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Exec Director, Major Accounts

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How long have you been with the company?

I’m a long hauler. Going on 12 years at the same place. Was always drilled into my head to stay, tough it out, and the rewards will come. Has done well for me in my career up to this point.


Lately, it’s starting to wear thin. The culture is two faced, and getting toxic.


Curious to see how many folks are up there in years with a company. What has kept you from jumping ship?

How long have you been with your current employer?

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CuriousFox
WR Officer
9
🦊
Last company almost 9 years. Current company almost two years. And I am gearing up to start seeing what's out there.

If you are in a toxic environment get out like yesterday. The days of boomer loyalty are over.
signandrecline
Catalyst
1
Enterprise Sales
Is it a bad idea to stay at one place for long? I like where I am right now. I don't see the need to move out, take the stress of a new job and all that shit, but don't want to get fucked coz my resume only shows one company for X years (X being more than 5).
CuriousFox
WR Officer
2
🦊
I understand where you're coming from. It can't hurt to take a peek to see what's out there. 🤷‍♀️
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
2
Exec Director, Major Accounts
I don’t think it’s a bad thing. Most companies would prefer tenure vs job hopping. If you’re happy, making money, and learning that’s the key. 
funcoupons
WR Officer
5
👑
Just over a year. Not jumping ship right now because I like my company...might look at moving industries once I hit 1.5 years.
youKNOW
Politicker
3
Sales Manager
13 years...
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
3
Exec Director, Major Accounts
What has kept you there? Are you shopping around?
youKNOW
Politicker
5
Sales Manager
Few reasons (off the top of my head):

1) I've taken the time to become very good at what I do.
2) I like what I sell and the customers I work with.
3) I have excellent work/life balance.
4) My boss and I have a good relationship so I don't get f*cked with. 
5) I'm compensated well.
queenops
Opinionated
1
Maker of Sales
@FamilyTruckster what is your answer to that question? What's kept you at yours so long? Feels like that's the start to figuring out what you should do.
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
3
Exec Director, Major Accounts
A lot of what you see above. Well compensated from a total comp perspective, earned my stripes, and most people don’t pry into what I’m doing every day. 

it’s comfortable, but starting to show signs of cracks. 
queenops
Opinionated
2
Maker of Sales
Makes sense! It's hard to leave a bad situation, but it's even harder to leave a good situation. 

What I tend to do in cases like this is try to decide what my #1 priority is. For me, it's curiosity/development/pursuit of knowledge... or any other synonymous phrasing for "growth." That might lead me to jump ship in your situation; however, your #1 priority might be freedom, or autonomy, in which case it could make more sense to stay. I would recommend reflecting on what your #1 biggest goal is in life and make sure every decision you make supports it. 
youKNOW
Politicker
1
Sales Manager
Curious...what are the cracks?
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
2
Exec Director, Major Accounts
2. two re orgs this year
3. 4 different pay plans YTD. 
4. about 25% of the team is hitting threshold. 

#1 is touting the grind and telling the team they’ll get there… as people are quitting or being riffed. 
once
Fire Starter
0
Sales Executive
Wow, I recently end a 4-year toxic relationship with this s*** company, and I don't know why I was there.
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
2
SaaS Eater
6 years into my first company out of college. Ive been able to consistently move up and grow new skills so haven't felt the need to leave yet. 
SabertoothSales
Valued Contributor
1
Southeast Regional Manager
7 months!!
5.5 years at the last place.
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
2
Exec Director, Major Accounts
Biggest reason you finally jumped?
SabertoothSales
Valued Contributor
3
Southeast Regional Manager
My previous role was B2C and I had wanted to get into B2B for about the last 4 years of it. I stayed in the same industry, but now I work with a manufacturer instead.
More schedule flexibility, better pay, better networking and now I'm a small fish in a bigger pond... But the pond is getting smaller, day by day!!
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
1
Rolling 20's all day
What if I was there 3 yrs then left for a year and then came back and now close to a year? Where does that put me?
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
4
Exec Director, Major Accounts
What made you leave? What brought you back again? Very interested to hear. 
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
1
Rolling 20's all day
A couple of things. Thought the grass was greener, the middle company had healthcare benefits while my previous/now does (made the change the year I was gone), and I didn't realize how disfunctional another organization could/would be. 

Looking back I was turning a blind eye to the red flags that I should have seen during the interview process but I wanted to jump quickly and though it was a learning experience, it was a harsh year.  

Coming back to my current company as they asked if I would be interested due to huge demand growth and I didn't burn any bridges when I left. I made the jump back and am now trying to decide what I want my future to be. 
After coming back and taking a more sales focused role, a few months later they increased our expected sales quota (not formal) by over 100% and cut our commission in half... so I'm not earning what I was expected to when they asked me to come back. No change to base either. 
Cornholio
Opinionated
1
Account Executive
I think there are benefits to a point. At some point you either plateau at the company or you continue to rise into leadership. If the latter isn’t happening I would think it makes sense to try and make a move or at least see what you can get out in the market. Especially right now- there are a lot of jobs available.
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
2
Exec Director, Major Accounts
Exactly why I’m curious on folks that recently jumped after spending a long time at one place, or digging in and staying
Sunbunny31
Politicker
1
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
7 months after being with my previous employer for 14 years post-acquisition.    It was time for a change.   Probably more than time.
Patbate
Politicker
1
Product Advisor
1 day
Blackwargreymon
Politicker
1
MDR
Just over a year. Not jumping ship right now because I like my company...might look at moving industries once I hit 1.5 years.
NoSuperhero
Politicker
0
BDR LEAD
A year in 11 days.
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
2
Exec Director, Major Accounts
What has kept you around so long?
sales7
Politicker
0
Commercial Product Enablement
I'm in the 2-3 bracket :D
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales
About 1.5 year, jumping ship in 2 weeks lol
SaaSKicker1000
Politicker
0
AE II
Current employer I’m on week 2, previous one I was with for 3 years. I’m really young in my professional career so that 3 year stay was the longest I’ve stayed at a company thus far. 
Calico
Celebrated Contributor
0
Corporate Trainer
1 year and 2 months. I was with my previous company for 10 years, which was 10 years too long considering their toxicity. 
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
3
Exec Director, Major Accounts
What kept you there so long then?
Calico
Celebrated Contributor
1
Corporate Trainer
A few different things: the benefits were good, I had this fear that I wouldn't be able to find a job if I quit, I was studying at the time and the requirements to be a teacher just kept getting more rigorous (They say you need a bachelor's degree, you do it, and then they say "nah, you need a master's" right when you finish your previous degree. It never ends). 

There is also an unwritten rule of "appreciate this shit because every other company in this field is even worse". 
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
3
Exec Director, Major Accounts
The last part is key. Devil you know vs the devil you don’t. 
Hambalang
Politicker
0
Enterprise AE
Been an SDR at my company for ~6 months and might be getting the AE promo in Sept. It’s not a perfect company... we have a few bad eggs and slow sometimes incompetent leadership. They largely leave me alone though, 100% remote, and great comp.
KimoSabe
Good Citizen
0
Account Executive
Just hit 7 years over here...took 3 years to get into real money (IT sales/consulting) and now it's served almost as an annuity. However, as my W2 has significantly risen, the fire for my job has declined...was recently asked to change target industries and it was just what I needed to regain the desire to stack paper and make a difference for customers. 
HappyGilmore
Politicker
0
Account Executive
I'm a little over 2 years in, I currently am 4 months into my new role with my current organization. I've thought about jumping ship but want to get some more experience under my belt so will likely stick out the rest of the fiscal year and then re-evaluate. 
Boutdamtime
Politicker
0
Client Executive
6 at my previous, 4 at the last one, coming up on 2 here
Hudsonsmom
Opinionated
0
Area Sales Manager
I am in the same boat/mindset you are. Been with my current company for 9 years. Have had some of the absolute worst managers and then had the best for the past 2 years until he was promoted. He is the only reason I stopped looking. I recently started again and will likely leave if I get the right offer. Unfortunately I don’t think sticking around for the long haul benefits anyone but the employer anymore
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
2
Exec Director, Major Accounts
Certainly seems that way. Are you getting pinged by recruiters? 
Hudsonsmom
Opinionated
1
Area Sales Manager
I have by some. I’m in a weird industry so our job titles don’t translate easily. So I do get a lot of recruiters reach out but it fizzles quickly. I have been very consciously applying to certain jobs and reaching out to old colleges who landed somewhere else and that seems to be working better for me
CloudyWithAChanceOfQuota
Politicker
0
Corporate AE
I think once you start feeling as though the culture/working environment is more difficult or taxing on your health than the actual sales work, its time to go. You can be the best sales person there is, but if outside factors are effecting you, its ultimately going to hurt your performance and motivation! I've been with my current company for a year, and left my previous company for similar reasons described above, despite not being up there in years. 
TrickyPants
0
Director
I've always been a hired gun, worked with 4 companies over 12 years. Each time I was recruited, not necessarily looking, but I'll do whatever if you're going to pay me more. This last company I will definitely be a lifer because I'm loving it so much. (3 years and I haven't been bored yet).

That said, I personally believe you should always "look" for a job. Even with your dream job. Just to know what your value is out on the street. Not necessarily interviewing all the time, but have recruiters hold onto your resume, update it, look around linkedin etc.
Cornholio
Opinionated
0
Account Executive
I have moved every few years. I have been in situations where I reach my ceiling with a company and fro there is it much else for me there. So I move on. My compensation goes up but it would be nice to be somewhere staying would be rewarded. So if you got a good thing going I would stick with it.
Maxwellmurk
0
Account Executive
Less than a year at my current position.  I am trying to decide to stay or get out.  Landed some decent size deals that are going to pay me pretty well, but I can't stand the company and all the bullshit
MrsDoubtfire
Good Citizen
0
Territory Manager
10, started March 2011
Stuntdude
Personal Narrative
0
Head of Sales
My longest relationship ever, 3 years and 2 months.
Mobi85
Politicker
0
Regional Sales Manager
5 years this month, was employee 25 and have now gone well over 100 employees. The first few years were basically learning the industry on the fly and the industry is always evolving (telecommunications) so you never get bored but just get tired of the lack of organization at times.
exec
Acclaimed Answer
0
Account Executive
3 years at current startup (I equate 3 years at a startup to like 5 or 6 years sorta like dog years) 

I've stayed because.. 
- I have great relationships with the people i work with, consider many to be real friends, including my director of sales
- The company has continued to increase my base and ote + provided additional stock 
- I feel I am an expert in the product and industry and a leader to incoming employees 

Now I will also say the 2nd point of the company continuing to pay me more and give me stock is really the only point that matters. At times I've poked around and explored other opportunities but never made the jump 
Beans
Big Shot
0
Enterprise Account Executive
Longest tenure I've had was 13 years, and boy do I regret it now.


looper1010
Celebrated Contributor
0
Solutions Specialist
It's been a little over a year.  I don't plan on leaving soon.  I love my job, what I sell, the industry, and how I'm growing.  Workload could lessen though...

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