Not the Kohler You Think - Sales Associate Kohler Co. Employee Review

2.0
May 15, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Getting to engage with customers and design solutions. You will operate with little oversight but that comes at a cost.

Cons

Shifted commission structure twice within a year for employer gain, no performance bonuses as stated in contract at hire, “unlimited PTO” because weeks will regularly exceed 45+ hours due to lack of hiring in target regions, quick training and communication inconsistencies at the root of needless errors (sometimes at the customer’s expense), and high ranking leader that openly engaged in anti-LGBTQ statements making an uncomfortable environment.

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Kohler Co. Response
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Thanks so much for taking the time to share feedback with us. We're glad to hear you enjoyed partnering with customers to find solutions! We're concerned, however, to hear about some of the challenges you experienced, and especially about behaviors that may have led to a less inclusive and welcoming environment. Our leaders, HR partners, and ethics team are all here to support our associates, and we hope you had the opportunity to share more details with us so we could address your concerns during your time here.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

1. Every year since David took over the company, leadership will let go associates and a few months after, hire people. Many times, associates are told they are being let go right before Thanksgiving. 2. There is constantly a new requirement or change every few months ever since Mr. passed away. Don't get too used to anything because it will probably change. 3. Leadership will promise change and then take it back after re-considering and taking a closer look at the budget. Often, this happens after a ton of associates have spent a lot of time on the work. 4. When I started in 2018, the company felt like a family company. By 2023, it no longer felt like the Kohler family cared about their associates. 5.Leaders can't plan or be proactive because there are always 10 priorities and last-minute initiatives being put on their plate. 6.Work, Life, Balance- You will only have work/life/balance if you set boundaries for yourself. I watched many colleagues burn themselves out. 7. HR doesn't support associates, they only help leaders. 8. Pay is low and to get matched with the market, you have to leave. New associates get taken care of better than associates that have worked at the company for years.

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