Pros
I like to refer to memoryBlue as a tech sales training camp. What is undeniably true is that during your tenure there, you are going to be either directly or indirectly exposed to a litany of different technologies, sales pitches/styles, client expectations, and many other variables that exist in the tech sales world. This unique experience is incredibly valuable for a multitude of reasons, but primarily because most tech firms are very reluctant to hire recent college grads into sales roles precisely because they lack the experiences both listed and implied above. I speak from personal experience, as my time at memoryBlue got me in the door of an incredible company that I could not be happier working for, and I am forever grateful for that. What is important to understand when considering any type of sales role, is that it will not be easy. It’s not “easy” for the naturals, and it certainly isn’t easy for those who may have to work harder to sculpt their craft. If you’re looking for a job where you can float along without putting in legitimate effort, stop right here. Sales isn’t for you. If you are willing to grind for what in the grand scheme of things is a short period of time, memoryBlue can and will catapult you into a coveted group of individuals in the job marketplace: young college grads with dynamic sales experience.
Cons
Sales, like many jobs, require quotas to measure success. My biggest issue with memoryBlue is the arbitrary nature in which quotas are applied. There was little-to-no discussion about how the numbers were arrived at, and sometimes they just seemed downright illogical.