Unrealistic Expectations and Abrupt, Unprofessional Exit - Sales Associate Access Systems Employee Review

Give a lot back to the team. Great benefits. Owner that truly cares about everyone.

Hold on. Fast paced and growing.

At first glance, the company does a great job selling itself. During the interview process, leadership comes across as supportive, the culture is described as collaborative, and there’s a strong emphasis on training and helping new hires succeed, especially those without prior sales experience. The team itself (peers) can be friendly and in the same boat, trying to figure things out together.

Unfortunately, the reality after being hired is completely different. The “supportive culture” that’s promised feels more like a facade. Once you start, you’re largely on your own with minimal onboarding and very little training that’s actually useful or applicable to the role. Despite being told you don’t need experience because they’ll train you, you’re quickly thrown into the role with high expectations and no real guidance on how to meet them. It’s very much a sink-or-swim environment, but without the tools to swim. Goals are extremely unrealistic, especially given the lack of support and ramp time. No matter how much effort you put in, it often feels like it’s never enough. Feedback tends to focus on what you’re doing wrong rather than how to improve, and there’s little constructive coaching. Within a short period (around six months), there’s already pressure around performance, including talk of being placed on a PIP, even when the company hasn’t provided the proper training, resources, or leadership needed to succeed in the first place.