Fun environment, but taxing door-to-door sales work - Sales Representative Addella Employee Review

2.0
11 Aug 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Addella is definitely a fun office environment where everyone is very motivated, excited, and young. A lot of supportive people and Luc was the most inspiring person I've ever met. If you work here you will pick up some good advice on how to do sales successfully and also become much more outgoing.

Cons

You will be doing door-to-door sales (if you do sales and not HR etc). This will never be told to you explicitly or during your first interview. Your pay is commission for what you can sell. You spend the entire day in your territory walking to businesses and giving them an exact sales pitch. You can't deviate from the pitch. You will spend lots of time practising this pitch. There is an almost cult-like vibe there, such that no one can ever be negative and the firm sells you this idea that if you work yourself to the bone you will get rich. This does happen from a very, very small minority of people, but for most, it won't happen. "First one to the field, first one to get money!" Everyone will say their big dream in life is to own an island or party in Ibiza once Addella gets them rich, but it won't happen. CBC Marketplace did an expose on a place called Mox1 Business Solutions; a similar direct marketing firm. Also search Slave Circle on Youtube; this will give you an exact idea of what this Cydcor operation is. This is very hard work and you will probably quit after a month or two.

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5.0
10 Aug 2015
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Pros

First impression of the company was that the management team is very inspired and supportive, and that the employees are all young, intelligent, and ambitious individuals. Work environment is super upbeat so it made coming into work everyday exhilarating. Work day consists of morning meetings, campaign meetings, leadership workshops, visiting prospective clients and follow up meetings with existing clients, followed with an end-of-the-day wrap up at the office. My colleagues were all phenomenal, always pushing me be better, aspire to more, and making time to help each other grow and develop as a unit.

Cons

Though the benefits of working here are definitely plenty, there are definitely a lot of work to be done. One of the first things I learned while being here was that everyone has ambition, everyone has goals and dreams. The difference between those who attain their goals, and those who do not, are the amount that they are willing to sacrifice in order to do so. The work hours are long IF you truly wish to get ahead, however nothing extracurricular is mandatory. The nature of the work is also not a walk in the park, but that's precisely the part of the role that builds a host of skills, resilience, and a relentless attitude.

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5.0
13 Jun 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

This is the first job where the amount of effort I applied directly effected my compensation and placement within the company. Being entirely performance-based negates the normal monotony associated with entry level work. Instead you are allowed to achieve success without barriers, in fact there is an entire office supporting you in doing so. I began with no sales experience and am now, a couple months later, training and interviewing. You can treat this position like a paid business school and receive a workplace-ready skill set for your next job or stay for the advancement opportunity; Either way you choose the time spent there will be rewarding. Prior to my time at Addella I had never met the CEO of the company I worked for, let alone allowed to book meetings with them on how to further myself professionally. Luc Hebert takes the time to develop his people continually for the better regardless of when they started, be it a week or a year ago. This mentality to build individuals is reflected in the rest of the office as well. They have created a unique combination of a professional, exuberant, and fun atmosphere at Addella that makes coming into work a highlight of my day. This impressive group of people strive to be their best and are happy to include you in their success as well as celebrate yours.

Cons

If you are unwilling to apply and better yourself you will not last long.

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