Pros
This role involves a ton of networking and you end up meeting some high-level people that you otherwise wouldn't. Becoming comfortable meeting with CFO's, company presidents, and business owners will surely help with future interviews and networking opportunities. You will also become comfortable with both inside and outside sales on the phone and in-person; these skills are highly valued in the marketplace. They work you like a dog so anything you do beyond this will seem much easier.
Cons
Extremely high turnover in the BDM role and many of the people you'll call on will know this. CFS has a bad name because of how often they call on prospective customers (90%+ don't want to do temporary staffing business with CFS). The VP's are on a different level therefore they are very professional. The middle management, directors and office managers, are extremely unprofessional and catty. The sales expectations are incredibly high and pay is low. If you want to make anywhere north of $65k/year as a BDM then you'll need to work at least 50 hours per week likely more. It's very stressful because of the unprofessional behavior that is permitted. The firm is also understaffed. They need more recruiters because it is often hard to staff the new business that BDM's do generate. Also, CFS has some of the highest rates of any staffing firm. Their margins are unreal and that largess isn't being paid to temporary employees instead it goes into CFS' coffers. BDM's are expected to be in the office from 815a-6p everyday. You have to make 65 cold calls every morning by lunch and then set 2 meetings every afternoon. These metrics are ridiculous to say the least! CFS is obviously taking advantage of recent college grads who have significant student loan debt and badly need a job. They then keep these kids in suspended terror with threats of termination and how badly it will look on their resume for future opportunities.
