Small Family Feel with Big Company Perks - Account Manager TOPS Software (TX) Employee Review

I originally joined TOPS because I wanted to pivot my career and move into software sales. It can be very difficult to find an entry-level software sales position where you can actually get into the field, close decent sized deals, and work with Fortune 500 logos. Tops provides this opportunity and took a chance on me, and for that I am very grateful. The software itself solves some major pain points for their customers, and once I got the hang of it, I really enjoyed selling it. Overall, this was a great place to work, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to build a successful career in software sales.

Every company has its flaws. The owner will keep a close eye on new-comers, like any company; but once you prove that you are there to work, he will give you more autonomy and let you run your business.

If you try to learn as much as you can, this company can be a great stepping stone to another job. - Small office, less than 20 people. This can be good and bad, but it worked for me because I was able to take on more projects and learn more. - Everyone gets their own office to shut the door - no cubes. - You get to work with some big companies and get experience on the phone with renewals, new sales, cold calling, etc.

- Lots of micromanagement. Boss will walk up and down the hall to peek in on you. - Taking time off is looked down upon in a big way. You'll only get 10 vacation days and 5 days of "discretionary time," which you must take for doctor's appointments, funerals, sick days, etc. It's very minimal. - The pay is extremely low for the role and the average in Dallas. - There is a culture of "if it's not broken, don't fix it." Lack of innovation left me feeling numb and like I was just going through the motions many days. - No formal HR department or rep.