#112 Larissa Wang - A journey of transitioning from engineering and finance to superstar sales account manager at Amazon

In this episode I catch up with Larissa Wang, an account manager at Amazon. She shares with me her journey from studying engineering and finance to thriving in a sales role. 

She discusses her day-to-day responsibilities, the importance of building strong client relationships, and the impact she has had on her clients' businesses. 

Larissa reflects on her growth over three years at Amazon, the challenges she faced, and the rewarding experiences that have shaped her career. She also offers valuable advice for recent graduates and emphasizes the significance of mentorship and trying new things in one's career.

Unfortunately the final part of this episode got cut off :( hopefully however you still enjoy what we did record!

Takeaways

• Her role involves strategic growth for top consumer electronic sellers.
• Building trust and transparent relationships with clients is crucial.
• She has successfully helped clients grow their businesses significantly.
• Larissa emphasizes the importance of mentorship in career development.
• Trying different roles and internships can help find one's passion.
• Data-driven insights are essential for success in tech roles.
• Her parents' journey inspires her to pursue her career with confidence.
• Sales can be fulfilling when it positively impacts clients' businesses.
• Larissa encourages recent graduates to apply broadly and gain interview experience.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Larissa Wang and Her Role at Amazon
02:50 A Day in the Life of an Account Manager
06:02 Building Client Relationships and Personal Style
08:57 Reflecting on Three Years at Amazon
11:46 Success Stories and Impact on Clients
15:01 Transitioning from Engineering to Sales
19:47 Navigating Career Decisions and Finding Passion
33:02 Advice for Recent Graduates and Job Seekers
37:51 Future Aspirations and E-commerce Business

Please check out Larissa below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissa-wang/

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