Connection reviews

3.3

54% would recommend to a friend

(828 total reviews)

Timothy McGrath

48% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Connection has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 828 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Connection employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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828 reviews
4.0
Jan 28, 2019

Good but demanding

Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits and perks (like vendor food carts)

Cons

minimum dials per day can be daunting

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Connection Response
7y
Thank you for acknowledging the perks and solid benefits provided to you as an employee at Connection. For many, building a portfolio brings immense pleasure. The satisfaction that results in turning prospects into long-term customer relationships is priceless. We recommend you stay the course, utilize the resources we’ve provided and employ the strategies suggested by your manager and sales coach. You demonstrated some of the attributes associated with excellence to receive an offer of employment. Those individuals who exhibit a remarkable strength of conviction will achieve success. You can do this!
1.0
Sep 13, 2018

Cheap Company.......

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Other than free coffee NOTHING else.

Cons

Horrible management and CHEAP company.

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Connection Response
7y
On Glassdoor, we receive a fair amount of feedback from new hires to our tenured associates about Connection being a great place to work for a myriad of reasons. We are sorry that your Connection experience did not succeed as you anticipated. Connection is committed to continue to work hard and invest in our employees to ensure more employees have a positive outlook and experience. Thank you for your feedback.
5.0
Aug 29, 2018

Cogs in a machine working towards not so common goals

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great environment, depending on site/location and people you work with. Pretty open environment with lots of support from experienced sales team. Work hard and get rewarded for your actions.

Cons

Vigorous sales goals takes a very long time to obtain. Many people have many years under the belt with this company because they worked so hard to get where they are. Expect a pretty self-supported environment. Must be willing to demand things and not expect course to be easy or fluid. Finding answers can prove to be a challenge as each department is very specific that doesn't flow well or information doesn't transfer between departments. Can spend a lot of time running around in circles trying to get the answers you require, and ending up back where you started. Revolving sales door means people come and go very quickly as this is a dog-eat-dog environment.

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Connection Response
7y
It is wonderful when one experiences team momentum. Working hard has merits, but let’s not underestimate the value of playing smart and having fun. Enthusiasm is contagious. It fosters an environment that is inclusive, motivating and open to an exchange of ideas regardless of ones tenure with the organization. The very foundation of sales performance involves setting clear, credible and measurable goals. We are of the opinion that we’ve established relevant objectives coupled realistic performance standards based on an account manager’s tenure with Connection. Whether keeping abreast of trends the marketplace, formulating pricing strategies or conducting a training on building account loyalty, sales managers equip account managers with the tools necessary to attain the desired results. You are correct in stating there is an opportunity for improved communication between departments. Keeping other departments informed of developments that affect their functions is critical in order for Connection to sustain success in a highly competitive environment. Earlier this year, we successfully launched SalesHub, an internal platform encouraging collaboration and affording interdepartmental transparency, and BuzzHive, an employee communication platform designed to engage and inform employees about current and future developments. It is our hope that you find these investments advantageous. Business Solutions is a strong proponent and advocate of employing an open door policy. If you find yourself “running in circles”, you are encouraged to engage your site director, sales manager or your sales coach to direct you to the correct resource. We are thankful for your willingness to share your experience and advice to management. To that accord, we are here to listen, take action and focus on improving.
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