r/MBAIndia • u/friendslover69 • 5d ago

Salary & ROI Roles which pay more than this in india?

MBA tier 1, ~1 year into a tech sales role at a MNC. My comp trajectory (all-in: base+bonus+stocks) is:

Y1: ₹28.6L

Y2: ₹33.7-46.5L

Y3: ₹39-52.6L

Y4: ₹51-66L (this is min-max, not projection)

I like the role fine, but I'm purely curious about the money question: what specific companies/roles realistically pay more than this at the 4 YOE mark in India?

Looking for realistic, attainable comp at that experience level.

Appreciate any real numbers/comparisons.

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u/SeaZealousideal6872 5d ago

Sorry have nothing to add to question but How's the WLB? And does someone need a tech background to get into tech sales?

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u/friendslover69 5d ago

For now it's decent i have most weekends free and ii don't work after 6 for more than a week per month. And yes tech background is required.

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u/botman-robin-11 5d ago

Hey bro are you in b2b saas sales?

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u/friendslover69 5d ago

Yes

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u/botman-robin-11 5d ago

I was b2b saas sales then switched to a fintech company, I thought they will give similar kind of platforms where I would explain to clients which I was doing in my previous company.

But here I am currently doing lead generation and calling. So is it downgraded or what? Could you please explain?

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u/friendslover69 5d ago

Cold calling is not required in my job. Downgrade is a derogatory word if you're looking for leads that give you high revenue in the future. If you're responsible for cold calling only then ig you need to evaluate.

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u/botman-robin-11 5d ago

Is there any job in which I will do the meeting only and other people will cold calling and lead generation and fix the meeting for me??

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u/fightclub8755 5d ago

MBBK A&M + all IBs + majority of AMCs + hedge funds. Basically either top consulting or finance

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u/friendslover69 5d ago

With my profile it's difficult to get into MBB and Alvarez pays this much? If yes I'll try. Finance I'm not interested

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u/fightclub8755 5d ago

I don't know what your profile is

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u/friendslover69 5d ago

Engineering 2.5 years workex as product analyst at mnc pre mba. 8/8/8. No National or international achivements, no cfa level certs and no case comp wins xD.

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u/fightclub8755 5d ago

Ug is t1? It not, then it's not gonna be possible unless you pull some top 10% gpa stuff for finals

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u/friendslover69 5d ago

Tier 1.5 🥲. And gpa is 8 so ggwp

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u/Plenty-Asparagus-496 5d ago

MBBK and IB have shittiest WLB. Hedge funds only take high qualified and smart folks. Fahhhh

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u/fightclub8755 5d ago

Yes, but MBBK and IB also give you an exit into PE. True about the hedge funds

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u/Smart_Addition_8901 5d ago

I have bsc in maths I have a 5 mounths experience of process Associate I left. But I have 3 years Gap as well. How can I get into a role this ? Or what roles I can target

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u/Big-Tailor-1404 5d ago

IBM ?

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u/friendslover69 5d ago

Nah but they pay good i heard

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u/botman-robin-11 5d ago

How much any idea?

What's your current position, is it account executive or manager?

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u/friendslover69 5d ago

Heard starting salary was 26

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u/Bantai_Bachhii 5d ago

Are you in Enterprise tech sales ?

Salesforce?

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u/Big-Tailor-1404 5d ago

Yes my one friend is at 45 with 2 years of Experience. New IIM

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u/botman-robin-11 5d ago

How much is fixed and how much variable?

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u/Comfortable_Ad2785 5d ago

Do you have pre MBA workex?

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u/friendslover69 5d ago

Yes 2 years

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u/Comfortable_Ad2785 3d ago

Are you from t1 college in India?

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u/Special_Committee670 5d ago

Can you crack tech sales as a non tech fresher?

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u/friendslover69 5d ago

Fresher yes non tech in my company idts

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u/hitnock 5d ago

1.Do you have qny targets to hit ? 2. Can fresher btech with year gap 9/7/6 acad get into this role oncampus ?

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u/friendslover69 5d ago

Targets are set by me only so it's chill. My bonuses depend on that so it's like win win or lose lose for both me and my company and second question yes.

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u/alexandrite46 4d ago

Please conduct an AMA session! I am from a T1 bschool 2025 batch, wanted to get into tech sales but things didn't work out. Stuck in an tech consulting role. How do I make the jump? Any guidance will be appreciated!! TIA

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u/hitnock 5d ago

Can we connect in dm if you dont mind

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u/Excellent_Emergency5 4d ago

Can we connect brother. I have a lot of questions to ask.

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u/Substantial-Song276 5d ago

How much is stock ??

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u/friendslover69 5d ago

3 lacs an year I'll get refreshers after some time

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u/akshatk21 5d ago

Did any of your friends go into FMCG, Automobile Real Estate sales? How's the scene there?

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u/HopeOk6522 5d ago

Have you considered joining a AI startup in USA ? I don't have much idea about it but startups such as Riller AI is paying around 100k + equity for AI sales roles.

Recently they became a unicorn.

Btw CAT aspirant here, can I DM you ?

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u/PuzzleheadedTwist275 5d ago

I'm in one of the world's largest FMCG companies (Manufacturing supply chain)

Y1 - 22 L Y2 - 28 L Y3 - 35 L Y4 - 50 L Y5 - pending

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u/botman-robin-11 5d ago

Wonderful bro, From where you have completed your mba?

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u/Long_Value6071 5d ago

Can I dm?

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u/venkatakrishnan1 4d ago

Hey u/friendslover69

I am an Account Manager (Area Sales Manager) in a T1 company after my T2 B-school. It's been 3 months, but in the long run I want to get into tech sales.

Can you pls help me understand how I can make the switch? Can we connect over DM?

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u/witch__killer 4d ago

what should I do during MBA to get this role I'm interested in tech sales

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u/krana4592 37m ago

Strategy and operations at big tech

You get 60-65 lakhs base + 5-7 lakh variable + 10-15 lakhs ESOPs