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American Tire Distributors

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Good opportunity to grow and advance - Outside Account Manager American Tire Distributors Employee Review

4.0
Jul 20, 2013
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Pros

They have good training and lots of opportunities to move up. I started in an entry level position (I had lots of industry experience) and was able to advance. They are backed by an equity firm so they have plenty of money. I have been given freedom to work independently. I have been very well compensated too.

Cons

Intense pressure to meet sales goals (but hey, it's a sales job, right?). They won't hesitate to lay off people if sales drop or something's not working out. Each location manager given pretty fair amount of autonomy to run their location which means there can be differences between locations--your experience will depend a lot on your manager. Company has gotten so big that its often hard to know who to contact for help with problems and sometimes people you ask for help ignore you. Inventory management system can be a little hard--requires a lot of oversight. If you're not in a sales position you might not be paid as well. If you're not connected to the core business, greater chance of lay off.

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5.0
Mar 16, 2026
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Pros

Its remote setup and competitive pay for the tasks involved. While there is a learning curve, the job becomes straightforward once you memorize the systems. The experience is further improved by great managers who provide a supportive environment for their teams.

Cons

The environment is high-pressure due to strict QA standards and a low tolerance for errors. There are numerous complex guidelines that must be followed precisely, which can feel restrictive for those who prefer less micromanagement or more creative freedom in their workflow.

1.0
Apr 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I liked a lot of the other people that I worked with on my team. I loved my managers before they made leadership changes - two of the best managers I've had in my career, especially the VP that we reported to. Would have loved to have stayed if they were still there.

Cons

Management changes were terrible. It was one of the worst experiences I've had in that respect. I was also lied to about a promotion and strung along, doing two jobs and being told that I was going to be paid more. The excuse was that it was just stuck in HR. When I left, I did an interview with HR, and they told me there was no plan for a pay increase.

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