Salaries In Sales

I’m about to walk away from a $20k retention bonus because the environment has become so toxic I can’t last another month. No amount of money is worth the Sunday Scaries I’m getting every single week....

I’m looking at two roles: one with a $150k base and a 5% commission, and one with a $70k base and 20% commission. Obviously, if I hit my numbers, the $70k role makes me way more money in the long run....

I’m being told that my OTE is $180k, but when I looked at the historical data, only one person has hit it in the last five years. To me, that’s not an OTE but a best-case scenario that is statisticall...

I'm looking for a career change into a more commission based sales role. I've looked at roofing, remodeling, and window/door companies, but very few are transparent about the commission percentage in...

Is a consistent, on-time commission check too much to ask for in this industry? I’m tired of being told that we’re a family every time I ask why our commission checks are three weeks late. Family does...

Stop putting Competitive Salary in the job description if you aren't willing to disclose the actual range in the first five minutes. Ughhh. I just wasted three hours of PTO on an interview cycle only ...

I have a $50k commission check that I’m afraid to spend because I’m worried the clawback is coming. The client I closed is notoriously flaky, and if they churn within the first 90 days, the company ta...

I finally hit the $200k OTE milestone this year, but I’ve realized that Lifestyle Creep is very real. My commission checks got bigger, but suddenly I’m paying for a more expensive car, a bigger mortga...

I’m tired of being coached on my soft skills when I’m the only one on the team actually hitting my revenue targets. My manager wants me to improve my CRM hygiene and attend more workshops, even though...

What’s your company’s referral program like? Ours pays $2k for a new hire, but only $500 if that hire is for the sales team. Apparently, finding a good salesperson is part of our job according to HR, ...

My performance review is being handled by a manager who hasn't closed a deal in a decade. It’s incredibly frustrating to have my compensation determined by someone who doesn't understand the current m...

How do you stay motivated when you realize the top tier of your comp plan might just be a total myth? I’m working 12-hour days to hit a stretch goal that I just found out no one in the company has eve...

Do you discuss your salary with your coworkers? My boss told me to stop talking about money because it’s hurting the culture of the team. We were just discussing our commission structures at lunch, an...

I just watched our top biller walk out the door over a $5k dispute, and it’s a real wake-up call about how little loyalty matters to leadership. This guy brought in millions, but when he asked for a s...

My Equity Grant is vesting over five years and I’m starting to think it’s just a clever way to keep me underpaid. The company uses the potential of the stock to justify a base salary that’s about 20% ...

I’m being recruited by a competitor offering a $20k higher base, but I’d have to walk away from $80k in unvested stock that finally hits next summer. My current OTE is $180k and the new role is $220k,...

My company announced they are standardizing all sales roles. They want everyone on the same flat percentage, which sounds fair until you realize it’s a massive pay cut for the veteran reps who have sp...

I’m making more than my AE because of a new market accelerator. I’m booking so many meetings in a priority vertical that my commission checks are actually larger than the person who is actually closin...

Hello, I previously worked with a US-based company as a telesales agent for almost 3 years, and I also have experience working with an Australian-based client. I’m currently looking to work with an Au...

CRMs at Cognizant that are on an account what is the typical starting salary? Max salary? Anyone ever counter an offer and ask for more?