Good Sales Job for young, junior level reps, not for Senior level people. - Growth Representative - C+I Republic Services Employee Review

3.0
Jul 12, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits, as much freedom as you'd like (probably too much), great technology, fantastic training. Lots of route density which helps with recognition by prospects.

Cons

Constant service issues, rarely the lowest price, a mad scramble at the end of the month to make budget, little ability to compete on large deals. My BU's sales office was largely unprofessional and I was often uncomfortable with the language and behavior of my peers.

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Republic Services Response
7y
Thank you for your feedback and service.

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Cons

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Pros

The pay is competitive, especially with overtime opportunities, and there is strong potential to earn a solid income for employees willing to work hard. The job also provides steady work and consistent hours, which can be valuable for drivers looking for financial stability.

Cons

The work/life balance for roll-off drivers can be difficult, particularly when working weekends. Drivers are often scheduled in a way that keeps hours under 60 while still requiring Saturday work, rather than being given an additional recovery day during the week. With the level of physical labor involved, one day off is often not enough to properly recover. There is also a heavy emphasis on “swinging” containers. While swings can make sense when locations are far apart, many are scheduled for stops that are very close together and provide little operational benefit. Swings add significantly more physical labor for drivers and, in some cases, can actually take longer than traditional service methods. Over time, consistently working 55–60 hour weeks under these conditions can lead to fatigue and burnout.

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Republic Services Response
1mo
Thank you for your feedback! Republic Services continually strives to maintain a high-performing workforce that is diverse, engaged and well-prepared to meet the needs of our customers and communities. We're happy that you are a Republic Services team member.
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