waste of time and energy - Anonymous employee Railbookers Group Employee Review

1.0
Jun 18, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

nothing, waste of time and energy

Cons

They like to micromanage their employee here, there are 3 managers over your shoulders all the time, watching your screen, they have this old reservation system, so slow, it will take you 2 mins every time you refresh it, doesn't matter if you have 800 mbps download speed. This is a sinking ship. Don't waste your talent here, they don't deserve us. They have no respect to people, they will fire you before your "training" ends. from 30, only 6 remains. Don't fall for this game. Then whatever you learn in training is useless on the floor. They want you to speed up using their ancient system, lol! what a joke. Their commission is a joke too,

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Railbookers Group Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your experience at our company. We appreciate the opportunity to hear from you and address your concerns, as our goal is to create a dialogue with you regarding your experience. We pride ourselves on the coaching and development of our staff – we are a fully remote company with more than 250 staff in five countries and 33 US states. In fact, the majority of our senior leadership team began their careers in the Account Executive role before progressing through the company. Key to all our staff’s development is the side-by-side coaching and support that our managers provide, including regular observation and feedback sessions. Particularly for our newer staff, these sessions are crucial to equip them with the knowledge to succeed while empowering them to self-improve. While we understand that this style of coaching is not for everyone, it has proven to be successful for our staff. Our company specializes in a unique model which allows for customizing rail vacation packages to customers’ specific needs and desires, including flexibility on upgrading individual portions of a trip and much more. As part of our minimum six-week paid training program, our Account Executives are trained and evaluated using our systems, with additional support available for the technical aspects of the role. Standards for progression through the curriculum are clearly explained in advance by our dedicated training and managerial staff, and regular feedback is provided throughout the training period. Assessments on candidate progress are determined by outside review of training exam scores, as well as continuous conversations about the candidate’s fit with the role and the company. During their paid training period, Account Executives are assessed continually and must pass to proceed to a permanent role. This is communicated at the hiring stage and throughout training to avoid any surprises and to ensure we are completely transparent. Training continues regularly as all Account Executives attend weekly sales training meetings and group coaching sessions, which help to enable a culture of collaboration and learning from your peers. As a result of the demanding and competitive nature of the Account Executive position, we offer a lucrative commission program with no cap on potential earnings. As mentioned above, in the hopes of creating a dialogue and giving us a chance to address your concerns and support you, we would like to learn more about your specific experience. Please feel free to contact me or anyone in our HR department at 949-876-6747 or at Hr@railbookers.com to continue the conversation. Thank you, Ja’Net McGhee- Employee Engagement Manager

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Pros

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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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