Angi reviews

This is a job MADE for fresh out of college kids or skilled sales people looking for a more fun environment and absolutely zero life/work experience. I say that because it’s such an aggravating sales position that the only people willing to put up with it are exceptionally good at immoral persuading or have no idea what else is out there and stick around for the team. The job is AWFUL. The company and product, mediocre. The management teams, awesome. You are made to sell a flawed product to contractors, some who were previous members and had a terrible time with. It’s not made for everyone and yet they force you to communicate with everyone about it. Yes, you need thick skin, but you also might need an idea of how to sell someone something they really don’t need. I will say, the team they put you on strives for your success almost always. They encourage and celebrate your victories and are willing to lend a hand if you struggle. The worst part of the job: The pay. DO NOT BUY IN TO THE SCAM YOU CAN MAKE LOADS. Unless you have been in a straight cold calling role selling a crappy product before, THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN. It’s the worst paying entry level position I have ever been in and if you are in it for commission there are tons of jobs that pay the same level of commission with a higher base pay and a better product. They try to make it a fun atmosphere, but it’s FAR from the real world. If they don’t make it fun, you can guarantee you will stay absolutely miserable calling on folks who cannot run a business or are too aggravated that people like us keep calling them after they’ve said every kind of no in the book. If you are looking to grow and have a decent wage to have a nice work-life balance, do yourself a favor and look somewhere else. The pay and cold calling is NOT worth the aggravation. If you love cold calling and don’t mind lying/ overselling to get a dollar, this is the place for you.

Ironically, when asked to leave a review for Angie’s List, they want it under their umbrella company ‘IAC’ so you won’t find many current reviews for Angie’s List. If you are a recent graduate (or if you’re in dire need of a job) and want to get some experience - then have at it. You are just what they are looking for! If you are an actual seasoned sales professional - do not bother. Could write a book about my experience here; just do research. This is not a consistent job or career path. It was years ago, when Angie’s List had an exceptional sales force, and individuals were proud to be here. The smart people saw the writing on the wall. Angie’s List before the acquisition was never profitable - and thus, the billion dollar IAC giant acquired them (ie, HomeAdvisor parent company). But that is neither here nor there. Here’s what you need to know: The compensation plan is NOT in favor of you. Here’s what to expect: constant change of any and every initiative you could think of; each month. If you do not play the game here, you won’t make it. The business model is to have you be in a a ‘sweet spot’ where you earn very little commission, while the company absorbs the rest of the sales you bring in for that period. You’ll have a good period here and there - if your manager wants you to. See, that’s the thing... the leads and account distribution. It is all controlled by management. Your manager will directly assign your leads to you. It is not a ‘random’ distribution of high value leads as they would like you to believe. Your rotating territory every period, good luck making any money off of that. It does not matter how talented you are - if they decide to give you a portfolio of old accounts and no new ‘business center’ leads which are basically the only accounts anyone sells anymore, then you will be phased out quickly. If you’re a newbie; guess what - if they like you, they may give you some ‘lay up’ accounts that a chimpanzee could sell because the leads are mostly sold already on the BRAND, as long as you don’t screw up royally you’ll likely get the sale - this gets you feeling good - then you’ll see that go away, quickly. There is no need for me to continue to bash this place, or go in to further detail. That is for you to figure out. At the end of the day, it *is* a job. Buyer beware. Good luck out there! :)