Great company and very good values. Commission can be lucrative. - Outside Sales Consultant UniFirst Employee Review

5.0
Dec 15, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

UniFirst is a large corporation yet has the roots of a family run business. There is always opportunity to move up in within the company and because it is North America wide, it can take you to new cities if desired. Rigorous training upon hire sets any sales person up for success within the company, and helps build desired assets from other companies. The base pay is great and the commission (which is over and above) can be lucrative. The company also offers full benefits! If you work hard, you are able to earn a company paid tropical vacation, and throughout the year you can be selected to attend all expense paid work seminars within the company's head quarters. The work environment is a positive one and the president of the company is very involved and truly cares about his employees. We are able to work independently because the company puts in the trust and confidence in their employees to get the job done.

Cons

The administration work really slows down the progress of sales. This specific position is not for everyone, it can be challenging and competitive. A lot of work days you are "on your own", which means you don't really work with your team on a day to day basis. The route sales reps can sometimes be overloaded.

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UniFirst Response
9y
Thank you for your feedback! It is music to our ears when we hear from Team Partners that have experienced firsthand the Family Culture we strive for. There is definitely a LOT of potential at UniFirst for those that seek career advancement. We promote from within whenever possible and there are many rewards for hard work.

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5.0
Jun 14, 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Work life balance, opportunities for large commission

Cons

Contractual sales, Being bought out

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UniFirst Response
2w
Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to having you continue to grow with us!
4.0
Jul 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Upper management genuinely cares about their team, and the hiring process is simple and straightforward. Base pay and the monthly stipend are both fair, and I appreciate the company's structure — questions get answered quickly, and you have dedicated team member support. I also like that the role is self-managing, with CDR handling pricing and deal structuring so you can focus on your own performance. Overall, this company really takes care of its employees.

Cons

The pay structure for this role is a bit unique — after a sale closes, the CDR earns commission for the first few months, and then commission transitions over to the drive team. It's certainly not a deal-breaker, just an observation, and I'm not knocking the company for it. All in all, I had a wonderful experience at UniFirst.

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