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Sean -Manager - Account Management at Tive

June 10, 2025
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Team Tangent

Our Changemakers are Mentors who are supporting the next generation to access opportunities in tech. They make an outsized impact on the lives of our jobseekers through providing career support and short-term mentoring.

Learn why they became a Tangent Mentor 👇

Tell us a bit about yourself and what you're up to now

I come from a marketing and journalism background, yet somehow found my passion in Customer Success over a decade ago! My role is part coach, part strategy creation and part revenue operations, but the customer is at the heart of all of it. Outside of work you can find me in the garden with my two girls, taking toy photography or cheering for my Seattle Seahawks.

What was your journey into a career in Tech Sales

I started in Journalism which had a natural path to marketing. However, I decided to join HubSpots CS org when I realised I could be part of the Marketing strategy for an entire book of customers, rather than just one. That spark to work with a diverse set of customers and to have their missions at the heart of my work I believe is what got the door open for me.

What would you say are the best things about working in Tech Sales

The career development and the people. You tend to be surrounded by smart and driven folks, who also know how to have a laugh. But the doors that open to you are vast, and it means you can really carve a career path that speaks to what really matters to you.

What advice would you give to someone who is just about to start their career in sales

Never be afraid to fail. The best hires I’ve ever made are the ones that try something different, and if it fails they learn and adapt…and those that succeed then look at how they can make that success even bigger.

Why did you decide to join Tangent as a Mentor and why should others join as Mentors too

I believe in their mission. I think SaaS roles can and should be open to all, no matter their backgrounds. The best teams are diverse teams, and that’s not just diversity in gender or race, but diversity in life experience and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ready to make a difference?


A few hours a month, a lifetime of impact. Tangent connects you with aspiring Business Development Reps from socially diverse backgrounds for short-term mentoring and an employee referral.

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