1) Given as much rope as you can handle right out of the gate;
2) Opportunity for professional and personal growth if you ask for it;
3) Ability to own a product line or service line (almost a requirement to be a SME in some category);
4) Lots of face time and interaction with c-suite management and board members
5) Very well compensated through a very sizable bonus
6) Plenty of room for upward advancement in a short amount of time if management recognizes your ability
Cons
1) Can work long hours during the busy period
2) Can require some travel at times
3) Always trying to improve systems and procedures, which can sometimes result in QA issues