Constant Contact’s biggest problem is they give you a job, not a career. Again, Constant Contact’s biggest problem is they give you a job, not a career. Some red flags became apparent after Day 1:
You will be hired under the impression you’re joining a “super cool tech company with tons of mobility to peruse growth” but you’re not. Essentially this is a “turn them and burn them” position. I really wish it wasn’t because the potential is so great to be an amazing sales origination. During my first week it became clear that the sales department is blacklisted as the “bad eggs” of the company and tends to be avoided.
My training class out-performed most of the President Club Sales Members of 2011-2013 during Toolkits first month. Upon this hot-streak, they canceled the points-structure bonus program, re-treated to an old platform, and programmed us to hustle “free web site templates” all Summer into the Fall. Essentially this brought a bonus check from $3,5000 to barely $1,200. The moral of the group fell apart, sales numbers hit an all time low, and slowly the environment has become more toxic overtime.
Sales Managers/Leadership: A simple LinkedIn search of management can show you that most are not qualified to hold the positions they have. Most of the management in charge have been at the company fresh from college, sold/rented cars, or worked retail at the mall. They have little experience dealing with high revenue, adaptation of changes in the market, or utilizing proper talent. There is a good chance that you will have more life/sales experience than your superiors when working at Constant Contact.
I’m in my late 20’s; most sales jobs grant you experience to ultimately make you better. I can honestly say this one made me worse. Career wise, it was a huge back-step and I felt duped once I had the scheme figured out. It killed my passion, made me angry at myself, and I really needed to de-active all the horrible habits I picked up.
