This used to be my dream job. - Sales Representative ADT Employee Review

2.0
12 May 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

One of the best reasons to work at ADT is that the name recognition and company infrastructure is second to none. Most people recognize the logo immediately and have a fair idea about some of the things the company does.

Cons

The flip side of widely recognized name and the huge size of the company is that anyone who has ever had an issue also recognizes the name immediately. Representatives can find themselves spending a lot of time cleaning up messes of those who came before them. This is made worse by the never-ending turnover in sales- a lot of salespeople rotate in and out very quickly. Part of the reason for this is that there are a number of complicated requirements with regard to technology, legality, and paperwork etc. Many of these are necessary due to the nature of the security industry and the type of product/service provided. That is enough to scare off some people, but the company seems to go out of it's way to further complicate the process by imposing another series of in-house requirements, multiple processes, and hoops to jump through, many of which are designed to either delay an order or as an excuse to avoid paying commissions. It's as if management just wants to get as many sales out of you as possible before you go broke from them housing commissions, get frustrated, and quit.

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Pros

I've worked for the company for 40+ years, I'm treated with respect and my efforts are recognized by my Director and other ADT leaders. They give me the autonomy to manage my department and value my experience and insight. They offer a solid benefits package. ADT leads by example with their cultural markers and ensures that rules and laws are followed. I love the collaboration I have with our other departments.

Cons

Obviously, we all want more money, especially given the prices of everything, it's always nice to make more money, but I've checked the compensation and benefits in similar positions outside of ADT and I feel ADT is paying a fair wage and when I factor in the benefits package, they are above average in overall compensation.

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