Producer Compensation: Mezz/Pref Funds

I have heard everything from $35k base + 50-75bps commission to $250k base + 100-300% bonus.

Can anyone weigh in on producer compensation for debt / mezz / pref at Starwood, Related, CapitalSource, ACORE (mezz/debt funds, etc.)?

Any insight is appreciated!

 
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Analyst level anywhere from 60-90 base with 20-30% bonus. Associate level is 100-140k with 50-75% bonus VP and up start tapering off salary around 200k mostly with bonus levels from 100-300% and some carry.

FYI, carry in most debt funds is not that meaningful these days. Returns just aren’t that great given competition in the space.

 

I’m interested in other inputs myself. As for legit company or not, I knew someone who worked in medical lab services sales. She got a $35k base and made over $500k in commissions.

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Don't know the industry but I know producers and production. If you're good, you want as little guaranteed comp so you can max out commissions / fees. No harm in taking more guarantees up front if you're just starting out (you don't know if you're good), but long term, producers produce and they get paid for it. Again, don't know the industry but if you could make 200k with high salary / bonus guarantees, I'm certain you could make 500k+ on straight commission.

 

There’s a guy in my office that exclusively sells Dollar Generals and nets nearly $2MM in his pocket annually. Compensation is 100% comission. His advice: “find a niche and be the very best at it”

 

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