Pros
- being privy to upcoming product details, and more specifically developing the launch plans for these new products and getting to test them out! - you play a pivotal role in the development, implementation and achievement of the retail sales strategy. - direct interaction with senior management, high visibility within the organization; the important people will know who you are. - this position will help to groom you for advancement opportunities; in field management or more senior office positions - provide you with great hands on experience in business planning and execution. - if you are not already an expert (and you should be) you will hone your MS Excel, Access and PowerPoint skills here. - the health/dental/vision/drug benefit plan is excellent; my pharmacist actually told me it was the best she had come across. - good deals on company products.
Kontras
- you will work plenty of overtime (50 to 60 hour weeks) - despite the official HR policy to the contrary, you generally will NOT be paid for this overtime. However there is occasionally some consideration given for time in lieu or other off-the-books perks; paid dinners, concert/event tickets, promotional items, etc... - although the company's products are very technologically advanced, many of their employees, including a few in positions of authority, hold rather "old-fashioned" attitudes, concerning business and otherwise.