Pros
Perhaps the best part of working here is the multiple levels of support and encouragement from both managers and peers! My immediate managers (have had 2: a training and my current manager) have been just amazing. This is a tough job, but for someone like me (who has worked at many sales companies) it is so great to have a good relationship and feel connected to my immediate supervisors, their managers and on up to the President of the company! All have been friendly, open to my input and have provided great incentives for success. To name a few: -We have short and to the point weekly meetings where achievement is recognized. -Recognition is posted on multiple tv's throughout the sales floor and updated often and daily. -Goals are very clearly identified and the path to growth is clear and straightforward -I love the little things too...small prizes, company store, free soda and drinks, casual fridays and much more -There are small and large rewards (I'm shooting to achieve President's Club...annual trip for top performers). -comfortable seating, computer and electronics to do my job and great internal support from IT Department. I could go on and on, but you get the idea. If a person isn't afraid to work very hard and think on their feet all day...you'll love working here. If you want a cushy job, go elsewhere. This is an intense environment, but one where it is easy to feed off the positive energy of peers and interesting customers that keep you on your toes.
Cons
Biggest challenge is simply the fact that the job requires a passion for excellence and a willingness to accept the inevitable disappointments that come when a sale falls through or there's a problem with a shipment, etc. In the freight business, I've decided to think of it as a basketball game...you take a lot of shots, make some and miss some; but in the end you have to let go of the misses and keep playing and wait until the game is over to celebrate the points you scored. I've also had to get used to working where many peers hear everything I say, but the good thing is you get immediate feedback and can move on quickly if you make a mistake.
