chubbybunny profile picture
chubbybunny profile picture

chubbybunny

Sales Development Representative

Executive
Opinionated
Member
+3

What a nightmare and dissapointment! Been a while everyone.

Hey everyone,


How's it going firstly? I hope everyone's having a great weekend so far.


If you are looking for a job, I get it: it is tough but you will find it soon. Hang in there.


It has been a while because been dealing with pile of crap. Since I joined this company 4 months ago in December, I was pretty happy but turns out that they are full of shit.


I am a BDR:


Since I joined my segment (Global, Majors, ENT etc) has changed 3 times. After 4 months,


1) There is no clarity on the account list I own.

2) From covering 2 AMs, jumped to covering 4 AMs,

3) Being treated like marketing secretaries (asking us to mass enrol leads, spray and pray)

4) No promotion in the near future, there is a guy who were a BDR for 2 years and still not promoted.

5) Data is shit

6) Partners and US team steal deal regs all the fucking time


My AMs are also feeling the same way. They are very supportive but they struggle with the same challeneges. My team, my managers, all great but there is nothing they can do.


I can't change jobs for now and I have been a BDR for almost 2 years soon and not wanting to stay as one for any longer.


Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

🏙 Corporate Experiences
🧠 Advice
12

8 comments

Sort by:
Pachacuti
Politicker
5
They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
4 months isn’t too long but If you can’t change jobs than you’re kinda stuck. Just make the best of it. Try to think and work outside the box.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
3
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
If you truly are stuck for the time being, remind yourself you work to live, you don’t live to work. Your work does not define you, so make sure you are getting satisfaction elsewhere.

However, are you able to still look for another role while you are still working this one?
Maximas
Tycoon
1
Senior Sales Executive
You still have some good time to decide whether that was the best opportunity for you or not.

As being hired in December is never enough to me to judge a certain place within that duration and you don't have to compare yourself with your colleague who wasn't promoted after those 2 years, as you may have skills he doesn't have or you might offer business what he couldn't offer, that could get you the advantage at the next promotion cycle who knows, so don't give up on that.

I understand that you weren't that impressed with what you've found so far, but at least recommend you to complete your journey till the end, let's say a one year from now and you could finally decide if that's the best place for you or try a different place, and wish you much of luck with your career!
TennisandSales
Politicker
1
Head Of Sales
Fuuuuck that sucks homie.

But never tell your self you “have” to stay where you are or you can’t advance. You can try for sure! It’s all about finding the right company!
FoodForSales
Politicker
1
AE
Sounds like they hired you knowing they needed you, but are still figuring things out. I'd give it some more time.
detectivegibbles
Politicker
1
Sales Director
Keep the thoughts positive. Have gratitude when negativity creeps in.

You're growing as you're walking through this.
Justatitle
Big Shot
1
Account Executive
Unfortunately this is most orgs on a good day… grin and bear it brother. Sales isn’t for the weak hearted and you don’t seem to be weak at all.
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
1
Sales Rep
Have you tried to interview, obviously its a lot harder to land a role. But taking 30 min a day to connect/network with recruiter/sales manager might pay off more than waiting for another promotion

Related posts

13

Everyone gangsta until...

Discussion
🏰
🥎
💆‍♂
25
26
Members only

Where is everyone from?

Question
🐱 Off-Topic
67
Where is everyone from?
8% UK
68% USA
24% other (comment below)
264 people voted
5

CPQ - A boon or nightmare?

Question
🤷‍♂
💽
5
What do you find difficult in your existing CPQ systems?
37% Complex to learn and implement
30% Not user friendly interface
16% Difficult to customise rule engine
18% Expensive
57 people voted
Bravado is a community of trusted sales professionals endorsed by their customers.
Apple Store logo
Products
The War Room Jobs Salary Guide Tech Sales U
Company
About Us How It Works Blog Bug Bounty
Contact
Press Careers
© 2024 Bravado Inc. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy Legal and Privacy Center Sales Jobs
If you are hired as a contract sales rep by a Bravado customer, we may ask you to prove access to the employee email account provided to you by that customer. This data will be shared with customers to track your sales productivity; customers can use this data to confirm you meet the minimum activity requirements to pay out your ramp stipend and commission.