Western Financial Group Reviews

Pros

Supportive staff at the branch

Cons

Overall it is a great opportunity for growth

Pros

Benefits are great. Working with managers is wonderful.

Cons

No real issues at this time

Pros

Not micro managed unless you arent hitting targets work well if you can be taught

Cons

Dont be on bad side of managers you will see door quickly boys club

Pros

Good direct management, realistic goals and targets, thorough training program, good culture and coworkers. Good benefits and vacation time.

Cons

Cold calling is not for everyone, can feel less rewarding than other jobs.

Pros

I worked at Western Financial Group Insurance Solutions (GIS) in Winnipeg for two years and have nothing but great things to say. In the sales role, there is very high earning potential right off the bat and they trust young professionals in their positions and allow them to make important decisions but are also willing to provide support. Their training was helpful in getting me prepared for sales and the commercial insurance industry. What I think is one of the biggest takeaways from this role is the thick skin, and business sense you develop talking to business owners for a large portion of your day. This is a confidence I feel cannot be taught through business school but is learned over time of speaking with owners and entrepreneurs In terms of the perks, they start you off in a great spot with lots of vacation, personal days etc. They also have early Fridays each summer that is in addition to the holidays and personal days. The sales team I was apart of has a winning culture where collectively everyone wants to succeed. Western Financial Group (GIS) is a great place to work with lots of wonderful people.

Cons

Not many cons in my personal experience, I can say that people who are not willing to come in and put in the work necessary will not succeed. Though you will find this in most sales positions. This is a position where a portion of your income is directly correlated with how hard you work which can be difficult for some.