Not a Place for Sales Hunters - Sales McCue Employee Review

2.0
Aug 7, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

McCue manufactures top quality retail store protection equipment, for use in protecting display cases on the selling floor and inventory storage areas in the back. Most of the major retail chains are long-term clients, including TJX, Wegman's, Royal Ahold (Stop & Shop, Giant Food) and Kroger. When I joined the company, McCue had a very good onboarding program over the first 2 weeks, where you would meet with the various department heads in manufacturing, finance, marketing, IT and customer service. It was a great way to learn about all of the potential resources that you could leverage within the company. The company offered a very competitive base salary, better than any company I had worked for in the past; in addition, their 401K plan offered the biggest employer match, again the best package I have come across. The Friday morning company meetings were a great way to learn about the success stories across the company. You could see how all the departments in the company were connected with sales in increasing the revenues and profitability of McCue. These meetings were a great morale booster.

Cons

The biggest problem with McCue is David McCue himself. David talks a big game about soliciting employee input, but at the end of the day it's "his way or the highway". David surrounded himself with very weak people in the executive suite. If you voiced any complaints or concerns to the management team, you would be deemed to be very expendable very quickly. A previous review talked about how fast the company would pull the trigger on new employees, which I completely agree with. This also led to very high turnover in the company, which over the past 18 months included the departure of the CFO, VP-Finance, HR Director, 6 sales reps as well as both the inside sales manager and VP-Sales. David McCue's philosophy on sales compensation is based on capped quarterly bonuses, which certainly isn't a good way to motivate top performers and get them to stay on board. The real reason for this was that David McCue viewed the company as his own personal financial domain, which helped to finance his very lavish lifestyle which includes a lavish seaside estate and very expensive yacht to accompany it. The outside sales reps were the only real hunters on the sales team, working the larger opportunities with the major retail chains. The inside sales reps were essentially customer service reps, devoting the bulk of their time to responding to RFP's from existing accounts. If you're looking for an exciting sales opportunity, don't waste your time with McCue.

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5.0
Sep 11, 2025
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Pros

McCue has strong leaders who are approachable and willing to listen. Leadership sets a clear vision and encourages collaboration, which makes it easier for teams to stay aligned and motivated. There’s a real sense that leaders care about both the business and the people, which builds trust.

Cons

At times, decisions from leadership can feel rushed or not fully explained, which leaves teams uncertain about priorities. There could be more consistency in how leaders communicate across different departments, and some employees may feel leadership is more focused on results than recognizing day-to-day efforts.

1.0
Mar 3, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

• Remote work options provide flexibility and accessibility for many roles. • Employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and orientations, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workforce. • The company mission is meaningful and centered around improving safety, which can be motivating and rewarding. • Many coworkers are collaborative, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about the work. • The products and industry impact provide a strong sense of purpose

Cons

• Compensation for many roles is significantly below industry averages – particularly given the scope of responsibilities and workload expectations. • There is no meaningful profit-sharing structure for most employees. Bonuses are discussed but have not consistently materialized for staff in recent years, contributing to perceptions of inequitable reward distribution compared to executive leadership. • There is a noticeable lack of cohesive company culture and meaningful employee engagement. Recognition is limited beyond basic programs, and there are few company-wide initiatives that foster morale, connection, or a sense of shared investment in employees. • Workloads are often heavy and deadlines unrealistic, frequently leading to burnout. • Employees are frequently expected to take on responsibilities beyond their formal job description. When reasonable pushback is given, it is often dismissed rather than discussed. • Micromanagement creates inefficiencies and limits autonomy. • Management quality is inconsistent. At times, communication from leadership can be unprofessional or inappropriate, which negatively impacts morale and trust. • Executive leadership appears overly focused on rapid AI adoption, sometimes prioritizing speed over quality and thoughtful human expertise. This has impacted morale and confidence in leadership direction company-wide. • Favoritism within management can influence decision-making and opportunities, creating an uneven employee experience. • HR support is frequently slow or unresponsive, making it difficult to resolve concerns or get timely guidance. • Leadership challenges have contributed to high turnover in certain departments, impacting team stability and morale. • Feedback from employees is not consistently acknowledged or acted upon by management. • Rapidly changing priorities can significantly disrupt work already in progress, making long-term planning difficult. • Performance expectations and advancement criteria are not always transparent or consistent. • Positive company performance does not consistently translate into broader employee recognition, investment, or long-term growth opportunities.

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