Compensation PSA

Hello savages,

As most of us are starting Q4 or approaching the end of it already, there is one super important thing I wanted to make sure we all remembered as new quotas and compensation plans roll out. We have NEVER had more leverage as a result of market conditions to negotiate for raises, title changes, increased commission %, RSUs and options, etc.


DO NOT be passive when it comes to negotiating compensation at your internal compensation. Get your money.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Compensation
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FamilyTruckster
Politicker
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Exec Director, Major Accounts
We just got our โ€˜21 comp plan in place.ย 

yup, you read that right.ย 
CaneWolf
Politicker
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Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
Holllllllly fuck. Designed to screw you over based on what you've closed?
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
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Exec Director, Major Accounts
Nope. Rest of the year has been 4 other plans. But โ€œthis is the one. This one is differentโ€.
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
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Exec Director, Major Accounts
But also yes. Haha
InQ5WeTrust
Arsonist
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No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL
I feel this, has big Series A/B energy in it.ย 
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
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Exec Director, Major Accounts
Publicly tradedโ€ฆ
InQ5WeTrust
Arsonist
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No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL
That's an ooft
CaneWolf
Politicker
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Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
WOW, fuck that. Publicly traded companies that do this should fuck off
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
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โ˜•๏ธ
I miss working for companies that held SKO in May...
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
Wow.ย  I thought 3 mos was late one year.ย  ย Unreal.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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๐ŸฆŠ
That's whack.
JDialz
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Chief Operating Officer
lol watย 
Mobi85
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Regional Sales Manager
Agreed, all comp plans look great on paper but before you agree to anything take the new comp plan and run a simulation if the new plan was in place this past year.ย  Would you make more or less than what you have made currently this year?
hh456
Celebrated Contributor
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sales
i just renegotiated, i think it was my first post. 24k base raise. im happy...for now.
InQ5WeTrust
Arsonist
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No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL
That's a fatty of a raise. You deserve it grizz
hh456
Celebrated Contributor
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sales
Iโ€™m good at 3 things. Pounding whiskey, swording my wife (when she lets me) and winning fucking contracts.
InQ5WeTrust
Arsonist
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No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL
So much time for this responseย 
goose
Politicker
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Sales Executive
En garde
Talesfromsales
Executive
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Account Manager
24k without leaving? Tell me more. What am I missing? Or is this industry specific to SaaS/ technology?
hh456
Celebrated Contributor
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sales
I hit goal for a year straight and the negotiation was my boss calling me and telling me I got a bump in my base. It is in insurance sales.
Talesfromsales
Executive
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Account Manager
Oh damn I am leaving so much money on the table. I sling industrial ingredients and have never asked for more than 10k without switching companies and I hit quota every quarter. Thanks for input
hh456
Celebrated Contributor
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sales
i ask like once every 3 months. as long as inflation is going up, so is my income.
Boutdamtime
Politicker
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Client Executive
How exactly are you negotiating raises and such? I basically get a piece of paper that says here is your plan sign it by Friday.
CaneWolf
Politicker
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Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
Start the process ahead of time. Explain your arguments on why you should get a raise including โ€œhey, new people coming over get X,โ€ and allude to (but donโ€™t state it plainly) how hot the market is right now. Point to quota increases since youโ€™ve started and that you expect adjustments your salary and OTE.
Boutdamtime
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Client Executive
Thanks for the reply fellow sales person
Diablo
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Sr. AE
We have this in the pipeline, hoping for the best !
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
I don't think we hear until January - but it's my first year at this company, thanks for the reminder.
JDialz
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Chief Operating Officer
If given the option to choose between options and RSUs, you should carefully consider: tax implications, cashflow needs, cashflow restrictions, probable time with that company, and other factors.ย 

If there are large numbers involved, it would behoove you to consult a licensed financial advisor/wealth manager before locking yourself in to a benefits arrangement.ย 

I've seen otherwise very intelligent and successful people make big mistakes in this situation because they watched a bunch of utoobz and read up on WSB, or something. Google does not give a shit about you, nor does google understand your goals and needs.
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