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vet

Senior SDR

Catalyst
Good Citizen
Fire Starter
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No commissions for 1st year or two -$80K base

What if you were interviewing and you just got the offer.

Then you think it may make sense to talk to the manager to be, because you did not get much time to speak with them.

They tell you that you will more in likely not make any commisions the 1st year due to the sales process, maybe 2 years. The role is actually junior and you are meant to support a sales manager with their admin work, which in turn would teach you about the company. (Hardware company, IPO, Stock Price is in the hundreds of dollars, you get 25 RSUs on a 4 year vest, more in likely will move up the corporate ladder in 2-3 years.)

So what do you do? 


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antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
13
Bravado's Resident Asshole
“More than likely”. You should drop it and move on.
unclespacejam
Politicker
5
ur dad’s brother
It’s giving “should of”
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
4
Bravado's Resident Asshole
“Should have” given more effort in English class lol
Sunbunny31
Politicker
2
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Giving you an A+ for doing the Lord’s work here.
vet
Catalyst
0
Senior SDR
Ya, I work at a competitor and made $150k. Would say my base is lower.
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
10
☕️
Decline and move on.
vet
Catalyst
4
Senior SDR
I countered and was told that young people should not be worried about being compensated.
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
5
☕️
Old people should not be worried about succession.
Phillip_J_Fry
Opinionated
3
Director of Revenue
Ah yes, because young people dont like money.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
0
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Oh, that's funny. Dodge that bullet.
2
Account Executive
Run for the fucking hills. This is the sign of an extremely toxic culture.
Diablo
Politicker
7
Sr. AE
This is not at all attractive, I would pass unless I have no other options
vet
Catalyst
0
Senior SDR
Passed
5
Founding BDR
Last resort offer.
vet
Catalyst
0
Senior SDR
Agreed
saasdatass
Valued Contributor
3
Account Executive
I’d find another job where I can make the most money with base and commission within the first 6 months
vet
Catalyst
2
Senior SDR
Agreed. Company sounds like Superbad - Account Manager
Sunbunny31
Politicker
3
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
If you need a job to keep the lights on and money coming in, you can take this one and keep looking. If you’re not desperate (e.g. still at your current employer) pass, and keep looking.
vet
Catalyst
1
Senior SDR
Im staying at my job.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
1
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
That sounds like the best move in this case.
Fenderbaum
Politicker
3
Retired Choirboy🪕
I would more than likely decline. 🙄
vet
Catalyst
2
Senior SDR
95% agree
jefe
Arsonist
3
🍁
Oh HELL NAW
vet
Catalyst
1
Senior SDR
Agreed
CuriousFox
WR Officer
3
🦊
No ma'am no ham no turkey
vet
Catalyst
0
Senior SDR
Agreed
NoToBANT
Catalyst
2
Senior Account Executive
Laugh in their faces and walk

Unless:
- this is your first job
- this is last resort (financial reasons)


Also is that meant to read 25? 2,500? Or 25,000? Cos 25 is actually a joke
vet
Catalyst
0
Senior SDR
25 units a year. Ao like $8-10k in shares.
Pachacuti
Politicker
2
They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
My world is full of 1-5 year sales cycles. $80k is low for me right now but at a much earlier point in my career the equivalent would have been acceptable.
Justatitle
Big Shot
2
Account Executive
Do you want to make 80k to be someone’s bitch? And when is the last time someone in the position offered for moved to making commission? How many more of those are waiting and how fast will you burn out? Pass next.
vet
Catalyst
0
Senior SDR
I agree, I have a book of business.
pirate
Big Shot
2
🦜☠️ Account Executive
Depends where you are in your career... Do you need a longer stint in your resume? Do you need experience and stable job? How's your current role?
vet
Catalyst
1
Senior SDR
I need nothing, just saw a rising stock price and wanted some of the action. Theres no money at account manager, more at senior level.
Space_Ghost20
Valued Contributor
2
Account Executive
In my specific current circumstance, I'd take it. I'd probably take it even if it paid half what it paid. If you have other options, I'd go for those and pass on this one.
vet
Catalyst
0
Senior SDR
I wish you the best! Would say the Bay Area is hiring like crazy.
Space_Ghost20
Valued Contributor
1
Account Executive
Thanks for the wishes. I live in Texas. Relocation isn't really an option right now.
vet
Catalyst
0
Senior SDR
If you are in Houston, I know a company hiring all day.
Space_Ghost20
Valued Contributor
0
Account Executive
Jeez. I keep striking out. I'm in San Antonio.
winston.wolf
Fire Starter
1
Named Account Executive
😂
YoursTruly
Politicker
1
Account Executive (SaaS)
There's a lack of context here for anyone to really help you with this decision. Just how Junior are you? Is this a fresh out of college job? Change of industry? What's the next role after year 2? What's the comp jump in 2 years if you stick it out? What's the sentiment of the company?

Senior or Mid reps here saying cut bait and move on are leaning on their existing experience but without really knowing your circumstance it's impossible to give you proper advice.
One of the best jobs I ever had was taking a massive cut for two years to be the admin of one of the top performing teams nationally. I learned a ton and ended up working with that team for 6 years.
vet
Catalyst
0
Senior SDR
I get that.

Looking at glassdoor the company is just horrible at the end of the day.

I had the same thought process as you, just the only issue is that I spoke with several people there and many are looking to move on and are frustrated with the current company.

I think I would move over if I can take a senior role. I have 3 years of sales experience, 2 years in industry.
BigShrimpin
Catalyst
1
Account executive
if youre unemployed then take it and job search in the meantime but i wouldnt jump ship for this
Armageddon
Opinionated
0
Enterprise Account Executive
Nvidia?
vet
Catalyst
1
Senior SDR
Company name sounds more like Superbad.
0
Account Executive
RUN
vet
Catalyst
0
Senior SDR
Company name is similar to Superbad

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