Pros
Strong compensation package, especially early career (salary, bonus, car, benefits). Excellent training and development programs. Lots of focus on leadership and analytical skills but all at your own willingness. Opportunities to take ownership of a territory and run it like your own business. Supportive team culture and managers who invest in coaching. Exposure to CRM/ data analytics tools like Power BI and Salesforce. 17 days PTO with option to buy 5 days
Cons
Retail relationships can be demanding and unpredictable. Career progression can be slow and competitive. Upper management decisions often feel disconnected from what happens in the field. Frequent strategy changes from corporate can be frustrating to execute at the retail level. Communication is very top-down. Little opportunity for frontline feedback to influence decisions.