Good early-career job - Sales Representative QUIKRETE Employee Review

3.0
Feb 5, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Nice people, exposure to all different facets of business, and tons of autonomy (which unfortunately decreased during my tenure, and was one of the reasons I left)

Cons

Low pay, rigid policies prioritized over critical thinking, groupthink, stagnancy, no real advancement opportunities, and very outdated methods that made it difficult for me to even interview for subsequent jobs (e.g. no CRM software use)

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

I can't think of any

Cons

Very old-school management style and, in my experience, lacks a strong values-driven culture. Speaking up or raising concerns was not always welcomed, and at times it felt like employees could be penalized for doing so. Management could be unprofessional, including yelling and dismissive communication. I also observed situations where women were not treated with the same level of respect or fairness. HR did not feel like a reliable resource for employees. It seemed to be involved mainly when management needed support with employee-related issues, rather than serving as a neutral function. There was also a lack of structure around performance reviews, career development, and merit-based salary increases. I would not recommend QK to someone looking for a healthy work environment, professional leadership, or clear growth opportunities.

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