TheQueenofDiamonds

Account Executive

Two alternatives for a new job

Got two options, similar product (that I really want to sell).

1. Bigger, newer with more future potential, limited territory (bigger sales team) and pay significantly more (with higher quota, obv).

2. Better territory, smaller team, paying less (the offer is for SMB, and cheaper)

Got an offer from the second (negotiating the terms, but they want me) the first is still in the process (demo and panel pending).

Mentally I want to just end this stress and sign with the second, but know that I should at least wait for the first option to send the offer.

Please give me your insights - what would have you preferred, if you had both options?

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Big Shot

Account Executive

I would at least wait for 1 there’s a reason you keep your options open. The 2nd company wants to choose the best available as well so they’re doing to you what you’d want done for you… and if they’re like hey you have until x date to decide tell option 1 and if they’re serious they’ll play ball

TheQueenofDiamonds

Politicker

Account Executive

It's so true, I am just so excited to give notice to my current place, this is a huge driver too. My partner won't let me quit before I have a signed offer..not a risk-taker here. hehe

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Need more details...

• Are the two companies competitors?
• How well are the sales teams doing at each company?
• How significant is the pay difference?
• How do the benefits compare?
• Is either offering equity?

TheQueenofDiamonds

Politicker

Account Executive

all great questions!!!
-the companies are competitors, the first is growing faster
- don't have visibility on the second, they don't have much info online (they are saying that historically all of them over -achieved goals, but you know how it is) Option 1 is kicking ass on RepVue
- 60K delta in OTE (maybe less, still negotiating), but the accelerators at the 2nd are much higher
- pretty much the same (but option 1 has equity option and the 2 doesn't)

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Based on all this I'd lean towards option 1, unless you really like your hiring manager at #2

GDO

Politicker

BDM

Knowing this: nr1

TheQueenofDiamonds

Politicker

Account Executive

Both hiring managers, in both org's seem amazing! So not a factor..

funcoupons

WR Officer

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Option 1 sounds like it will be better money, and isn't that the reason we're in sales? I'd tell 1 you have another offer on the table and want to make a decision by x date. If they want you they'll speed up their process.

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

Growth is king for me I'm also young

slaydie

Big Shot

Account Executive

Sounds like more money at number 1 (and perhaps more stability) so thats where I'd go. Tell them you have an offer and see how quickly they can move. If you don't get an offer from there than 2 sounds good as well - sounds like you want to get out of your current role so I am sure either will be great

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Gotta do what's best for you boo.

TheQueenofDiamonds

Politicker

Account Executive

🦊❤

Blackwargreymon

Politicker

MDR

Are the two companies competitors?

Clashingsoulsspell

Politicker

ISR

Option 1 sounds like it will be better money, and isn't that the reason we're in sales?

MR.StretchISR

Politicker

ISR

Mr.Floaty

Politicker

BDR

Indeed let us revolt in this "blind eye"

Cyberjarre

Politicker

BDR

If someone joined an org and happened to hit it off with someone who happened to have a need for what they're selling, that's fine.

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