Don't Work for Business Sales - Small Business Sales Representative Spectrum Employee Review

1.0
18 May 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good Schedule (8am-5pm) Monday through Friday for training. Good group of people to work with besides management

Cons

Training is horrible. You spend two weeks in a classroom hearing someone talk about how to use salesforce and then you spend 5 to 10 minutes practicing. They then throw you out on the sales floor and expect you to be a pro at using salesforce. They want you to sell at a 40 percent yield or conversion rate which is stupid because 9 out of 10 calls are customer care calls. Out of training you are only allowed to take 3 calls in an 8 hour shift and most if not all of those calls are technical issues that need to be transferred to billing, customer care, etc. Management (Jeremy and Earnest) then try to encourage the new trainees to be more aggressive on the calls to get more sales. Most of the calls are not sales calls but they want you to follow "call flow". Call flow is a 16 stage process but how can you follow a process if management doesn't even know how to implement it and how can you implement a call flow on a technical call? This place is so disorganized and their is no support especially after training. It's so confusing and ludicrous how they manage. What educational degree do they have to manage? What management experience do they have? Who hired these guys? What training are they receiving? If you want horrible training, a good schedule, a horrible boss and transfer calls, go work for Business Spectrum.

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5.0
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Pros

I've worked as an RCS in the Daytona Beach market and my experience has been very positive. Like any outside sales position, success comes down to attitude, consistency, and following a proven system. The reps who struggle are often looking for shortcuts, while the reps who put in the time, learn the process, and stay coachable tend to do very well. Pros: Strong earning potential with uncapped commissions Flexible schedule and independence in the field Supportive teammates and leadership Excellent products that solve real customer needs. More than most of the competition. Opportunities to grow and increase income over time The biggest advantage is that you control your own results. If you're willing to work consistently, learn from successful reps, and stick to a proven approach, this can be a very rewarding career. This is not a sit-at-a-desk job. You'll be walking neighborhoods, talking to people, handling objections, and hearing "no" along the way. That's part of sales. If you enjoy meeting people, helping customers, and taking ownership of your success, the role offers significant upside.

Cons

The role requires patience, consistency, and resilience. Many of the customers we speak with are former subscribers who may have left due to a past service issue, billing concern, or negative experience. Reps often have to overcome skepticism and rebuild trust before even discussing current products and promotions. There is definitely a learning curve, and success doesn't happen overnight. It takes time to learn the territory, understand customer concerns, and develop the communication skills needed to turn difficult conversations into opportunities. Reps who remain coachable, follow a proven system, and stay consistent with their activity tend to perform much better over time.

5.0
17 Sept 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Compensation, work life balance hours, benefits, fun environment that offers lots of learning and growth potential

Cons

Strict on dress code and professional appearance

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