GlobalTranz reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(132 total reviews)

Tom Madine

69% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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2.0
Nov 21, 2014

Mostly Cons

Recommend
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Pros

-The atmosphere is upbeat and high-energy. The majority of the employees at the operations office were in their 20's, so expect to work in a loud and often fun environment. -Free food every other Friday. The secretaries up front do a great job at selecting the right catering company at lunch while you sit back and work. -There's opportunity for someone with no experience or education to make good money. -There's a game room that includes foosball, darts, ping-pong and various other games to kill time in the afternoon if you're ahead of the game. -Casual dress. You're welcome to wear flip-flops and t-shirts to work.

Cons

-The odds are against you in the beginning. A large portion of your success is based on others. -Many employees are viewed as worthless. -The phone systems and programs are often down or not working properly. Don't be surprised if your phone cuts off when you're about to close a deal. -The company is growing rapidly, although this is good, there are frequent changes within the company. Policies and employees seem to be a revolving door. - Many inexperienced managers. You are on your own a lot. Don't expect too much help. - No continuing training. You have no idea if what you're doing is right or wrong until someone confronts you or you lose your job. Act as if there are no rules when you start working here. -You will have to lie your way to success. -The commission structure is tough. Don't expect to make a lot of commission when you start. If you're a go-getter the commission plan can kill your spirit. This isn't Globaltranz's fault but it's how the industry is structured. I'ts difficult to make a competitive commission plan with how this industry works. The base salary helps with the steep commission curve. - The CEO seems to be non-existent. I've never seen him in all my time of working there although this company is locally and privately owned. -This company has received large rounds of funding from investors to solve accounting issues that never seemed to have been solved and affect your ability to close deals.

3.0
Nov 14, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fast paced working environment, not micro managed. Can make great money if you get good customers and keep them.

Cons

You are selling something you are not in control of, your quota constantly is alway going up, very cut throat industry, a lot of things happen that you are in no control of which makes a lot of your success based on luck such as happening to call the right person at the right time. You need to lie a lot on the spot in order to keep customers happy. It's very easily to get left behind. If you plan on taking a vacation, you will for sure lose your customers

5.0
Nov 8, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A lot of companies talk about a 'work hard, play hard' culture but I have never actually seen it exemplified in reality like it is at GlobalTranz. The blend between daily fun, lighthearted activities & incentive spiffs and hard work with a 'get the job done at all costs' mentality works very well. The numbers speak for themselves, the growth of the truckload division is undeniable and it is a result of the unforced collective prideful, supportive, and team environment that has been created from senior management down to the lowest levels. The senior management staff and does not hide away in office, act unapproachable/better than their subordinates, or lead by fear which inspires their staff to work. The uncapped commission potential, high base salary, and weekly new job postings are a big plus!

Cons

The division certainly experienced its early growing pains as with any start up company, however, they have been pretty much smoothed out by this point. Sales is always a very tough, numbers-oriented industry to get started in but putting in your due diligence up front pays dividends ten-fold as you establish your book of business.

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