Outside Sales - Outside Sales Representative TruGreen Employee Review

1.0
Nov 28, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Can't think of many- by far the worst job I've ever had. If I had to say something was a pro it would be building relationships with coworkers.

Cons

Where do I begin.... Door to door sales in this day and age makes no sense, but TruGreen forces you to knock from 11am to 8pm Mon-Sat. I was ordered to knock doors until sunset during the summer, which was nearly 9pm. Be prepared to get yelled at daily just for doing your job. Most people are not happy to see a door to door salesman. Pay is not very good. Very small base salary around 30k and I'd say a decent rep would be lucky to make 5k in commission per year. They have reps aggressively upsell existing customers over the phone. This goes on for the entire fall/winter and early spring. You will be expected to make calls non stop to these people who have already been bothered numerous times through the year. Needless to say there was some heated customers and rightfully so. Overall, just a really bad experience for me, but to each their own.

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TruGreen Response
8y
Hello, and thank you for your review. Our employees are our most valuable asset to us here at TruGreen, and we're always looking to make improvements as a company and as an employer. We're sorry to hear about your frustration with the pay/benefits at TruGreen. We strive to be competitive and offer the best compensation packages to our employees. We appreciate honest employee feedback and know that your review helps us improve the company.

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Pros

Great entry level sales career

Cons

Hard High qoutas Low base pay

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TruGreen Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience with TruGreen and for your time with us. We’re glad to hear that you found the role to be a strong entry point into a sales career, as providing opportunities for growth and development is something we value. We also understand that sales roles can be challenging, with performance expectations and goals that require dedication and resilience. Our quotas are designed to support both individual success and overall business growth, and we continually evaluate our compensation structure to remain competitive within the industry. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the best in your future career endeavors.
4.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

- Very very easy to move up in the company. If you dedicate a couple years and show skill in sales you can move up to a sales manager position extremely fast. If you are willing to move the opportunity to move up is even significantly easier and faster. - Almost all of management started at the bottom and worked their way up, if possible they always hire from within. - Good money, get out what you put in. - Direct Management is great, local and even regional management is almost even fantastic, but any higher then that becomes out of touch and very frustrating to (albeit indirectly) work with.

Cons

- Inconsistent at times about expectations, at times asking for one thing then immediately needing the other. Can be frustrated to be pulled in so many directions, but not even remotely unmanageable. - Lot's of hours, especially in management. Prime time? (March-End of May) Say goodbye to your personal life! Mandatory 1/2 day Saturdays, definitely a grind but worth it. - Frustrating policies and illogical outlook on what success looks like.

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TruGreen Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at TruGreen. We're thrilled to hear you've recognized the opportunities for career growth and internal advancement, as well as the support provided by your local leadership team. Developing our employees and promoting from within are important parts of our culture, and it's rewarding to know those efforts have made a positive impact on your experience. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding changing priorities, busy seasonal workloads, and company policies. We understand that our peak season can be demanding, particularly for those in leadership roles, and we're continually evaluating our processes to better support our teams while meeting the needs of our customers. Your insights are valuable as we look for ways to improve communication, consistency, and the overall employee experience. Thank you for everything you do and for being a valued member of the TruGreen team. We appreciate your dedication and wish you continued success with us.
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