Big Scam - Sales Account Manager North Employee Review

1.0
Oct 24, 2017
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Pros

You will make friends with your coworkers quickly

Cons

You work 60 hours, 6 days/week It's all door-to-door sales Entirely commissions based Most weeks you only make about $300/ paycheck No benefits (Health ins, vacation, etc) Basically have to beg to have a Saturday off They make you go to "office night" and "team night" every Tuesday/Thursday after work at 10pm and claim that it's "bonding time" because you don't get to see your coworkers during the regular work day They make you drive your personal car everywhere and don't reimburse for gas They claim you will evolve into management within 1 year, however you actually don't get a pay increase when you make it to management. You just have to manage more employees while trying to make all of your sales in a day.

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North Response
8y
Thank you for taking the time to review our company. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to grow and improve our business. We are glad to see that you enjoyed working with our team and became friends with them quickly. It is important for us to maintain an environment that is team oriented and where our employees can collaborate well together. However, I do want clarify some of this things you've mentioned. We have a consistent weekly schedule. As in many sales positions, some reps choose to work later or extra days. You get out what you put in. All of our sales are lead based. The position does involve some travel as you go to meet with specific, assigned leads. There are two pay structures. For someone who does choose full commission, the position and weekly earnings are what each individuals make of it. We have numerous representatives make well over $1000 dollars a week because they have implemented their training and are willing to put in the work. On a separate note, we don't make anyone do anything. It would be impossible. Office Night and Team Night, however, are encouraged. Most people enjoy coming to work more when they care about and like their co-workers. You even said yourself you made friends quickly in the office most likely due to spending time outside of the office bonding. Lastly, yes we are looking for someone to progress into a management position within 12-14 months. As someone progresses we expect them to develop the qualities to be able to effectively manage their time and team members. Just like most companies, as someones responsibilities increase, so does their pay. It seems like you didn't spend enough time working with us to understand the training process, expectations, and what compensation and responsibilities really look like for our managers. I'm sorry if we failed to set the right expectations for you when you came into our company, and if you felt like we somehow misled you. We care very much about the experience our employees have with us, their development, and how this position impacts their life. I'm also sorry that you didn't feel comfortable enough to express these concerns while you worked with us. If you had we could have worked together to help you meet all of your needs. I hope the skills you took away from here help you land the position you were hoping for elsewhere. Best of luck in the future. Please contact if you have any further feedback or suggestions about your experience with us. hr@5northinc.com or 314-875-2733

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Cons

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North Response
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Reviewer, Thank you for sharing your experience and for the time you spent with us. We’re glad to hear that you took away meaningful life lessons and personal development from your role here; that’s something we truly value. We understand the environment can be high-pressure at times, and we appreciate the effort and commitment you brought during your time on our team. Wishing you continued growth and success in whatever you pursue next! Best, Management
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Cons

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North Response
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Reviewer, We’re concerned that much of the information in this review is inaccurate and misleading. First, the claim that leaders earn a portion of new team members’ commissions is false. Our leaders do not take money from new employees’ sales. This does not happen and is completely inaccurate. Additionally, the average rep on payroll in our office this week earned $2,358.45. The lowest payment made was $1,103, and the highest was $7,438.75, for just one week of work, which contradicts the suggestion that earnings are “literally zero.” Transparency about our roles and expectations is a priority for us, and our interview process clearly communicates the responsibilities of the position. We go over in clear detail during two different stages of the interview process, using a PowerPoint to go over the exact responsibilities of the role. While we understand that direct sales isn’t the right fit for everyone, we take false claims about our practices and compensation seriously and hope that future candidates will review accurate information about the role. Best, Management
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