ARE YOU SURE? - Associate District Manager ADP Employee Review

2.0
Mar 8, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

If you achieve your quota there is an opportunity to advance. It is a great place to begin a career (SBS). It looks great and is highly respected on your resume.

Cons

There are two important refferal channels. One is banks and the other is CPA's. If relationships are not already established it will be difficult to succeed as a new rep. In reference to CPA's I don't understand why there is not a more adaquate program in place to build a refferal channel with them. There needs to be more actions and money spent on this channel not just "big talk" from management about how great they are and how to get refferals. More money needs to be allocated and reps need to have programs in place most importantly in reference to CPA's because as a new rep your so concerned about your number you don't always have the time to focus as much on them as you would like and with little direction that focus is usually placed on the backburner. Overall, not an easy job at all when it comes to prospecting very petty and not as proffesional as it is made out to be. It is a glorified entry-level sales position.

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Cons

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Thank you for the great rating and for sharing your ADP experience with us on Glassdoor!
1.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

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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ADP Response
2w
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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