Their recycling theory is well-intended, but their sales reality is off course - Anonymous employee RoadRunner Employee Review

2.0
Apr 4, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Mission of recycling and reducing waste is something most people can understand & support. Prospects want to recycle and will listen to recycling information.

Cons

There isn't much value to the prospect other than lowering their monthly trash bill. Method of their process is: Throw mud at a wall & see what sticks. The sales leadership should step aside and hire a few experienced sales leaders who know how to build value & deliver on that so their sales reps have more value to offer prospects. If you have any sales experience at all, avoid looking here for a position. The recycling portion is only 5% of this sales process, but 95% is the sales rep being a trash broker.

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RoadRunner Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on your experience at RoadRunner. Please know, we do take all former employees’ feedback very seriously. RoadRunner has over 5,000 clients, operating in 10 cities, across the United States. We partner with business in all sectors of industry to implement clean stream recycling in addition to a cost savings. The RoadRunner business model is proven to provide a clear definite value to all our clients by creating a more efficient waste and recycling program, in addition to saving them money. Wishing you success in all future endeavors, RoadRunner Recycling

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