Process can be heavy. Approvals, compliance gates, and cross‑functional reviews can slow momentum and add admin load—especially near quarter‑end.
• Long, complex cycles. Multi‑stakeholder deals with RFPs/POCs require patience, tight orchestration, and consistent executive sponsorship.
• Quotas feel ambitious. Year‑to‑year comp mechanics and territory changes can create noise; you need a sharp pipeline discipline and forecasting rigor.