The Arena University

We Get Veterans Jobs in Tech Sales.

Why Does The Arena University Exist?

To Help Veterans Stack Skills That Change Their Lives.

What is The Arena University?

A lifetime membership to a community of like-minded people who know they are capable of more.

  1. Ten week course led by Andrew and Expert Coaches.

  2. Access to an extended network of peers and sales professionals.

  3. Weekly group and one on one coaching.

  4. Exposure to a community of employers looking to hire Arena Graduates.

Which Includes:

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Ready to make the leap into a rewarding tech sales career? This 87 page guide equips you with powerful insights and actionable strategies, distilled from real-life experience.

Inside You'll Discover:

  • Winning Mindset: Master the mental framework top sales professionals use to thrive.

  • Career Visioning: Set clear, achievable goals with practical tools like the "12 Week Year."

  • Sales Success Traits: Cultivate essential characteristics employers crave: leadership, initiative, integrity, and communication.

  • Role Clarity: Understand key tech sales positions—Prospector, Inside Sales, and Outside Sales.

  • Finding the Right Fit: Criteria to choose the best companies, roles, and compensation packages.

  • Resume & LinkedIn Essentials: Stand out online and on paper, even with zero sales experience.

  • Networking Power: Proven tactics to connect authentically and grow your opportunities.

  • Interview Mastery: Navigate the interview process confidently, with answers to top questions and insider tips.

Take control of your professional future. Get in the arena, and land your dream tech sales job.

Some of the companies our graduates and candidates have worked for.

Why Tech Sales?

  • For the barrier to entry compared to the amount you can make there isn’t a better profession to generate wealth.

    The Average Account Executive makes $300K a year within 3-5 years.

    High performers are consistently earning well over $500K a year

    Elite performers earn over $1M a year.

    No degree or certification required.

  • This career will empower you to redefine success on your own terms. No rigid schedules to bind you.

    Say goodbye to the shackles of 9-5 oversight. There are no supervisors hovering over your desk at 8 AM or waiting for you to clock out at 5 PM. What truly counts is your performance—hitting your quotas and delivering results. Master that, and you’ll unlock unparalleled freedom to shape your work life as you see fit.

    Embrace the autonomy that comes with accountability, and watch your career soar.

  • Tech sales provides more than just a career—it's a launchpad.

    The competencies you'll master here, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, persuasive communication, skilled negotiation, and strategic business development, will empower you indefinitely.

    Some love the sales lifestyle so much they never leave, while others use these valuable skills as stepping stones toward entrepreneurship or executive leadership.

Students are making over $140K in base salary in their first year after graduating from The Arena University.

FAQs

  • It really depends on how fast you want to go. If you are focused and determined I think it’s possible to get a job in 4 -6 weeks (I’ve seen faster but that’s an exception to the rule).

    If you have the time I would start preparing as early as possible and give yourself the time you need to network and choose the best job, company, and team for you.

    Ideally you have 6 months or more until you are eligible to work for a new company.

  • The course is designed to challenge you. It is only when you are outside you comfort zone that you experience growth - and if you are transitioning from the military into tech sales, you will need some growth. There are muscles you have never had to flex that are critical in the world of tech sales.

    Be prepared to practice. Repetition is the father of learning. You will have homework, practice sessions and skills to help you hones certain skills that will serve you well in the business world.

    Expect Greatness - expect to do more and go farther than you thought you would. I don’t want to speak in broad generalizations but if you follow the TAU path, you will have opportunities that will amaze you. My job is to put you in the best position possible to be successful, to do that I will push you. But, the results will amaze you. You will have the opportunity to work at some of the greatest tech companies in the world solving some of the biggest problems the tech ecosystem is facing.

  • Yes, if you take this course and follow me. I guarantee it will change your life.

  • Yes, coaching is available. Both group and 1:1 coaching with Andrew is available. You will also have access to other tech sales professionals in The Arena network that will be available for coaching and mentorship.

  • The course is designed to go for 10 weeks.

    There will be 2 group meetings per week.

    One will be the lesson and the other will be the practice session.

  • Yes.

    Members of The Arena University immediately get access to an extensive network of employers and tech sales professionals in The Arena University Alumni. You will have dedicated group sessions where you will be introduced to tech sales professionals that will be very helpful to you in not just getting a job but your future tech sales career.

Love getting these text messages from employers that hire Arena graduates.

This is from a sales leader who has had one of our Arena graduates for just about 5 months.

This particular Arena grad went on to be the fastest rep to close a $100K deal in the history of the company and is on pace to win rookie of the year.

What’s included in

The Arena University: Tech Sales Accelerator

Zachary Elliot runs the Cisco MISL program.

Several of our graduates have been through their program.

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