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    1. 5.0
      Nov 21, 2015
      Marketing Representative
      Former Employee
      Pittsburgh, PA
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      As a college student, I was worried about fitting in a full time career with my college studies. The management staff was willing to work with me to allow me the time I needed not only for class but for the tests I had to take. I can't thank them enough for all they have done for me.

      Cons

      I was tired from going to school and working full time but it was definitely worth it! I learned so much from them about marketing and customer service that it has proven very valuable to my personal live and my future career opportunities. Thank you for everything you taught me.

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      1. 5.0
        Mar 25, 2015
        Anonymous Employee
        Current Employee
        Pitts, PA
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        The best thing about this company is the team environment and training. Everyone from management to newbies like me get a long great, and the training is fantastic. I came into this position at entry level and have already learned so much, things that I can take with me and use for the rest of my life.

        Cons

        This work does take time and dedication, it is not a position for a lazy person. But if you're are willing to work hard to achieve goals, like I am, it's worth it.

        1. 1.0
          Jun 16, 2014
          Anonymous Employee
          Former Employee
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          Sales experience, you'll be selling DirecTV subscriptions in Costco stores

          Cons

          From the outset, you are misled. Initially they offer a payment structure of 10/hr + 150 per DirecTV subscription that is sold as commissionable pay. The night before I began working I was informed that there is a minimum commission level that must be met in order to receive any commissions. For example, if your minimum commission level is set at 450, you must sell at least 4 subscriptions to receive any money from commissions (from what I gathered 400+ seemed to be what most employees' commission levels were). In addition, you don't receive a commission unless DirecTV is installed at the residence. Considering that DirecTV cannot be installed in apartments, heavily wooded areas and any residence in which the Line of Sight is blocked (occurs 20% of the time), I'd say that around 40% of your sales are not going to be completed installs. Management acted very unprofessional. Managers went behind employees' backs and bad mouthed them in a very demeaning way. Overall, I'd recommend staying away. All of these red flags occurred within my first day of employment, so I can only imagine what else is being hidden. However if you're interested, make sure to ask a ton of questions before accepting so you know exactly what you're getting into.

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          Dear Sir/Madam Breakaway Marking thanks you for you time and hard work you have given us. If there was any miscommunication on how the pay structure works we do apologize. Our pay structure is very fair and reasonable, and we are always willing to discuss payment options so that everyone is very pleased. At Breakaway Marketing, we hold ourselves to the highest levels of professionalism. We do not talk behind our team members backs, but at the same time we do take these matters very seriously and will look into this subject. We value your opinion, and we thank you for it. If there is anything else you wish to talk about, please come by the office or feel free to give us a call. We wish you the best of luck your future career. The Breakaway Marketing Team

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