If you've got a technical background there are a number of routes/companies. You could make the jump directly into sales, but without experience you'll have to

If you've got a technical background there are a number of routes/companies. You could make the jump directly into sales, but without experience you'll have to start at the ground floor. If you take on a technical/pre-sales role you may be able to move laterally. Probably lots of companies you can do that at. Will depend more on your geography, the opportunities that are available. Generally system integrators and technical consultancies can be a good place to start looking...