Decent job, good income, little opportunity for advancement.. - Residential Sales Representative ADT Employee Review

3.0
Sep 27, 2012
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Pros

ADT has, by far, the best product in the home security business. They offer more monitoring than the competition and better equipment and home automation systems. It has a GREAT brand. People know who they are. Very effective marketing and advertising. Once the sales rep masters the process at ADT, from receiving appointments to closing out the sale and following up with unclosed customers, they can make a healthy, consistent income (up to 1K at the beginning of the month and up to 2K at the last week of the sales month after bonuses). Incoming sales reps receive regressive training pay for sixteen weeks. They are also paid on a weekly basis. Great entry level job if you desire to get into sales.

Cons

Sales reps are assigned several zones within a territory, but depending on the market they live in, reps might drive from 30 minutes to over an hour to reach their appointments. They are given two hours for most appointments, with some appointments receiving 30 minutes of "travel time". This travel time is rarely, if ever, enough. They are, after all, "high volume sales representatives" but the support needed to make the job efficient is extremely inadequate. It is LOTS of driving, LOTS of paperwork, and lots of going back and forth with the installation department, installation technicians, and their sales manager to get them to schedule jobs correctly and install the order as the customer purchased it. Sales reps will be expected to handle the complaints of their customers as they regard to billing and customer service. They will find that the billing and customer service departments will send the customer back to the sales rep without even attempting to rectify their concern. Reps are in indirect competition with their dealers, who partner with ADT to sell monitoring services using their own equipment, which is often at lower prices. Sales reps will work six days a week, including half days on Saturdays. You will have some long (12-13 hour) weekdays. New reps will need to keep this in mind if they have spouses and/or kids at home.

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

I've worked for the company for 40+ years, I'm treated with respect and my efforts are recognized by my Director and other ADT leaders. They give me the autonomy to manage my department and value my experience and insight. They offer a solid benefits package. ADT leads by example with their cultural markers and ensures that rules and laws are followed. I love the collaboration I have with our other departments.

Cons

Obviously, we all want more money, especially given the prices of everything, it's always nice to make more money, but I've checked the compensation and benefits in similar positions outside of ADT and I feel ADT is paying a fair wage and when I factor in the benefits package, they are above average in overall compensation.

5.0
May 20, 2026
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Pros

Pros I truly enjoy working at ADT. I have the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, which allows for a great work-life balance. The company offers generous PTO, and more importantly, actively encourages employees to take the time they need to recharge. There’s also a strong sense of job security. ADT is consistently growing, and the steady flow of new hire classes reflects that stability. In my role, I get the opportunity not only to help people start their careers, but also to coach and support agents as they grow professionally and personally. Seeing that development firsthand is incredibly rewarding. On top of that, I work with an amazing team. The people here are supportive, collaborative, and genuinely care about each other’s success, which makes a huge difference in the day-to-day experience.

Cons

While compensation is generally competitive, I would love to see more opportunities for performance-based bonuses to help employees further grow their savings and feel rewarded for their contributions. Additionally, there is some opportunity for improvement in how the building facilities are managed to enhance the overall workplace environment.

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