Has anyone ever successfully transitioned out of sales?

I’m a 33F with a degree in communications. I’ve been in sales for 7 years, and have found myself at the glass ceiling. This is the second time I’ve reached a ceiling and had to switch jobs to continue to grow. I’m currently in a manager role, with a team of 4. Essentially, I sell software to universities and colleges. I love the job and industry, but can’t continue to sell for a big tech company. My company is doing massive layoffs, it’s in the news often. Essentially, I would have to sell a ridiculous amount to move up, and it’s not possible. I’m also tired of the constant fear of layoffs, and I’m constantly trying to network so I’m prepared. <br><br>My question is, where do I go from here? Essentially, I would have to take a major pay cut if I were to leave, and I don’t know if it’s worth it. I’ve been in sales for about 7 years, and I am very good at it. I know for a fact that if I left sales, it would be close to a 50k pay cut. I’m not sure where to go from here, and would love any suggestions. I’m strong in communications, project planning, project management, and strategy. I have had a few internal opportunities where I was considered for a project management role, and was passed up on. I’m not sure what else to do at this point. Has anyone else successfully transitioned out of sales?