Untrustworthy. Revolving door where no-one matters - Account Executive Railbookers Group Employee Review

1.0
Jul 14, 2024
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Pros

Good to get experience in high volume, hectic environment and learn about global travel. Opportunity to earn decent commission for 4 months of the year

Cons

All I can say is if you have morals, decency and a kind heart RUN! 6 weeks training is poor at best then you are let onto the phones and expected to be a "rail expert" selling holidays all around the world. When you do well you are ok but the minute you have a bad patch (and we all do) you are micro managed and put on a Personal Improvement Plan. Company policies are awful meaning you can lose more sakes than you do through no fault of your own. UK management is non existent at best. No team collaboration or bonding is encouraged. We went 7 months without a team meeting that actually involved our team! The only meetings were sales reviews and "training" but you could not spend time talking to your team colleagues. Money is poor! Yes you can earn good commission for 4 months but rest of time is nothing exciting. No career progression for UK team. The company openly discriminate against UK workers when jobs are advertised. At least 3 colleagues were turned down for new opportunities because they only wanted US staff. If you need support or have a problem you may as well leave...they really do not care! I witnessed 12 people being fired or leaving in a week! The culture is just a revolving door where no one matters. Pay for UK staff is half what the pay US staff

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Railbookers Group Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about working at Railbookers. We appreciate your feedback and are committed to improving our team's experience. Railbookers is proud to have a diverse team of over 300 staff across 5 countries and 33 U.S. states, offering endless opportunities for growth. We provide comprehensive 120-day training and development for our Account Executives, including coaching and support to build expertise. Collaboration and team building are key, with weekly tag-ups, sales training, and manager sessions to enhance teamwork and personal growth. Our customer-centric policies aim to provide rewarding work experiences for sales and service-focused employees. We are dedicated to the continuous development of our staff, using individual improvement plans to increase performance and offer growth opportunities. While we expect a 12-month commitment, we encourage exploring further career opportunities within our expanding organization. Railbookers believes in fair and equal earning potential for all employees, regardless of location. We value our staff's hard work and commitment and welcome any additional feedback you may have. Please feel free to contact me or the HR team at 949-876-6747, via email at HR@railbookers.com. Thank you, Ja’ Net McGhee – Employee Engagement Manager

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1.0
Feb 20, 2026
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Pros

Remote. Hourly + Commission. Health Benefits.

Cons

High performance metrics were not the primary factor in employment decisions. Leadership communication was inconsistent and lacked transparency. Policies prioritizing customer satisfaction leaves you feeling undervalued and used. Rapid operational changes occasionally impacted team stability. Goals and priorities were sometimes ambiguous and would change suddenly without explanation. Organizational changes created confusion and conflict to the work culture. Inconsistent enforcement of policies and standards. Constant increase to work load with no additional scheduled time to complete new assigned tasks. Management is mostly comprised of individuals who failed as successful Account Executives but got moved up to management. They impose unrealistic expectations that they themselves couldn't keep. You aren't just selling Rail Vacations you are teaching customers about how train travel works on the phone, this leads to very long phone calls and over time. Website pricing is misleading which leads to a lot of mad customers calling in taking it out of the people that answer the phones. Mandatory weekends, and monthly changes to schedule with only 2 weeks notice which leads to a bad work/life balance.

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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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