God123

Sales

Ask for a raise in this environment?

hello I've been an sdr for a little over a year at my company. it looks like there's no openings for ae roles and there won't be for a while (6-12 months)

would it be an appropriate time to ask for a bump in compensation given sales market conditions?

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Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

Do it this way
Schedule a meeting, come with a plan
Say “look I have been crushing it” if I can continue at this rate or I can accomplish X by y date I would like to have a discussion regarding my position/value to the organization

People forget sometimes that businesses want you to succeed but they need to be given a reason to increase salary.

They don’t owe you an increase, you earn it, but setting the plan up front is important and shows initiative

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

Sales Rep

This is great!

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

Thanks!

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

This is great advice.

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

Much appreciated :)

punishedlad

Tycoon

Business Development Team Lead

Assuming you are, indeed, crushing it. This is the way.

saaskicker

Celebrated Contributor

Enterprise AE

This is the way to do it.

Some of my favorite bravado posts all start with "I've been the best SDR for X months, I want more MONEY"

Keep grinding.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Hell yeah.

GDO

Politicker

BDM

Yes, plan it out and make the sale

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

This is super

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

Thanks !

ZVRK

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Have you been hitting your targets? Do you feel like you’ve build a reputation for yourself with the sales team and your manager this last year? If yes, definitely schedule a meeting with your manager and bring up this topic. One thing’s for sure, you’re not getting a raise if you don’t ask for it :)

God123

Good Citizen

Sales

Yes and yes. I never asked for a raise, how would you frame bringing it up?

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

Well it depends on if you have been doing well.

If your crushing it then yeah asking for a raise is fair for sure. You need to be ready for them to say no because of the market conditions, but you should ask.

Make sure you have a specific number in mind that you want to ask for. And reasons why.

I would include how you have compared against the team, as well as what the industry is paying for your role. Use repvue to get an understanding of that.

The Key is to have a number you want and be firm on asking for it.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Yes! Sales market conditions, or col, or anything other than performance, are not good reasons to ask for a raise. Performance is a great reason.

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

It’s always a right time I personally feel but look at the other aspect like company performance, growth etc.

I have asked for a bump that was promised by someone who left and wasn’t honoured. I let my manager know before the review that would happen this month. I have been hitting my goals. He was happy I let him know and asked me to give him sometime.

Justatitle

Big Shot

Account Executive

Do you have the numbers to justify a raise? you could go at it from a commission standpoint if the numbers are there as well. Truth is if you are a valued member and have put in the time and effort most companies will play ball.

God123

Good Citizen

Sales

Ya I have the #s to back it up. Over 100% month over month… what do you mean by commission standpoint?

Justatitle

Big Shot

Account Executive

You could go to them and if they aren't willing to bump your base have them bump accelerators for going over 100% to incentivize you, that or increase the commission for qualified opportunities. Do you currently get a % of business closed won from your efforts?

God123

Good Citizen

Sales

Oh got it, good idea. Right now we are comped on if the meeting gets held by the ae. No % of closed won from my efforts

Justatitle

Big Shot

Account Executive

Well now you have multiple points of attack to go after and if you can get all 3 then it's great.

God123

Good Citizen

Sales

Thank you 🙏🏻

Maximas

Tycoon

Senior Sales Executive

I guess it would be a good time.

God123

Good Citizen

Sales

Thanks lamda this makes sense as the performance review is in a couple months. Will take this advice

antiASKHOLE

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