Rules are applied inconsistently unless you're a manager or have close ties with leadership. Sales representatives are stretched thin, often covering multiple merged or realigned territories due to layoffs. They're overworked, underappreciated, and face limited opportunities for genuine career growth. Advancement is rarely based on performance, instead driven by internal politics and favoritism—typically favoring those who align closely with leadership. Promotions are few and far between, and merit plays little to no role in the process. Commission earnings are insufficient to sustain a reasonable cost of living, particularly on the East Coast post-COVID.
Other departments—such as Events and Firefighter Channels—frequently shift blame for their failures onto Sales, with no accountability. This lack of ownership reflects a broader leadership culture where mistakes are deflected and consequences are virtually nonexistent. Sales reps are often subject to intimidation and scapegoating.
Meanwhile, "leadership development programs" are largely performative, offering little more than hollow promises of future advancement in far-off years like 2026 or 2028. These initiatives seem more like public relations exercises than meaningful efforts to develop talent, further diminishing trust and morale across the sales team.
