Was bad, getting worse - Account Manager Sentry Employee Review

1.0
May 2, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, company car, 6% match, home office, flexible schedule.

Cons

Really disconnected from how the world of insurance (and sales) really operates and doesn't care. No concern at all if they're competitive. May be fine for Sentry, but not okay for my long term financial outlook. Required to be specialist in 4 major areas. Commercial insurance is not really all that different than other products but yet they charge significantly more. 401k is a cheap facsimile of other major carriers. Group benefits are significantly less desirable than other major competitors. Life insurance portfolio is ridiculous and about 30-40% more than competition. All positive reviews are from new employees (pretty sure that 2.9 star average would go WAY down if you took out all the reviews made in the first 6 months of employment!), people in Stevens Point, WI, or individuals who need to validate for themselves why they're still working here. Company is located in Stevens Point, WI and thats about 90% of the issue. What kind of real talent can you attract to live in Stevens Point, WI?!! This place is fine to get licensed and to learn a little bit about the industry, then it's time to get the heck out and find a real insurance sales job. Save yourself some time and grief and just avoid them altogether.

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Sentry Response
10y
We appreciate your feedback and take the input of our current and former associates seriously. At Sentry, our salesforce plays a critical role in our organization—one we don’t take lightly. As a sales associate at Sentry, you’re not just selling a product, you’re providing industry-leading service and expertise—that’s what sets us apart from our competition. We understand that this can be challenging, and we encourage you to reach out to your division manager, sales director, or me directly to discuss additional training opportunities or provide deeper insight into your situation. Regarding our location and associate population, we’re proud of our Midwestern roots, our home office in Stevens Point, and all of the extremely talented associates we have in Stevens Point, as well as those working in our 15 field offices throughout the country. No matter your physical location, we promote and support an open, collaborative, positive culture, and want to help you—and all of our associates—succeed. Thanks again for your comments. John Hyland Vice President

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Pros

work life balance is great

Cons

pay is below national average

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Sentry Response
1w
Thank you for your feedback! We’re pleased to hear you’re experiencing a great work-life balance in your role. We continuously monitor market trends to help ensure we offer a competitive compensation package, including base pay, annual bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. Javier Sotelo – Senior Director of Talent
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Pros

Multiple office locations across the country Hybrid system for those that like to be in office

Cons

Poor communication Low pay compared to other industry positions Software is old and outdated Positions that are typically salary are hourly based Most "surveys" to gauge employee sentiment are constructed in such a way that no negative feedback can be left Hybrid or in office is required, no option for full remote If you happen to be full remote, there is no upward mobility possible for you, period. Excessive workload Not very good benefits

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