E.46 - From Door to Door Sales to Strategic Sales Leadership - Career Lessons with Andrea Onuigbo

Meet Andrea Onuigbo, Strategic Sales Leader @Snowflake. But her story to get to this level was anything but easy!Andrea's journey into tech sales is an inspiring tale of resilience, learning, and leadership. From a tough start in door-to-door sales to becoming a strategic sales leader at Snowflake, Andrea shares her experiences and the lessons she's learned along the way. She discusses her impressive, but challenging career progression through Atlassian and Oracle, ultimately leading to her current role at Snowflake in Amsterdam.Topics You'll Learn About:- Andrea's unexpected start in sales- Passion for learning and hyperfixation on niche topics- Balancing ambition with avoiding burnout- Navigating cultural expectations while forging her own path- Challenges faced as a leader during the pandemic- Building camaraderie and trust within remote teams- Importance of self-awareness, coachability, and a competitive edge- Qualities to look for when hiring- Favorite interview questions- Best advice received and lessons learnedConnect with Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaonuigbo/Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richwash/Check out the Growth Magnet newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7083793079794556928/#techsales #leadershipjourney #careergrowth #salestips #worklifebalance