The company culture is toxic, senior management do not care about you, which is the main reason why staff turnover is so ridiculously high, in a year I have seen over 70 employees come and go! The pay is poor unless you make huge deals every month, £650 a month is not enough to live on especially in London. Moreover, any months you do not make deals you end up being paid a top up loan so that you receive minimum wage. The loan is taken out of your salary when you make a certain amount of commission (which they never reveal in the interview). Additionally, the office politics that occur is damaging to junior staff as some staff end up with horrible products which they end up selling for free. There is a lot of favouritism that goes on, management is weak and incapable of dealing with disputes that occur between staff.
The office is outdated, with 5 computers (only 4 actually work) between 30-40 staff is appalling. Waiting 15 minutes to send emails to clients is shocking, not to mention the printers are outdated and get stuck if you try to print more than 3 sheets of paper. The kitchen has no microwave facilities, the telephone systems are constantly breaking down and need regular maintenance. The carpets are rotting and stained, I have seen mice in the office, and traps are laid under computers and in corners.
The products that Marcus Evans sell are mixed, those who are favoured by senior management get better products. Sales reps often have to lie in order to speak to clients as Marcus Evans has a bad reputation especially in the banking world. Senior management actively look to swindle their clients. There was a case where a conference was cancelled and one delegate arrived at the venue from overseas, without realising that the conference was cancelled just an example of poor business practice that occurs.
Work life balance is poor as a lot of people take up second jobs just to make ends meet. Leaving them little or no time to lead search or attend the after work drinks or parties. You are required to wear a suit and tie every day with an occasional dress down Friday option.