How I Increased My Cold Email Reply Rate from 2% to 15%

A typical career path: assistant, junior sales, senior sales, sales manager, export director, entrepreneur. At each stage, focus on different skills: processes early, client development mid-career, management later.

High-paying roles aren't limited to sales. Procurement, supply chain management, cross-border operations, and trade data analysis all offer strong earning potential. Don't limit yourself to one path.

The transition from individual contributor to manager is the hardest step. You need to learn hiring, training, goal-setting, and team motivation. Start by mentoring 1-2 juniors before taking a full management role.