This is a legal scam - Entry Level Marketing Newbern Excel Employee Review

1.0
24 Oct 2022
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Pros

Positive environment. The environment is only that way to make people feel like they can’t ask the hard questions because then your bringing the mood down.

Cons

This is a scam. I really thought it wasn’t and fell for everything they were telling me. The same marketing/sales systems they teach you, they actively use on you. There is a lot of implication and no one wants to just straight up tell you that in your first week you will be paid $15/hr for the 4 office hours you work. That comes out to 60 dollars and then 100% sales commission which if you don’t sell then they will pay you exactly minimum wage which isnt anywhere near the $15/hr they imply they pay people. And if you work what they are wanting you to work then you are paid under minimum wage for your time. But you are an exempt employee therefore hours don’t really matter. They will not tell you straight up you are an exempt employee you just have to read the fine print. I worked between 50-60 hours my first week because the saying in the office is”if your on time, your late. And if your early, your on time.” They’re is an expectation for you to put in way more hours then originally implied. You won’t be punished per say, however you also won’t make any money because you won’t advance as fast, so they’re is an expectation that you come in and stay late and then get paid very low commission per sale on top of the sales themselves being predatory. In order for you to be promoted you have to get other people promoted, so everyone around has motive to keep you there and make implications that don’t directly answer any of your questions. The “great” environment is that way because if you have doubts, they are not welcome to be voiced with your peers because they know everyone will leave. my first day they talked about turn over being good and that the more turnover they have, the better is actually is, this is another tactic to disarm you and make it seem like they vet people heavily when they simply don’t, as long as your selling your hired. They heavily address the fact that it is not a scam because they are operation within the legal spectrum because you signed paperwork that allows them to work you like a dog and not pay you horribly. While they riddle their own pitch to you with implications that make you feel as though you’ll be take care of until you get a check in the mail.

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Newbern Excel Response
3y
There are a couple of points that you mentioned where we would like to offer some more clarity. We are not a scam as we work legally and ethically within the state laws. We apologize for any confusion concerning your compensation. It sounds like you have had some experiences in the past that haven't been positive and led you to think we would act the same way. Please come and talk to us in person to alleviate any of these thoughts. We pride ourselves on being extremely transparent about the compensation structure during our interview process. We have a competitive, guaranteed pay structure with opportunities for bonuses and incentives on top of that. Our employees are making well over the minimum wage. Our work weeks are on average 40-45 hours, however, it is up to our employees whether they want to work additional hours in order to achieve their goals. We strive to create an open culture at Newbern Excel and value feedback so that we can become an even better company. Did you notice most people volunteer to come early to learn? We see value in that. We would like to take the opportunity to discuss your compensation and your experience working with us in more detail. Please email admin@newbernexcel.com to set up a call and discuss your grievances in more detail and we can hopefully find a resolution.

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Newbern Excel Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience and for the thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the culture at Newbern Excel engaging and that the environment encouraged you to challenge yourself and grow professionally. At Newbern Excel, we focus on building a learning-driven environment supported by structured training and coaching, where individuals develop skills in networking, presenting, and leadership while contributing to impactful marketing campaigns. Our team works closely together to connect brands with buyers through strategic marketing initiatives and meaningful customer engagement. Growth within the organization is merit-based and supported by measurable performance metrics, allowing individuals to demonstrate their abilities and advance based on results, development, and leadership potential. We also appreciate your honest comment about the time commitment involved in a fast-paced environment. Transparency about expectations is important so individuals can determine whether the opportunity aligns with their goals. Warm Regards, Newbern Excel
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