem like enough for NOC 6221, at least not to me.

 

[dumbass9]

Hello dear,

NOC6221 job title includes:

• software sales representative

My duties are as follows (I am software sales representative):

• Actively following up phone and email leads generated through inbound and outbound marketing campaigns.
• You will turn these leads into qualified prospects for the sales team to take through to close.
• Support the Sales team with on-going market research, lead management and qualification, email marketing and database prospecting.
• Once qualified, set up demonstrations and appointments for the sales team to move the prospect forward in the sales cycle.
• Manage a prospecting pipeline using our CRM system and record and maintain accurate lead information.
• Use social media to identify and follow key contacts, conversations, key influencers and identify new business opportunities and educate existing leads on our solutions.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the features and benefits of our sales order and invoice automation solutions, overcoming technical and business objections, and effectively communicate our value proposition.


This is main duties of NOC6221

Main duties

Technical sales specialists perform some or all of the following duties:

• Promote sales to existing clients
• Identify and solicit potential clients
• Assess clients' needs and resources and recommend the appropriate goods or services
• Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit clients' needs
• Develop reports and proposals as part of sales presentation to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Consult with clients after sale to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
• Troubleshoot technical problems related to equipment
• May train customers' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• May conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• May supervise the activities of other technical staff and sales specialists.

Technical sales specialists usually specialize in a particular line of goods or services.

Does it suffice for 6221? Any experts know?

Does it suffice for 6221? Any experts know?