Should I Take A Sales Position At Avigilon?

We have talked with about a half dozen former Avigilon sales people.

Here are the pros:

• Strong products, like you said
• Growing revenue / sales
• Good compensation

The cons include:

• Hammered for numbers every week
• Fears about getting your 'rolodex' and then getting rid of you
• Splitting your territory that you worked to build and your contacts that you brought in
• Deviation from the party line not tolerated
• Ethical concerns with sales management (Schmode generates a ton of ill will, needs a bodyguard for protection, etc.)

It obviously depends on your personal situation and the state of your career. I think going to Avigilon is a pretty good move for someone early in the career, especially if you are stepping up from an integrator or a rep firm. On the other hand, if you are already a power player at a large manufacturer, the risks strike me as outweighing the cost.

The reality, though, is that it does not strike me that there are a ton of sales jobs to pick from right now in the industry, so I can see the appeal of going to Avigilon.