Pros
Lots of room for growth over the next 5 years, workforce is aging drastically Ability to own your own territory Lots of control within your sales tactics Company Car Lots of training opportunities Flexible work hours as an outside rep It is really hard to be fired (You may see this as a pro, I see it as a con) Your opportunities are endless if you're willing to move and work hard
Cons
Uneducated sales force - industrial missed the Digital Age Lack of support for SAP Lack of motivation by seasoned employees (Complacency is real) Location (Strategic Accounts) plays a large part in your success Most new business comes from strategic accounts with low margin and No encouragement for a healthy lifestyle or balance "This is a 24/7 job" If your customer is open you are open This industry is extremely low pay, but low pay means hard to be fired