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Aptive Environmental

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THIS IS A DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES WITH ABSOLUTELY NO SALARY/ALL COMMISSION - Sales Representative Aptive Environmental Employee Review

1.0
Jan 3, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- the commission is pretty high - if you're okay with working 70+ hours a week, under severe weather conditions, have the cops called on you, and you're also okay with lying/deceiving this is the job for you

Cons

- They frame the position as a job/summer internship to recruit more college students looking for a real internship. It's not, you sign as an independent contractor and do door-to-door sales all summer - READ THE FINE PRINT (if possible with a lawyer): the contract is designed to protect themselves from lawsuits and throw you under the bus. If you decide to quit for any reason, you will owe them $2000 (at least) for summer rent (and they force you to live in the apartments of their choosing, which I'm pretty sure they own so it's just a secondary source of revenue for them). - They'll ask you to work every day from 8AM to 9AM, and Saturdays a "half day" from 8AM to 4PM. - They teach you to lie and deceive customers. Although they won't tell you that straight up, that's how their best salesmen sell their subpar product. - They'll ask you to sell under severe weather conditions and threaten with not giving you your bonuses if you don't. - They'll also ask you to sell on NON-SOLICITING neighborhoods and keep selling even after having the cops called on you. - You have to pay for absolutely everything (iPad, data plan, car, gas, rent, etc.)

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

​Stepped Training & Weekly Classes: Management is great about not overwhelming you. We learn new technology one step at a time, and we have weekly team classes to make sure everyone has the information "down pat" before moving on. ​Veteran Mentorship: This company truly values experience. They lean on veteran technicians to walk new employees through every step of the process so they aren't left alone on a route until they are 100% comfortable. ​Customer Loyalty: Our "Reduced Risk" approach (using botanical-based pyrethrins and EPA-approved treatments) is high-quality. I’ve seen that even when customers leave for other options, they almost always come running back once they realize the value of our service. ​Collaborative Bonus Culture: We have monthly bonuses, and we actually help each other hit them. In our meetings, if one tech finds a better way to hit a goal, they share it so the whole "family" can maximize their earnings. ​Strong Communication: You are never on an island. There is constant contact and support between co-workers, supervisors, and manageme

Cons

Adapting to Change: The industry moves fast and the technology is always evolving. It takes a professional mindset to stay on top of the weekly classes and new mobile systems. ​Physical Energy: This is a high-energy field role. It requires daily stamina and a strong work ethic to manage the routes effectively and keep up with the pace.

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Aptive Environmental Response
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
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