Bad culture and unrealistic sales targets - Account Executive Railbookers Group Employee Review

1.0
Mar 16, 2025
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Pros

Work from home. Opportunity to earn good commission. Gain lots of travel knowledge.

Cons

Unrealistic sales targets if you work only your paid hours. The top sales performers often work until late at night and on weekends in order to hit their targets. No real time support from managers which is especially important for new staff members as they are still learning. Poor culture which is exacerbated from the ridiculous targets. Camaraderie is non existent likely due to the fact that you do not get much time to really get to know your colleagues as it is a remote job with no dedicated team catch up time. Base pay is extremely low and they will lure you in with the promise of making lots of money from commission and bonuses, however this is only really attainable in a couple busy months of the year or if you work well above your paid hours. They do not care much about their staff which can be seen from the high turnover rates caused by a combination of people quitting and being let go.

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Railbookers Group Response
1y
I’m sorry to hear that your experience at Railbookers did not meet your expectations. We’re glad to know that you appreciate the work-from-home flexibility, the opportunity to earn commission, and the travel knowledge you gain. To address your concerns regarding support, we offer a comprehensive training and development plan for all Account Executives, which includes live coaching and call support to help build your confidence and expertise. Our management team is committed to providing personalized one-on-one coaching and regular three-to-one sessions to assist with any areas where you may need further support. We encourage our team members to reach out anytime they need help, whether it’s closing a booking or overcoming an objection. Additionally, we have various engagement initiatives to foster connections among staff, including our weekly cross-departmental coffee chats. We take your feedback seriously and are dedicated to continually improving our processes. If you’re open to it, we would love the opportunity to discuss your experience further. Please feel free to contact me or any member of our HR department at 949-876-6747 or hr@railbookers.com. Thank you! Ja' Net McGhee Employee Engagement Manager

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Feb 20, 2026
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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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