Because a book of business isn't handed to you, and you have to build your own (contacts are provided but not "accounts"), it takes a while (a year or so) to reach the point where you're shipping the gross profit monthly that a seasoned sales rep should be shipping but each month is an upward slope towards that point and the team managers help to keep you on track and hit your goals. Sales techniques can be learned and mastered as you go. There are some years I've made $125K and others where I was at $80k+. It does take a year or two to get to that point but once you do, it's just maintenance and continued hard work. . There are rules/regulations that all employees must adhere to- for example: PTO requests and daily end of day reports must be submitted formally via an intranet site in addition to support requests. All call log activities must be logged into the company system, etc. The corporate system took a little getting used to for me and was a bit annoying at first but once it clicked, it became second nature, seamless and allows things to run more smoothly and efficiently in the long run throughout the company- everything is easily trackable via the system and can be referred to. . If you don't follow directions well, aren't great at juggling several things at a time when needed, or holding yourself personally accountable, this probably isn't the best career for you.