Pros
A leaky ship in a rough and narrowing vertical, eCoast steams blindly forward - all navigation lost, one engine remaining... incredulously hitting yet another stable plateau; the senior crew exhales, not knowing what lies ahead. The crew's average age continues to drop as their number continues to grow - 'Temp' status becomes the norm. Discussions with prospects regarding 'back-office ERP application access through a hosted MaaS solution', or 'in-memory database solutions offered through a high performance analytic appliance' become increasingly difficult with basic training now limited to two or three days (and a few sit-ins with another rep - also green to enterprise technology solutions). At this point there is very little strategy behind 'strategic' campaigns - it's Normandy all over again: Throw more and more bodies at the problem hoping to find a solution - to the point of reps falling over each other and prospects sometimes being called multiple times daily. There is little talent left on the floor, most has moved on. The remaining management - while good intentioned - simply doesn't have the experience to offer a true corporate environment and now nurtures an atmosphere more closely resembling a high school study hall. Newer hires, policed by floor monitors to stay off cell phones and on business lines are placated with pizza and ice cream. While eCoast has treated me reasonably well throughout my almost four years of employment (though I've seen hundreds come and go), there is no advancement - there's nowhere to go. The company has experienced multiple unstable financial periods that have also included CEO changes and ownership restructuring. In conclusion, eCoast offers great opportunity for pseudo-white collar employment and a fair-paying alternative to the fry line, but doesn't offer the stability and security needed to satisfy a career move. Those with true talent are best to take their skills elsewhere. (Previous) eCoast Marketing Senior Business Development Rep and 'Team Captain'
Cons
eCoast offers great opportunity for pseudo-white collar employment and a fair-paying alternative to the fry line, but doesn't offer the stability and security needed to satisfy a career move. Those with true talent are best to take their skills elsewhere.