Fantastic leadership, Fast Ramp Up, Great Compensation Structure
Pros
I've been with Alkali Scientific for 1 year as a Territory Sales Manager and have had a great experience. I started out trained by a field sales trainer which was very helpful. That was followed by working directly with the sales manager. The sales manager is an extremely dedicated, resourceful and supportive leader. As well as funny. Can tell more jokes than he does teaching. Pro or con haha? The sales manager is always there to help and intermittently flys out to work with you which is a huge. A great partner for success. The main pros are freedom and independence as well as unmatched compensation. Others companies are not doing spiff programs on top of a great commission structure. When I first started I was told that this role is like running a small business. That is spot on. You have to wear many hats and be resourceful in order to solve problems and provide your customers with the best support for their supply needs. Many private label products with unique selling points and great profit margins that set apart from competitors.
Cons
Starting the job can seem daunting in the first week or so as the job is very multifaceted. Selling multiple product lines and understanding the lingo and busswords of the industry etcetera. Get through the first week and the sales calls begins to feel like having conversations and making friendships.