Pros
With any position, what you put into your role is ultimately what you are going to receive from it. This is considerably true with this organization. It's a company where everyone starts from the bottom and works their way up. This forces staff to understand and learn the business since there are so many moving pieces. It's a very structured environment, where upper mgmt. is always reviewing your activity and performance to figure out how they can help further your success. For some this may be a con, for others it forces them to work on areas of opportunity and grow further. There are mentor programs, reviews and clear expectations in place so you always know how to get from point A to point B. In the sales department you can advance quickly if you put forth the effort. The company is extremely generous with compensation, bonuses and perks. If you are in sales, this is a huge motivator and can allow you to grow very quickly - which I find exciting. The company is also very passionate about giving back to the community. It's very involved with United Way and corporate giving campaigns every year at the corporate office and their local offices. I have been with this organization for quite some time and it has allowed me to build a career and learn so many different facets of the business that I don't believe I would get anywhere else.
Cons
You need to put in extra time in order to grow and even maintain. Do not expect this to be a 8-5 job, it's not. We come in early, we often stay late. In the beginning for sales, it's requires a lot of extra effort to get off on the right foot. You need to spend a lot of time on the front end prospecting and building your base. It's a lot for some to take on in the beginning, but once things level out - it does get a lot easier, because you are maintaining vs. trying to add a large number of prospects all at once. Self-Motivation is key here -- if you don't like sitting in a cubicle, making calls all day - this isn't the sales job for you. But if you're self motivated and driven and don't mind that corporate environment, then you'll thrive.