Driveline Retail Merchandising Reviews

I have been working at Driveline Retail Merchandising

Pros – Variety of weekly projects. Work page on internet is user friendly. I have a great DM is why I am still here.

Cons – Mileage reimbursement at .25 cents per mile and losing the first 40 miles of every trip is absurd, especially with today's gas prices. Not realistic nor an incentive to continue with company unless you drive a hybrid or motorcycle.

Advice to Senior Management – Recognition of those who undertake more responsibility and locations by salary increase and level of advancement without having to request it and waiting months on a decision. Take care of your people and they will take care of you.

I have been working at Driveline Retail Merchandising

Pros – - Flexible schedule; set your own schedule
- Usually work independently
- Get to work in different locations
- Can usually get time off when requested
- Overall, hassle-free environment

Cons – - Extremely low pay
- Have to use your own vehicle for assignments but won't get reimbursed unless you drive over 40 miles, so there's a lot of wear and tear on your vehicle.
- No benefits or supplemental medical/dental
- Very little to no training. You're pretty much expected to learn as you go even if you've never done a particular assignment before.
- No performance reviews given so you're unaware of your progress or lack thereof
- Requires a lot of printing and there's no reimbursement for printing costs

Advice to Senior Management – - Should at least provide some training. Could provide instructional videos on each assignment when required to complete certifications. Could also consider having a mentor accompany you on all first-time assignments to ensure jobs are done consistently and accurately.
- Should consider either increasing pay or implementing a printing/mileage reimbursement program to supplement the operating expenses required to conduct assignments. This is especially true since employees receive no medical benefits.
- Should also make job board more user friendly by reducing the amount of paper needed to take to stores. Can do this by posting one set of instructions if working in multiple stores.

I worked at Driveline Retail Merchandising

Pros – It's a small company feel and relatively easy to get face time with management. Depending on who you report to, time off can be easy.

Cons – They ONLY care about bottom line, even if it means cutting valuable employees. They generally disrespect their employees and customers and have horrible communication skills.

Advice to Senior Management – Senior management needs to realize they are nothing without their employees and customers. Giving adequate notice for all benefit related issues would be appreciated.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Driveline Retail Merchandising

Pros – Assignments are easy
Team mates are friendly
Assignments are close to home
Some scheduling flexibility

Cons – No formal training program, often left to figure out resets individually
Time studies not accurate for assignments given - some require more time
May cram too many assignments on the same day

Advice to Senior Management – Should consider implementing a new hire training program for first week on the job to get acclimated to various assignments and assigned stores before sending new person on individual assignments with time constraints.