Home Depot – “DON'T!!!!”

Pros

Originally thought because it was a big company they would treat people fairly. The stores are mostly okay but RSW is a joke.

Cons

They treat most sales people like slaves. The RSW sales people are managed by browbeating and intimidation. Nothing you do is ever good enough. "Flogging will continue until morale improves" mentality. They have an exceptionally hight turnover rate because of the way they treat people, and make outrageous statements to get you to come onboard. Lots of driving mileage. They pay for nothing except base training and expect you to do everything else for free - or else! It takes awhile just to make enough money to go to a fast food restaurant!

Advice to Senior Management

Fire the management of the RSW division. Get some people who know how to implement good management practices and who have previously been outside sales people so they understand. Pay sales people a base salary plus commission. Don't expect everything for free.