Connection Customer Service (CSR) reviews

2.9

47% would recommend to a friend

(173 total reviews)

Timothy McGrath

45% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Customer Service (CSR) employees have rated Connection with 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 173 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Customer Service (CSR) professionals have an average working experience there. Connection is rated 25% below average by Customer Service (CSR) professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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173 reviews
4.0
Feb 23, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, PTO, Awesome atmosphere

Cons

You have to work in a cubicle

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Connection Response
8y
We relish your sentiments. While we acknowledge we have a generous earned time allowance and comprehensive benefits offerings, we hope, like you, that our employees find CNXN a fabulous place to work. In the interest of our wellness initiatives and acknowledging the psychological benefits of interacting with colleagues, employees are not confined to their cubicles. We want all of our employees to experience the “awesome” atmosphere while experiencing comradery during the course of their work day. Stand up and take a stretch or conversely, take a stroll through the office or on one of our walking trails. Thank you for your positive assessment.
2.0
Feb 2, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Stable company. Large distribution network. Access to nearly all vendors and manufacturer partners in IT space.

Cons

Incredibly slow to enact change. Very outdated sales systems and processes. Homegrown CRM system is woefully inefficient, and littered with bad data. Biggest factors in success of new reps is attrition and turnover, not hard work and effort. Six employees have quit in the last 6 weeks. Many HR liabilities throughout the office that go ignored. Avoid at all costs.

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Connection Response
8y
Strategic partnerships with top tier vendors to provide a full spectrum of IT services define the essence of Connection’s offerings. As a publically held, Fortune 1000 entity employing over 2,000 individuals, our balance sheet is strong and supports your “stable” assessment. Implementing an agile approach relative to change is not always feasible. We will state with certainty that our executives are invested in strategically positioning Connection to achieve future success. We are invested in making policy and procedural improvements that will benefit the organization as a whole. Working together, areas requiring improvement are identified, tactfully discussed and assessed for implementation. As an example, CRM enhancements occurred in 2017 and will continue to receive attention in 2018 and beyond. We will respectfully disagree with your assessment that hard work and effort do not contribute to success at Connection as an Account Manager. In today’s business climate, building a portfolio is not an easy feat. In addition to selling the competitive advantages that Connection brings to the table, successful account managers build relationships with their customers, develop effective solutions to address the customers’ needs and respond timely to changing customer demands. Successful account managers strive to enhance customer loyalty. In our book, that requires effort and diligence that will net results. We are committed to investing in a corporate culture committed to excellence. Our HR Business Partners exhibit integrity beyond reproach. They are always willing to lend support and provide guidance to employees seeking counsel. If there are liabilities at any Connection facility, employees are encouraged to engage the HR Business Partner or a member of the management team. Thank you for your feedback.
5.0
Oct 25, 2017

Love it here!

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Pros

Good benefits, lots of perks, huge growth potential, very self-driven success, management is hands-off but always ready if you need help! Comprehensive training and huge team here all working to drive success.

Cons

Benefits package kind of expensive, if you have a hard time self-motivating you won't do well

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