Commissioned Sales Associate - Commissioned Sales Kohler Co. Employee Review

1.0
25 Jun 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Beautiful merchandise, great location, and interesting customer base, consisting primarily of designers, decorators, and architects, and their clients in the "one percent".

Cons

Poor work environment. A revolving door, most sales associates leave within six months, due to unfair distribution of accounts. Two people have all the profitable accounts, five other sales people (way too many) fight over the leftovers. A commission against draw system, with impossible to reach commission quotas, coupled with constant pressure to both go out of the showroom to find and open new, profitable accounts, and simultaneously be present in the showroom, in case one of your accounts comes in to purchase. A very stressful cutthroat environment. Everyone, including management and support staff, seem unhappy, or angry, or both.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
4 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you are okay supporting a business that is focused on building wealth instead of developing skills and business understanding of objectives, then you will fit right in as long as you learn two important phrases "Great idea boss" and "Yes sir, I will carry out all of your plans so you will be recognized by upper management". DON'T ROCK THE BOAT!

Cons

I have already posted a con, but noticed another con that other posts point to. I read about disappointment of no remote work anymore. Remote work is difficult; you have a hard time building collaboration, teamwork and trust in a remote situation. But as I look at myself, I am on-site and love coming to work - would rather be around my team and have a constant pulse on the culture where I can address any issues immediately. Ask yourself, other than the loss of commute time and being in the comfort of your own home - why do people prefer to work from home. Many times, it can be due to avoiding the stress and anxiety that exists at work. Now ask yourself, what would make people want to be in the office versus at home. Whether you are remote or in person, not wanting to come into the office may be a sign that you are not happy and lacking fulfillment from your current circumstances.

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