Pros
- The GE name is worth something. - Leadership programs are good for young grads - Comprehensive product line
Cons
I was at GE for a couple years selling imaging systems, although I didn't make out too bad and left on good terms, GE Healthcare is not an employer I would recommend to other sales professionals. - Very high turnover, more than half my team was gone in 2 years including 3 managers. GE sales is churn and burn, they don't give new reps much of a chance and if you have a slow territory, you could be out of a job pretty quickly. I saw many very talented reps get pushed out because GE didn't have the patience to invest in their success. - No commission cap but exceed 100% and your pay factor may actually drop, contrast that to other companies who pay 2x-5x more over plan. - Comp plans are hit or miss and there are numerous gotchas that impact total compensation. Year to year quotas may increase substantially for little to no reason. - Toxic culture, I still cringe thinking about it. - Company is too big and has become sloppy in many respects. Try calling One HR to vet out benefits, I got a 30min+ wait time every single time! Little things like this add up to a bad experience. My point in all of this is that you can do better as a sales pro. Many device companies have accelerators once you hit plan and have a decent work life balance. If you're looking for consistent high earning (250k+) and a good culture, this isn't the company. If you are younger and just getting into sales, GE may be a good move for a few year. My focus here is on sales professionals, I can't speak to other positions like engineering or operations.