employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

Perma-Seal Basement Systems

Engaged employer

"Perma-Sea Is Not For Everyone" - Sales Consultant Perma-Seal Basement Systems Employee Review

1.0
14 Oct 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You get free t-shirts that will ultimately go to Goodwill when this company derails your career

Cons

In my first interview, I was told that Perma-Seal is not for everyone. I should have thanked them for their time and left at that moment. It is not for everyone - specifically if you do not buy into their "tribe" culture. I always thought the customer comes first. That is not the case at Perma-Seal. They drill into your head that you are part of a "tribe". A tribe is a group of people that looks out for their own. This tribe only cares about their senior leadership and pointing fingers at new employees for failed/outdated business practices. They preach coaching, they preach they will do everything they can to ensure an employee is successful. In my time there I saw a director and manager fired after two months on the job. There is no traction with the revolving door of employees. If you want an outside look at Perma-Seal, simply watch an episode of The Office. At least Michael Scott could run a branch. Senior leadership is too busy bashing skulls with the tribe mantra and traveling all over Africa on a company sponsored "Speaking tour". They say Make the World a Better Place. Best advice I could give would be to make your little business a better place and move up from there.

avatar
Perma-Seal Basement Systems Response
6y
You are so right, being a Sales Consultant for Perma-Seal is definitely not for everyone. We strive mightily to do our best during the interview process to explain the commitment, work ethic and desire to learn needed to be successful as our customers count on that from our company. We will be looking at the process even harder to see if we can do a better job to help future candidates. We are honored and proud that our President was invited to speak on behalf of Conscious Capitalism to budding entreprenuers in Africa, Sri Lanka and Greece and he also volunteered his time to do so for many local Chicagoland organizations (and he paid for it all himself!). It’s a great example of how we make the world a better place for our Tribal Members, our Customers, our Partners and the Community at large. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!

Explore other reviews about Perma-Seal Basement Systems

5.0
24 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Uncapped commission your success here depends on your own abilities

Cons

If you can’t sell this isn’t the job for you.

avatar
Perma-Seal Basement Systems Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and recommendation. We truly appreciate your perspective and are glad to hear you’re enjoying your role with us. We’re proud of our uncapped commission structure and the opportunity it provides for driven individuals to control their own success. You’re absolutely right—this role rewards effort, accountability, and commitment. Thank you as well for the encouragement to “keep doing what we’re doing.” We value your contribution to the team and wish you continued success here at Perma-Seal.
3.0
28 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Leads given are a plus

Cons

Management turnover is very high

1
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All