No Degree, No Problem: Building a Career in Sales from Scratch

Let’s get this out of the way: not everyone has a degree. And guess what? That doesn’t mean you’re stuck, behind, or out of options. It just means you need a different door in.

At Seven, we’ve built an entire business around that door.

Because here’s the truth no one tells you when you’re 18 and panicking over UCAS applications: most of what makes someone great at sales can’t be taught in a lecture theatre. It’s not in textbooks. And it definitely isn’t hanging out in a £9,000-a-year PowerPoint.

It’s built on grit. Curiosity. Work ethic. And being willing to talk to people when everyone else is hiding behind an email.

Sales Doesn’t Care Where You Came From — Just What You’re Made Of

You could’ve left school at 16. You could’ve worked retail, warehouse, hospitality, whatever. None of that disqualifies you. In fact, it might prepare you better.

Because those jobs? They teach you how to read people. Handle pressure. Think on your feet. And they prove that you can show up, put in the work, and deal with real humans — not just theory.

That’s the DNA of a great salesperson. We’ve seen it time and time again.

Start at Zero. Grow Fast. Go Far.

One of the best things about sales? The ladder has no gatekeeper.

You don’t need a degree to get in. You need energy, hunger, and the ability to bounce back when someone says no (which they will, by the way — and it’s not that deep).

At Seven, we take people with zero experience and give them the structure, training, and support to grow. We’re not looking for polished. We’re looking for potential. And we’ve got reps who started with no qualifications now managing teams, leading campaigns, and earning real money — because they earned it.

It’s Not a Job. It’s a Launchpad.

Sales can be a stopgap. A way to build confidence. A chance to figure yourself out.

But for the right people, it’s more than that — it’s a career. A lifestyle. A fast-track to skills that’ll serve you forever: communication, leadership, negotiation, resilience, and pure hustle.

You learn fast. You grow faster. And you don’t need a single certificate to get started.

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So If You’re Starting from Scratch... Good. That’s Where the Fun Begins.

You don’t need a degree to build a life you’re proud of. You need a chance.

We’ve got one. And if you’re hungry enough to take it, the rest will follow.