If you’re okay with overtime - Travel Consultant Railbookers Group Employee Review

3.0
Aug 17, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Management wants you to grow and they are helpful. Get promoted or transferred to where you want to go relatively quickly.

Cons

Not all the managers know HR and you have to watch out for yourself... Pay W commission is low compared to other sales jobs but at least it’s a fun product to sell. They expect a lot sometimes which can be bad if you don’t have the proper time allotted to get stuff done. Overtime is very common and may be required once a week due to sales meetings, so ask them about it.

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Railbookers Group Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time to post your review It is extremely pleasing to hear that you have been given an opportunity to grow hear at Railbookers. The development of our staff is crucial to us and career progression is something many of our employees have benefited from. It is true that progression and promotion will require hard work, dedication and at times a need to go the extra mile. However, please remember the open door policy we have and if you feel you need help managing your workload or are overstretched, please do reach out so we can assist you. Regarding overtime, all overtime offered and paid based on customer demand. We make sure any applicants are aware of potential overtime before they start, as you stated. I appreciate your comments regarding commission and our commission structure is something we have continuously improved over the past few years to further support our staff and will continue to monitor closely. I am glad to hear you enjoy selling our product, many of our employees join our company because of the positivity that surrounds working in the travel industry. Selling travel should be fun as we are creating experiences and memories for our customers that will last a lifetime. I appreciate your point on management and agree. Listening to employees and creating an environment where you feel supported is a requirement of all managers and we will continue to train and improve especially in these times with all of us worldwide working remotely from home. I thank you once again for the time you have taken to post this review, all feedback is greatly appreciated and will help us to improve all of our staff experiences at Railbookers. Sam Bridge General Manager- Railbookers UK

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Pros

Remote. Hourly + Commission. Health Benefits.

Cons

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Railbookers Group Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not reflect the culture we strive to maintain. Our top priority is providing respectful, professional service to every guest we speak with, and we hold our team to clear expectations in how they represent our organization on the phone and in all interactions. When concerns are raised about behavior that does not align with those standards, we review them carefully and take appropriate action. Our decisions are always guided by our commitment to our guests and to maintaining a positive, respectful environment for both customers and employees. We remain dedicated to delivering a high level of service and appreciate feedback that helps us continue to improve. Thank you! Jesse Avalo Senior Sales Manager
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