Amazing Company, People, & Benefits! - Business Development Manager Collette Employee Review

5.0
May 12, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

From the sales perspective: This is one of the best positions to earn a comfortable living, travel the world for sales meeting & try your own product (does not affect PTO), generous PTO and holidays, discounts on travel, car allowance and phone allowance for outside sales reps, 4 hours per month to volunteer and become involved in your community, 100% non-profit that gives back to children around the world and one of the top companies for its philanthropy, comprehensive benefits and wellness program (i.e. gym membership reimbursement), the people who work for Collette are wonderful in all departments around the world. If you get the chance to work for Collette, there will always be growth opportunities for you to further your career. This does not necessarily mean moving to management positions. If you perform well, Collette notices and can reward you through your salary, awards (cash & free travel), etc. Collette gives you all the resources you need to succeed at you position and is always willing to invest more in their people. Collette is a very transparent company and gives people a chance to become successful. It is not a "cutthroat" culture! They understand and teach you how to sell and learn more to be a success in the travel industry.

Cons

If you do not like being away from home and driving 25K - 30K miles per year, this is not for you. Certain times of the year, due to "busy" season, you will have long days or might have to periodically work on the weekend. There are plenty of over night stays, and will always depend on the size of your territory.

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5.0
Feb 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working here has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. The leadership team goes out of their way to provide guidance, remove obstacles, and genuinely invest in people’s success. I feel trusted to own my work, make strategic decisions, and bring new ideas forward. The culture is a standout. Collaboration is real here, not just a buzzword. Cross‑functional teams communicate well, respect each other’s expertise, and work together toward shared goals. Professional development is another major plus. I’ve been encouraged to pursue training and opportunities that align with my long-term goals. Day to day, the work is fast‑paced and genuinely interesting—from developing strategic partnerships to helping shape long-term business direction. If you thrive in an environment where your contributions matter and your voice is heard, this is an excellent place to be.

Cons

Fast-paced environment may not be for everyone, but it keeps things exciting

1.0
Jun 26, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great teammates, made working for the company bearable.

Cons

Constantly being overworked and underpaid, work life balance is non-existent. New hires come in making significantly more than the people who’ve been there for years. Good luck on getting a promotion, they only promote their favorites. You get sold you on the idea of a growing company, creating change and bring new ideas to the table, but it couldn’t be further from the truth, no real interest in changing even when it could save them time and money. Leadership only cares about getting to a billion dollars in revenue and they don’t care how they get there, or who they lose along the way. Health insurance is insanely expensive, can’t afford it only making minimum wage. Travel credits and Bonuses are an insult, less and less credits each year even tho they’re making more money than ever! Oh yeah, and HR leadership is a JOKE!

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