It's not what they portray - Inside Sales In Wilton CT Melissa & Doug Employee Review

1.0
Aug 10, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You do not take work home. Some great co-workers although you rarely get to speak with them

Cons

They monitor everything. How many calls you make. How much time you spend between calls. They give you this info daily and speak to you if you are not meeting numbers. They like 100 calls in a 9 and 1/2 HR work day with less than two minutes between calls. Oh yea and you get a half HR lunch. And they mean a half HR not 35 minutes. You will hear about it if you exceed 30 min. You are encouraged to push product on customers and push hard. They have an inside joke they call rough shipping where salespeople just send customers product they did not order. Must have been a mistake by our warehouse. Just hold onto the product it will sell is the line they give you to use. If the customer gets really upset the salesperson dumps the account to a newbie to clean it up. Leave your morals and sense of ethics at the door.

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5.0
May 5, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Since joining the company, I’ve seen continuous growth and meaningful change for the better. M&D fosters one of the most welcoming and friendly work environments I’ve experienced. It’s a place you can truly be proud to work, not just because of their commitment to delivering quality products, but also because of the genuine care they show for their people.

Cons

The company is in a phase of transformation and integration which comes with its pain points.

2.0
Apr 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Salary only without stress of commissions.

Cons

Limited opportunities for growth. Leadership hiring is always from the outside.

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