Salespreuner
Big Shot
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Regional Sales Director
Higher base, any day. Keeps you spirited
JuicyKlay
Celebrated Contributor
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AM
Thatโ€™s what Iโ€™ve always done. As long as commission is uncapped, why wouldnโ€™t you?
SalesPharaoh
Big Shot
0
Senior Account Executive
Yes I always focus on having a higher base than the variable.ย 
MrMoneybags
Big Shot
0
Account Executive
If you're a sales rep no. if you want stability and not get caught in the waves of sales, go into management.

exception: you need a mortgage and they won't count your variable for a mortgage properly
Chep
WR Officer
0
Bitcoin Adoption Specialist
No, but I would
Rallier
Politicker
0
SDR Manager and Consultant
I always shoot for the higher base. Because you can't really know what OTE realistically could be before you join
Bittersweet0326
Politicker
0
Digital Business Associate
Yep I actually just went through that late last year.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
0
๐ŸฆŠ
I would like to.
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Can you negotiate commission increases instead of base salary?

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Higher base + lower commission or lower base with higher commission?

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Higher base salary or decent commission structure with accelerators?

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Which do you prefer?
64% Higher base salary
36% Decent commission plan with good accelerators
86 people voted