Railbookers Group reviews

4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(220 total reviews)
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Frank Marini

84% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Railbookers Group has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 220 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Railbookers Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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220 reviews
1.0
Jun 18, 2023

waste of time and energy

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Pros

nothing, waste of time and energy

Cons

They like to micromanage their employee here, there are 3 managers over your shoulders all the time, watching your screen, they have this old reservation system, so slow, it will take you 2 mins every time you refresh it, doesn't matter if you have 800 mbps download speed. This is a sinking ship. Don't waste your talent here, they don't deserve us. They have no respect to people, they will fire you before your "training" ends. from 30, only 6 remains. Don't fall for this game. Then whatever you learn in training is useless on the floor. They want you to speed up using their ancient system, lol! what a joke. Their commission is a joke too,

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Railbookers Group Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your experience at our company. We appreciate the opportunity to hear from you and address your concerns, as our goal is to create a dialogue with you regarding your experience. We pride ourselves on the coaching and development of our staff – we are a fully remote company with more than 250 staff in five countries and 33 US states. In fact, the majority of our senior leadership team began their careers in the Account Executive role before progressing through the company. Key to all our staff’s development is the side-by-side coaching and support that our managers provide, including regular observation and feedback sessions. Particularly for our newer staff, these sessions are crucial to equip them with the knowledge to succeed while empowering them to self-improve. While we understand that this style of coaching is not for everyone, it has proven to be successful for our staff. Our company specializes in a unique model which allows for customizing rail vacation packages to customers’ specific needs and desires, including flexibility on upgrading individual portions of a trip and much more. As part of our minimum six-week paid training program, our Account Executives are trained and evaluated using our systems, with additional support available for the technical aspects of the role. Standards for progression through the curriculum are clearly explained in advance by our dedicated training and managerial staff, and regular feedback is provided throughout the training period. Assessments on candidate progress are determined by outside review of training exam scores, as well as continuous conversations about the candidate’s fit with the role and the company. During their paid training period, Account Executives are assessed continually and must pass to proceed to a permanent role. This is communicated at the hiring stage and throughout training to avoid any surprises and to ensure we are completely transparent. Training continues regularly as all Account Executives attend weekly sales training meetings and group coaching sessions, which help to enable a culture of collaboration and learning from your peers. As a result of the demanding and competitive nature of the Account Executive position, we offer a lucrative commission program with no cap on potential earnings. As mentioned above, in the hopes of creating a dialogue and giving us a chance to address your concerns and support you, we would like to learn more about your specific experience. Please feel free to contact me or anyone in our HR department at 949-876-6747 or at Hr@railbookers.com to continue the conversation. Thank you, Ja’Net McGhee- Employee Engagement Manager
2.0
Jun 13, 2023

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Pros

WFH, Equipment sent to you

Cons

Training is a crammed 6 week session that you learn absolutely nothing for what is actually needed to "being on the floor", Comm is you have to sell 260k just to get an extra (pre taxed) 1,500 on your check, Calls are inquiries but you also have to answer Customer Service calls and fix itinerary your colleagues have done with no financial credit, Cold Calling, You are told that people chose a certain package but really everything you do is custom and you will spend 20 mins on a package for them to call back and someone else gets the sale, People steal each other sales with frivolous rules, managers are spread thin so you will be on hold with someone just because you are waiting for help, the job is you finding the answer in the many resources you have, If you don't know the answer the Travel Agents will eat you alive, people burn out and either leave or find a job elsewhere in the company. If you want to have anxiety and worry that you didn't follow every single rule to the T and take personal record of your own quotes, packages etc (there is no method to keep track of personal sales) then you can handle this job.

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Railbookers Group Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns and feedback. With our company employing more than 250 staff in five countries and 33 US states, our Account Executive role is a highly competitive position that has the potential for unlimited earnings based on success and productivity. Beyond our comprehensive six-week paid training program, our account executives receive continuous feedback and training to maximize their success in the company. We have a well-structured support system in place for our account executives and frequently use “ride-alongs” and other techniques to ensure live training and coaching while on the phones. We do not cold call – all our outbound calls are from customers or travel advisors who have requested a quote or information prior. Considering our important relationship with travel agents, we want to ensure that they can meet their clients’ needs effectively and easily with our fully customizable and unique rail vacation packages. When our staff come to us seeking additional assistance or training, we have ample resources available to educate and assist them as they work towards improvement. I encourage you to reach out to me or anyone in our HR Department at 949-876-6747 or HR@railbookers.com to learn more and continue the dialogue, as we are committed to your success with the company and strive for a positive workplace culture with all of our employees. Thank you, Ja’Net McGhee- Employee Engagement Manager
1.0
May 30, 2023

Railbookers likes to fire people

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Pros

They pay you in money you can spend.

Cons

Railbookers has zero interest in developing it's workforce.

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Railbookers Group Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. At Rail bookers, we strive to provide extensive development opportunities that allow our employees to advance their career and we are sorry your experience was unfavorable. As a result, we run a six-week, fully paid Sales training program to ensure that our sales staff is adequately trained before reaching the sales floor. After completion of the six-week training program the trainee is paired with one of our managers for ongoing coaching and guidance. That manager is also providing constructive feedback to achieve long-term success. We also provide resources for our team members such as team chats where they can ask questions from their peers or managers. There are several staff members assigned to the chats so that someone is easily accessible to assist you. Our environment at Rail bookers is fast paced and very competitive, as with over 250+ staff in 5 countries and 33 U.S. States there are endless opportunities for all staff to grow in our organization. Our objective is for our sales staff to be independent, competitive, coachable, and able to receive feedback. We would like the opportunity to speak to you directly to understand your perspective as we strive to ensure all staff (current and former) have a great experience with us. Please feel free to contact myself or anyone in our HR Department at 949-876-6747 or HR@railbookers.com to discuss. Thank you, Ja’Net McGhee- Employee Engagement Manager
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