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Horrible place - Sales Representative Advocate Construction Employee Review

1.0
6 Dec 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Got a new company truck

Cons

Door to door sucks, office felt like I was working in a frat house

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Advocate Construction Response
2y
Thank you for providing feedback on your experience working for Advocate Construction. We appreciate your openness and assure you that we take all critiques seriously. Thanks for noticing the new trucks! We have invested considerably in our company resources, and the trucks are easy to spot. Additionally, we made a significant investment in training and development to be even better at helping people become more productive versions of themselves. We went into our Brookfield office expecting to see bongs and music posters, smell stale beer, and hear snoring on a couch, but your frat house experience differs from ours. You must be referring to the feeling of camaraderie among the team. While this can be intimidating as a new person/outsider, the bonds among co-workers are strong, and if you’re looking for a place to be celebrated for your work, you’ve found it. Door to Door sales sucks only for those who remain afraid of it or let the stigma of 1950s high-pressure sales tactics shape their perception. The reality is that telemarketing, direct mail, flyer drops, radio advertising, TV, magazines, and SEO are much less effective and allow others to control our growth pace. If we did what everyone else thinks we should do, we would not have an annual compound growth rate of 32% and would not have added four new sales managers from internal candidates this year. We wish you the best in your career. Anyone who spends enough time with us to truly see our entire organization typically sees us for who we are, which is far better than a one-star employer.

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5.0
7 Apr 2026
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Pros

I love the ability to not only work outside but also help customers at the same time. Those who work hard can make lots of money.

Cons

If you are willing to put in the time and effort, there aren't many.

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Advocate Construction Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and highlighting one of the best aspects of a sales career at Advocate Construction. The ability to work outdoors while directly assisting homeowners in our own communities is a major draw for our team. For individuals who enjoy working with the public but are exhausted by the demanding hours and capped earning potential often found in retail, hospitality, or traditional customer service roles, this position offers a refreshing and dynamic alternative where your dedication directly translates to high rewards. We also appreciate your positive feedback on our recently simplified compensation structure. Our current structure of a reliable base salary paired with a robust system of bonuses was designed to reward those who put in the effort and drive results. We strive to support our team members by equipping them with tech-savvy tools, our company truck program, and a supportive culture that values continuous improvement and accountability. We're grateful for your hard work in the Milwaukee market and look forward to celebrating many more of your successes in the field.
4.0
23 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great money if you hustle, you make 6% of profit when a homeowner picks out colors for shingles, and 6% of profit if your a field team member doing the inspection.

Cons

nobody likes door knocking, but you will make money if you good at closing,

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Advocate Construction Response
4d
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for recognizing the strong earning potential available to our sales representatives. In addition to a competitive base salary, PTO and a comprehensive benefits and insurance program, we have built a monthly incentive program designed to generously reward team members for generating leads and bringing on new customers. This allows us to foster an achievement-based environment where earning potential is driven by results in the field and individual contribution. To further support our sales and field operations teams, we offer a company truck program and also equip our teams with modern technology to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and support success in the field and office. We appreciate your constructive advice regarding communication. We rely heavily on honest perspectives from our team to help us refine our operations, as standing still simply does not align with our culture. Instead, we actively seek out ways to elevate our standards and adapt. We look forward to your continued growth with us.
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