Great management but poor work life balance - Sales Executive CR Smith Employee Review

2.0
Apr 27, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Great support from management right from the managing director right down to the line, good commission if you sell without discount. Weekly pay, great prizes and incentives to achieve targets.

Cons

Overpriced product due to marketing overheads. Competitors products half the price and the same quality. You need to go self employed to make good money but in turn have to pay nearly £500 per month on a company car and no fuel allowance. Punished financially for not selling on the night. Dodgy leads count against your conversion rate which subsequently hurts your wages. Canvassers generate false leads to hit their targets which sales execs still have to go to which in turn hurts conversion rate and then wages. Have to work almost every weekend and late nights. No flexibility with appointment times. Complicated pricing structure.

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5.0
Dec 11, 2025
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Pros

Very competitive salary. Established company that is still expanding. Talented team to work with. Company with good philosophy and values.

Cons

Can at times be long hours.

4.0
Oct 30, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Incredible earning potential Great team behind scenes

Cons

Can be pretty brutal at times if not going well

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