shuld a marketing guy start his career with sales job?

it is quite often seen that top level managers in marketing has started their career with sales job which introduced them to the vast area of work,practical life,probable problems.Once people understand the intricacies they have a greater grasp over the marketing space in which they desire to aspire in the strategic environment.i want the answer from some people who has gone through similar paths and now test the sweet-ness of success.ONLY PEOPLE WITH REAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE ALL OVER THE WORLD RESPOND TO IT IN AN ORGANISED MANNER PLEASE.