Great earning potential but slow deal processes
Pros
Strong earning potential with base salary, commission, accelerators, and President's Club opportunities. Sell a market-leading platform in a growing space (AI, automation, customer experience). Exposure to executives, CIOs, COOs, customer service leaders, and IT decision-makers. Ability to solve meaningful business problems rather than selling a commodity. Remote flexibility and autonomy over your schedule. Constant learning around AI, cloud technology, and digital transformation. Large deal opportunities that can materially impact your income. Opportunity to build a strong professional network across multiple industries. Recognition and career growth opportunities for top performers. Work with cutting-edge technologies like Copilot, AI Agents, Analytics, and Automation.
Cons
Internal approvals, pricing exceptions, legal reviews, and procurement delays can slow deals. Forecast pressure from management. Many factors affecting deals are outside your control (budget freezes, leadership changes, competition). Frequent after-hours customer meetings and contract negotiations. Travel can increase during larger opportunities and events.
