Pluspunten
* Co-workers are generally friendly and approachable, which helps make the environment more manageable day-to-day.
* The building has a golf simulator room, which is a unique and enjoyable perk when you have time to use it.
* Access to the building gym is a nice added benefit.
Minpunten
I wanted to share an honest perspective for anyone considering a role here, particularly in a sales capacity.
One of the biggest challenges is the lack of modern infrastructure and onboarding support. The computers provided are extremely outdated—all have DVD drives—and no laptops are issued, which makes day-to-day productivity more difficult than it should be. On top of that, you don’t get access to the CRM for the first couple of months, so you’re essentially expected to figure things out on your own without the core tool needed to do your job effectively. Overall, it creates a consistent feeling that you’re not set up for success from the start.
There’s also a surprising lack of basic setup support. While you do get access to Office 365 and Outlook, the company-provided email almost always bounces, which is why new hires end up having to create their own Gmail accounts using personal information. The only meaningful sales technology provided is Sales Navigator. There is access to ZoomInfo, but it’s on a separate shared computer—you’re limited to about an hour a day to use it, which makes prospecting inefficient and disruptive to your workflow.
All leads are self-sourced, with no real inbound support or structured pipeline. On top of that, multiple people are often reaching out to the same prospects for the same event, which creates a poor experience for the buyer and makes it even harder to stand out or build credibility.
From a sales strategy and enablement standpoint, the approach feels outdated and not aligned with how modern sales organizations operate. Training follows the same pattern—it’s outdated and lacks practical, real-world selling skills that you actually need in conversations with prospects. There’s little emphasis on evolving tactics, objection handling, or leveraging data-driven methods, which makes it harder to succeed, especially in a competitive market.
Compensation and benefits are also a concern. The base salary is $42,000, and overall first-year compensation is expected to be around $60,000, which is not sustainable for a role based in Chicago. Health insurance is not provided until after 90 days, and beyond that, the only real perk is access to the building’s gym. There’s little in the way of additional benefits or support.
The office environment is fairly barebones. While there is a fridge, microwave, and ice machine, there are no real amenities—something as simple as silverware isn’t provided. The atmosphere is also very quiet, with little to no music, which can make the environment feel a bit flat day-to-day. There are occasional off-site events, but those typically only cover entry—any extras like beverages have to be purchased out of pocket, which can feel discouraging.
Overall, this could be a challenging environment for someone looking for structure, modern tools, and strong enablement. It may suit someone who is extremely self-sufficient and comfortable building their own processes from scratch, but for most, the lack of support, outdated training, limited resources, low compensation, and disorganized prospecting approach will be significant hurdles.
