I had a few sales jobs before starting to code fulltime. Nothing major. It never really helped me at my fulltime jobs, but it definitely helped as a consultant.

I had a few sales jobs before starting to code fulltime. Nothing major. It never really helped me at my fulltime jobs, but it definitely helped as a consultant. The ability to be "good in a room" is rare for technical folks. You'll be a hot commodity for agencies or dev-shops; anyone who routinely needs a technical voice to step in and woo the client before closing the sale. I realized years ago that being in this middle-ground was my strongest asset. Not the best salesman, not the best coder, but can exist comfortably in both worlds. I'd recommend cultivating both skillsets.