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Podcast: Channel Chat Podcast
Episode: #262 Rob Harris: I Applied for Sales Director… While I Was Still an Account Manager.
Description: In this episode of Channel Chat, Mark Sumner is joined by Rob Harris, Sales Director for Software at SCC, recorded in London. Rob shares his journey from studying English Literature to leading software sales at one of the UK's largest partners. We discuss career progression in sales, moving from individual contributor to leadership, and why putting yourself forward can change everything. Key topics include: • Breaking into tech and software sales • Progressing from account manager to sales leader • Leading high-performing sales teams • How software buying has changed • Adding value beyond price and transactions • Why hyperscale marketplaces are one to watch in 2026 A mu...