Pros
I came into this position as a direct referral, having no previous experience in Staffing or Accounting & Finance. My office, as well as the management made me feel very comfortable from the beginning, providing tools and supporting documents that were necessary for getting started with developing business. I was provided with a list of companies to work with, what to say, and how to "run my desk." There is ongoing support, starting with your formal training in Boston and is continued through conference calls, annual meetings, marketing etc. CFS is constantly searching for new and innovative ways to drive more business and look to their current employees to share successful tactics, etc. You are responsible for your own work and the business you bring in - the harder you work, the more you gain! There is essentially unlimited earning potential with this job as long as you are diligent and persistent.
Cons
It is highly competitive, which might not be the right fit for all personalities. You need to know that there is a lot of rejection associated in the BDM position and be okay with not seeing results for up to a year or more. There is no such thing as "overnight success" - you truly work for every dollar and piece of business that you get. It is a very experiential learning kind of job which sometimes requires you to think on your feet. In many scenarios, there is no "right" answer.
