YOU WILL SPEND 7+ HOURS IN A WALMART - Selling Cable UMC Direct Employee Review

2.0
18 June 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

friendly atmosphere. Mostly everyone seemed engaged with what was going on. If you are 100% a people person who can handle irritated Walmart shoppers day in and day out, this is definitely a great opportunity.

Cons

You legitimately stand in mostly a Walmart all day, heckling people to switch to spectrum internet/cable. Tuesday and Wednesday are days off. They give you a weekly base at ~$350 should you do next to no sales that week. Should you make sales the next week (and you should, or your job is in jeopardy), they deduct that ~$350 they so kindly gave you the week before, from what you earn the following week. You will arrive at the office at around 9:30 (~half hour drive for me) to rally and cheer each other up and then you will drive to a Walmart of their choice, which could be another half hour of driving. They will not compensate you for this.

Explore other reviews about UMC Direct

5.0
20 Dec 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If my husband's job hadn't moved us to Kentucky I would still be there! I love that I got direct communication with the CEO so I could improve and receive my promotion faster than I was already on track to. My co-workers worked as a team instead of for themselves which was great to be apart of.

Cons

This job is for passionate people only. If you plan on putting in the minimum effort into your job, you won't make it in this work environment and you'll be left behind.

5.0
6 Aug 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This was a major career shift for me. So I enjoy the hands-on aspect I have seen so far. I remember reading about the company before I started and saw the team, and culture, but what really caught me was the no seniority clause. One of the values of this company holds true because I have seen promotions based on work ethic and productivity. I have worked for many years and held many positions, all of which promoted based on who I knew and how long Id been there. Those to me are not Ideal, as I consider myself the hardest worker in any room. Lastly, the openness to working with people. I have always wanted a position in which i knew i was making a difference and helping others. This allows me to help customers and fellow coworkers in a positive way. I don't have to compete with anyone to get the last open promotion!

Cons

YES. I wasn't ready to be on my feet all day! I understand this comes with the territory. It is tough. Im getting old! I don't want to banter on here, but also you guys should invest in your employees because free coffee for everyone would be nice.

5
avatar
UMC Direct Response
8y
Reviewer, We love the honesty and openness. Your feedback means a lot and we will definitely consider having a Keurig in the break room! We agree wholeheartedly with your advice to management and will continue to make sure promotions are earned by the most deserving. Keep up the amazing work. We're proud to work with you. Sincerely, Corey
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All