ASKING FOR MY FIRST RAISE... EVER

Just looking for thoughts & prayers as I will be asking for my first raise (in a corporate setting) ever today.


And a big ass THANK YOU for all of you savages for sharing your asking for a raise tips over multiple threads and sharing how much base you make to inspire this ask in the first place.


I don't know why I'm nervous because I know I deserve it and have thoughtfully laid out all the reasons why but any tips/tricks are welcomed. ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿคž๐Ÿปโค๏ธ

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CharmingSalesGal
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Account Executive
@poweredbycaffeineย @MCPย @InQ5WeTrustย @GrizzleMcThornBodyย @CadenceCombatย @antiASKHOLEย @funcouponsย @UrAssIsSaaSย @Diabloย @Wellssย THANK YOU all for your kind words & support- it went well and like I prepped for, my manager is not the DM but is willing to bring my request up the flagpole with the info I gathered. We have a follow up meeting beginning of next week to see what's come of the conversations.

My manager appreciated the due-diligence and loves that I took initiative to ask for this. While I did ask for quite a large sum, I am confident that they will come back with something reasonable. โค๏ธ
funcoupons
WR Officer
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๐Ÿ‘‘
Yay! That's awesome. Congrats.ย 
UrAssIsSaaS
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SaaS Eater
Fuck ya!ย 
InQ5WeTrust
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No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL
Winner, winner, steak dinnerย 
hh456
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sales
Good, keep swinging! Don't settle.
poweredbycaffeine
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โ˜•๏ธ
WHOOOOOOOT!
Diablo
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Sr. AE
This is super cool ๐Ÿป
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
Good for you!
SalesSage
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National Account Manager
Good for you!ย  Keep reminding yourself why you deserve it as you head into the meeting next week.ย ย 
CharmingSalesGal
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Account Executive
@funcouponsย @UrAssIsSaaSย @InQ5WeTrustย @GrizzleMcThornBodyย @poweredbycaffeineย @Sunbunny31ย @SalesSageย @MCPย @CadenceCombatย @Diabloย @antiASKHOLEย @UserNotFoundย @Wellssย @TheNegotiatorย @CuriousFoxย @dwightyouignorantsaleย 


UPDATE: I did not get the raise I asked for "for now"

A big part of that decision (what I've been told) was that timing was not right and our team is not performing how we should be. My boss asked to revisit this conversation more around my 1 year review time frame which is mid-Q1.

I'll be honest, I'm disappointed. But with that being said, I am looking around at other roles as well, even dabbling with the idea of getting out of a quota carrying role (which pains me to even say and cannot fathom how people live like that). Stay tuned & thanks for the good vibes folks.
funcoupons
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Thanks for the update!ย 

Honestly Iโ€™d be more than a lil pissed if I was denied a raise because the rest of the team was slacking. I didnโ€™t sign up to work for communists, mmmkay.ย 

They say the easiest way to get the raise you want is to change jobs. Itโ€™s a candidate market right now so keep an eye out.ย 
CharmingSalesGal
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Account Executive
@funcouponsย That's what pisses me off most... I am the top performer on our immediate team and #2 overall. It's a shame that it may take me leaving the company to get paid what I feel I deserve but hey, that's sales!
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
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Iโ€™m not in a QC roleโ€ฆbut I also have one message for your boss: eat it.ย 
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
Argh, so sorry.ย  Your team underperforming affects your raise - which sucks.ย  I guess that means that funds areย  not available because there aren't enough sales, yet.ย 

One good thing is that you planted the seed.ย 
TheNegotiator
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VP of Sales
Sorry to hear yo.

The timeframe is short enough that it may be worth sticking around, if you really have a passion/affinity for the company.

Otherwise, donโ€™t take no shit. Know your worth and go get it. ย Speaking from your managers position, though by no means justifying underpaying a performer, he may have the budget to give you what you want in the NY, and may not have it now. Worth considering.

Though, I hope you trial-closed and asked him straight up if he would give you the money on Q1, or not. If he doesnโ€™t have it now, ok, maybe you stay out and show solidarity, but if he wonโ€™t commit to giving you what you deserve on merit alone, fuck em.
Diablo
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Sr. AE
That's sad to know but no worries because I am sure there is something better in store for you. Life never stops.
hh456
Celebrated Contributor
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sales
I'm sorry to hear that.
SalesSage
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National Account Manager
keep up the good fight, know you deserve it and do what you can to make your career and life better.ย ย 
poweredbycaffeine
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โ˜•๏ธ
*Snaps*
InQ5WeTrust
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No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL
You got this, no luck needed.ย 
UrAssIsSaaS
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SaaS Eater
Go get whats yours!ย 
MCP
Valued Contributor
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Sales Director
Whatever you do, walk in with BDE. You can get anything that way.
Best of luck.
funcoupons
WR Officer
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๐Ÿ‘‘
Get it!!!!!!
hh456
Celebrated Contributor
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sales
let us know how it goes
CadenceCombat
Tycoon
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Account Executive
Get that bread!
Diablo
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Sr. AE
All the best and you will nail it gal.
antiASKHOLE
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Bravado's Resident Asshole
WOOT!!! LFG @CharmingSalesGalย lettuce know the outcome.ย 
UserNotFound
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Account Executive
Yeaaaaah girl, get it!!
Justatitle
Big Shot
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Account Executive
Looking at the comments Iโ€™m late to the party but hope you get what you feel is fair.ย 
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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๐ŸฆŠ
Sorry I missed this! I was on a break โค
CharmingSalesGal
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Account Executive
No worries, we'll find out the results tomorrow!!!!
TheNegotiator
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VP of Sales
I think this fits
Wellss
Tycoon
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Channel sales
YOU GOT THIS!!!ย 
TheNegotiator
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VP of Sales
Congrats! Wait til you get a taste for asking for more money. Itโ€™s addictive. I hope you get every penny!
CharmingSalesGal
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Account Executive
Oh my gosh, this is what I'm afraid of! ๐Ÿ˜‚
TheNegotiator
Arsonist
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VP of Sales
Haha, something to look forward to!

I ask every chance I get.ย  Things worked out and I got 2 raises in 2.5 months.ย  Base went up like 75% ๐Ÿ˜‚
CharmingSalesGal
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Account Executive
Gah damn, nice work!!! How'd you go about that? Any tips/tricks??
dwightyouignorantsale
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Account Executive
you got it!! best of luck to you! ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿผ
Blackwargreymon
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MDR
Good for you!
Clashingsoulsspell
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ISR
Tough question. At the end of the day, it really depends on why you're doing it and how you go about doing it. You also need to have an accurate read on your prospect and their situation.
Error32
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ISR
I'm a fan of making things as efficient as possible whenever I can. Sometimes drawing out the early stages of a sale will actually lead to a quicker second half of the process (including the close) which is beneficial to me. In other cases, drawing out the process will most definitely lose me the deal and I choose to speed up our process to suit the prospect.
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