Good Salary + Poor Commission - Account Representative Carhartt Employee Review

3.0
Jul 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary is 85% of total compensation

Cons

Commission potential is very limited, 15% of total compensation with some opportunity to earn over and above. However the goals are rarely realistic and the company will change the “rules” as needed.

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Carhartt Response
7mo
We’re glad to hear that the overall salary structure has been a positive aspect of your role. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding commission potential and goal setting. Your perspective is important, and feedback like this helps inform ongoing conversations around compensation design, transparency, and how performance goals are established. We value your contributions and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

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Cons

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