Pros
I love the transparency of the company all the way up the ladder the our CEO and founders. I've never worked for a company that had such an open door policy before.
I'm in Sales and what I love is that you really are rewarded for how much work you put in. Your commission isn't limited, so just keep selling and you'll keep making more money and let me tell you - the pay compensation is very fair.
In addition to your salary and commission, there are also constant contests. I've won cash prizes ranging from $25 to $1,000, gift cards, remote control cars, a blackjack visor, a macbook, and that's just what I have personally won!
The benefits are Amazing! Phenomenal health insurance, free public transit, an amazing office in the heart of Downtown Seattle with beautiful panoramic views, a video game room, shuffleboard. Ping pong, Foose ball, 3 break rooms/dining areas, a frozen yogurt machine, several catered lunches a month, the craziest holiday parties I've ever been to, and more!
I also love that they reward you for selling the right way, or as we call it the 'Zillow Way'. They consistently give out bonuses to the reps with the lowest cancel rates (ensuring they are bringing on new business in the right way with clear expectations) and you also lose commission if your sale cancels it soon after buying. This may seem bad,but it's really not and is just to make sure you aren't 'Selling hot' or putting someone in a bad position.
I love the fact that I only have to sell to one group of people (Real Estate Agents) and I'm selling the UNQUESTIONABLY BEST marketing product in their industry. Seriously how much easier can it get?
If you can't CRUSH this job, you don't belong in Sales. Period.
Cons
Now for the Cons. If the benefits, management, pay, and work environment are all awesome then there can't be a downside right? Wrong.
It is a grind! If you aren't prepared to work your butt off, then don't bother. They want the best, they hire the best, they provide the best tools, and if you don't give your best ... well then they don't want you. This job is all about the numbers and not getting beat down after your 30th hangup of the day. The next sale could always be 1 call away and if you don't go in to every single call with the mentality then you are limiting yourself.
