Navigating the Sales Job Search: Strategies and Support Needed

Curious—what’s the sales job search been like for everyone else lately? For me? It’s been a rollercoaster. I had to take on consulting gigs just to stay afloat and ended up in a non-SaaS role last July to keep my head above water. It’s been a humbling stretch—ghosted more times than I can count, made it to final rounds only to be told “we went another direction,” or worse, “you’re exactly what we’re looking for”... and then silence. I’m passionate about Account Optimization, CX, and communication tech—this is where I thrive and bring real impact. But the market right now feels brutal. I can’t even land initial interviews some weeks. I think my resume might be working against me—short stints due to layoffs and startup volatility, but no 3-5 year runs at one company. Does that automatically get you labeled a jumper, even if you were just dealt a rough hand? I know I’m not alone in this, but I’m still here, still swinging. I refuse to believe hard work, resilience, and skill no longer matter. So here’s the ask—what are you doing to get noticed and actually land interviews right now? Any hacks, strategies, or cold outreach templates that are working? I’m open to feedback, brutally honest advice, and connections. I’ve worked my ass off for years in this space and I’m not tapping out now.