Good starter job - Business Development Manager Addison Group Employee Review

3.0
Jun 19, 2024
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Pros

One of the better recruiting firms for new grads to join. Great L&D team that flies you out to headquarters in Chicago for training. Opportunity to make good money if you work hard. Most employees are very personable and a lot of people have made long-term friends here. I’ve been to multiple offices and most are beautiful spaces with all the resources you need to succeed.

Cons

As a company that states they value diversity, equity & inclusion most employees are white. They also don’t give MLK, Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, etc. off. These are technically floating holidays but employees aren’t eligible for floating days until Jan. 1st after your first full year. This means if you start Jan. 2nd 2024 you’d have to wait until Jan. 1st of 2026 to take MLK day off. What manager you work for also determines your experience: mine has gone through 6 or 7 team member in the 3 years I’ve been here while others haven’t had any turn over on their teams. Salaries are fine but could be better. Leadership tends to promote the “give yourself a raise” with bonus/commission approach which is most sales jobs I guess. We implemented a new software system over a year ago and a lot of employees still don’t know how to use it. There are specific goals/metrics to meet while ramping up however nowadays I don’t have numbers to hit - this could be a pro for some people!

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Your success is directly tied to your effort. The company offers uncapped earning potential, strong career growth opportunities, and rewards high performers.

Cons

At times, resources are allocated toward initiatives and technology that don't consistently translate into measurable value for client-facing producers.

5.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

I've had a positive experience working at Addison Group. The people are genuinely supportive, and the collaborative culture is one of the biggest reasons I've stayed. Leadership encourages teamwork, celebrates wins, and provides opportunities for professional growth.

Cons

Recruiting can be unpredictable, so some roles and markets are more challenging than others.

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