Pros
• Great for building an entry-level sales résumé; the sheer call volume will develop persistence and phone skills quickly.
• Exposure to full sales cycle experience, which can help when applying to other sales roles.
• Fast-paced environment where you’ll learn discipline in outbound sales.
• Some genuinely good people and colleagues who support each other in a tough environment.
• Low barrier to entry: They will hire candidates with little to no experience, which makes it easy to break into sales.
Cons
• Low base pay (35K CAD) for full-cycle responsibilities; many BDR roles pay significantly more for less pressure.
• Misleading OTEs:
• Promised commissions are based on USD prices, but you are paid in CAD at face value without proper conversion.
• Example: Selling a $3,000 USD pass (30% commission) should be ~$1,200 CAD, but you only get $900 CAD.
• Most tickets sell for $500 USD or less, making real commission much lower than expected.
• High turnover and low quota attainment; the sales floor changes every 3–6 months.
• Unpaid lead sourcing: You must source your own leads but are not allowed to do it during work hours. This eats into personal time and destroys work-life balance.
• Micromanaged and script-based: Calls are strictly scripted, leaving little room for creativity or strategy.
• Toxic pressure culture: Taking vacation or missing targets can make you feel guilty, and some managers block internal moves to other teams.
Message to anyone considering this company:
Generis can be a short-term stepping stone to get experience in high-volume, full-cycle sales. If you join, go in with your eyes open: expect a grind, protect your work-life balance, and use the experience to springboard into a better-paying, more sustainable sales role.
