u/MaliciousPear

Hey everyone,

I recently got an offer for an entry-level B2B sales role with a mid size regional company that sells copiers, printers, etc. and I’m trying to figure out if it’s actually competitive or not.

The comp structure is:

•	$30k base

•	$14k first year bonus (if KPIs met)

•	Uncapped commission

• $500 monthly car allowance

From what I understand, it’s a pretty typical grind-heavy, prospecting-focused role.

For background, I’m not brand new to sales:

•	Insurance sales - 2 years - self employed

•	Pest control & home improvement sales -1.5 years - top 10 company in US - top 5% of reps and won multiple sales contests 

•	Real estate acquisitions - 1 year - self employed 

So I’m comfortable with rejection, cold outreach, and commission-based work.

That said, the $30k base feels low to me, even with the bonus bringing year one guaranteed to ~$44k.

A few things I’m trying to understand:

•	Is this a normal/competitive comp plan for copier sales or entry-level B2B?

•	What should I realistically expect to make year 1 vs year 2?

•	Is this a solid stepping stone into higher-paying sales roles, or should I hold out for something with a higher base?

Would appreciate any honest feedback, especially from people who’ve been in copier sales or similar roles.

Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone,

I recently got an offer for an entry-level B2B sales role with a mid size regional company that sells copiers, printers, etc. and I’m trying to figure out if it’s actually competitive or not.

The comp structure is:

•	$30k base

•	$14k first year bonus (if KPIs met)

•	Uncapped commission

• $500 monthly car allowance

From what I understand, it’s a pretty typical grind-heavy, prospecting-focused role.

For background, I’m not brand new to sales:

•	Insurance sales - 2 years - self employed

•	Pest control & home improvement sales -1.5 years - top 10 company in US - top 5% of reps and won multiple sales contests 

•	Real estate acquisitions - 1 year - self employed 

So I’m comfortable with rejection, cold outreach, and commission-based work.

That said, the $30k base feels low to me, even with the bonus bringing year one guaranteed to ~$44k.

A few things I’m trying to understand:

•	Is this a normal/competitive comp plan for copier sales or entry-level B2B?

•	What should I realistically expect to make year 1 vs year 2?

•	Is this a solid stepping stone into higher-paying sales roles, or should I hold out for something with a higher base?

Would appreciate any honest feedback, especially from people who’ve been in copier sales or similar roles.

Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone,

I recently got an offer for an entry-level B2B sales role with a mid size regional company that sells copiers, printers, managed print services, etc. and I’m trying to figure out if it’s actually competitive or not.

The comp structure is:

•	$30k base

•	$14k first year bonus (if KPIs are met) 

•	Uncapped commission

• $500 monthly car allowance

From what I understand, it’s a pretty typical grind-heavy, prospecting-focused role.

For background, I’m not brand new to sales:

•	Insurance sales - 2 years

•	Pest control and home improvement sales - 1.5 years

•	Real estate acquisitions - 1 year 

I have solid references from the pest control company. They are a top 10 pest control company in the US and I was a top 5% sales rep while I was there. I won multiple sales competitions. My supervisor and manager got promotions due to my numbers so I know they are great references.

So I’m comfortable with rejection, cold outreach, and commission-based work.

That said, the $30k base feels low to me, even with the bonus bringing year one guaranteed to ~$44k.

A few things I’m trying to understand:

•	Is this a normal/competitive comp plan for copier sales or entry-level B2B?

•	What should I realistically expect to make year 1 vs year 2?

•	Is this a solid stepping stone into higher-paying sales roles, or should I hold out for something with a higher base?

Would appreciate any honest feedback, especially from people who’ve been in copier sales or similar roles.

Thanks in advance.