The Ups and Downs of Life at ADP - District Sales Manager ADP Employee Review

4.0
Mar 31, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Automatic Data Processing is an extremely stable company which is important during this economic time. Being a Triple - A credit rated company has helped retain customers and bring new clients on board. The company is known for promoting within the company and there is opportunity for upward mobility. The company offers an exceptional benefit package including health, dental, vision, 401k and a pension plan. ADP is the industry leader and is known world-wide which makes selling our product a bit easier. The office environment is friendly and supportive. I have never had an issue requesting PTO which is important to maintaining a work/life balance.

Cons

ADP has been rumored to have a "burn and turn" attitude towards Sales Associates and it does seem to be proven true. The commission structure was revamped a little over a year ago and has been a disservice to the Sales Associate. It almost feels as if you are punished for succeeding. After meeting quota you are put on a substantially higher plan and then the commission structure is adjusted making it harder to really up your overall salary. Even the top performers barely make over $100k which is low compared to sales in other industries. Management can tend to micromanage making the job frustrating.

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Resume Gold! Having the name on your resume opens doors because people know you can survive a high-volume, high-complexity environment. That’s where the benefits end.

Cons

Pay: It’s a joke. They expect specialized, expert-level work and deep tax knowledge for a base salary that is way below the market. They use the big name as an excuse to underpay you. Work/Life Balance: You are never truly off. To hit the impossible quotas, people are forced to work off the clock just to keep up. Management knows this is the only way the work gets done, but they look the other way so they don't have to address the workload. Management: They are manipulative and not leaders. Instead of helping with the workload, they use moving goalposts and vague promises of growth to keep you running. There is no advocacy for employees. Make sure to get everything in writing. Some get amnesia. Quantity over Quality: It’s a sweatshop for data. You’re forced to rush through complex setups just to hit a Go-Live count to appease Sales. Accuracy is key, but it often takes a backseat to volume, which is a nightmare for anyone who cares about doing the job right. No Room to Grow: There is no real way to move up. ADP is a lateral move company, and that’s only if your management doesn’t stand in your way and prevent you from leaving for another internal team.

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Hello and thank you for providing your insight into your experience working for ADP. ADP prides itself on creating and maintaining a workplace where employees work in a professional environment and are treated fairly. We appreciate your feedback and advice and we would like to hear more about your specific situation so that we can review your concern completely. Please contact our Associate Relations team at 1-877-878-4811 or hr.associate.relations@adp.com
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