Vector Marketing

Productivity manager

May - August 2018 • Oak Brook, IL

What I liked

The fact that i was paid for my value and not my time. Being paid on commission was a better system for me than being paid by the hour

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

This internship is what you make of it. If you go in with a growth mindset, you will grow financially, mentally, and business wise.

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Carrier Sales Representatitve

June - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Improving your communication skills and understanding standing other people while getting to know yourself better

What I wish was different

Advice

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Branch manager

May - August 2018 • Easton, PA

What I liked

Impacting students, managing representatives, inspiring people into action

What I wish was different

St. John’s gave me credits for my work.

Advice

Step out of your comfort zone and try something no one else is

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Sales Rep

July 2018 • Roseville, CA

What I liked

Freedom of scheduling

What I wish was different

N/a

Advice

Get out of your comfort zone

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Sales Representative

June - August 2018 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

The staff were friendly and very understanding. I felt valued as an employee and the training made my tasks easy to understand.

What I wish was different

I had a hard time getting references from people I spoke to and I think Cutco should teach their employees different methods of doing this.

Advice

I would advise a new employee to try new things if some methods of selling aren't working for them. Not everything works for everyone.

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Sales Rep

May 2018 • Donna, TX

What I liked

I liked meeting new people and knowing I could control my paycheck based off of how much work I put in.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have pushed myself a little more to sell more.

Advice

Know yourself before you start. Discipline yourself to follow a strict but flexible schedule.

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Field Sales Manager

May 2018 • Rockville, MD

What I liked

Really great team environment, everyone cares about you. Made lifelong relationships. Flexible schedule, make the job what you want. I ended up being the #1 sales representative and I thought I wouldn't be any good at sales.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Listen to your managers and people who have been in the company longer. They know what they're talking about!

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Sales Rep

May 2018 • White Plains, NY

What I liked

I like the flexibility of the work schedule

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

It helps to have good communication skills

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Sales Representative

June - August 2018 • Towson, MD

What I liked

The quality of the products I sold, the security of payment and the friendly competition in the office were all wonderful. You learn a lot about the job in a little time as well.

What I wish was different

I wish that they would have equipped us to market to other people (they made us start marketing to people we knew), as it created some tension in my community.

Advice

Believe in what you sell, listen to your managers, and never take your job too seriously. Have fun with it and, as cliche as it sounds, be yourself - otherwise you’ll end up putting on a fake version of yourself whenever you market.

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Branch Manager

January - August 2018 • Auburn, WA

What I liked

Opportunity for growth. Even with no sales and marketing experience, you can succeed at a high level and regardless if you're new or have been at the company for 10 years, everyone is investing in learning more and becoming either a better sales representative or manager.

What I wish was different

The culture. I've worked in a variety of offices and the culture wasn't consistent in all of them, but it's interesting to see how certain managers decide to run their own organization.

Advice

What you put into it is what you'll get out of it!

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Marketing Associate

May 2016 - August 2017 • Littleton, CO

What I liked

I loved how it taught me how to meet new people and not be socially afraid to reach out to/do presentations for people I have never met before! It also taught me how to place huge orders as well!

What I wish was different

Made more appointments.

Advice

It is a great job if you're trying to find a good first job!

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Sales Agent (PR and Marketing)

June - August 2018 • Orchard Park, NY

What I liked

I was able to schedule and make my own hours

What I wish was different

I wish that I would have been able to take a position more related to my major.

Advice

This is a good part time opportunity and only works well if you have a lot of connections.

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Assistant Manager

June 2017 - July 2018 • Alpharetta, GA

What I liked

All the people, and meeting new people. Getting to network and meet the higher ups in the company. The conferences. Helping new reps feel welcome and comfortable with the new job.

What I wish was different

This summer would have been managed better, I moved offices and it was hard working in an office that was just starting out.

Advice

Don’t believe what others tell you about the company. Try it out and if you don’t like it, then you don’t like it.

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Direct Marketer

June - August 2018 • Miami, FL

What I liked

I was given a wide range of autonomy and respect for my boundaries and wishes, and was able to choose my own hours. The pay was pretty good as well.

What I wish was different

The company culture, despite being overwhelmingly positive and supportive, felt cult-like at times. They are using the sense of purpose, positivity, and belonging to open a market among the friends and family of their employees - mostly impressionable teenagers that react well to the sense of accomplishment and belonging that the company tries to create. I enjoyed the positive company culture, but felt that there was something exploitative at its core.

Advice

It's a good summer job, and you will absolutely make plenty of money if you have a good work ethic and an ounce of charisma. Even if you want to take it easy and treat it like a part-time job, it is flexible and pays better than most short-term summer jobs. That being said, you will likely be pushed to aggressively market toward friends and family, which can sometimes cross boundaries into rudeness or nuisance. Be careful, think of your friends and acquaintances before your paycheck, and be sure to treat your potential customers with the utmost respect. Never be ashamed of it, make sure to follow through with the job and be confident, but be careful not to become aggressive or pushy.

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Assistant Manager

May - August 2018 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

You control your own pay and schedule

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Have a set scheduled

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branch Manager

May - September 2018 • Glastonbury, CT

What I liked

I was my own boss and helping kids get a real experience

What I wish was different

I put a lot of pressure on myself and I wish I did not

Advice

You will grow no matter what, and thats a good thing

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Branch Manager

April - July 2018 • Utica, NY

What I liked

I was completely 100% responsible for the success of my team and my office.

What I wish was different

I wish I started on campus recruiting before I physically opened my office.

Advice

Enjoy the ups and the downs like they are equal.

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Sales Rep

June 2018 • Muncie, IN

What I liked

I was able to create my own schedule, so I could work as little or as much as I wanted to. The harder I worked, the more money I made as well. I have been given a lot of opportunities within this company already for next summer.

What I wish was different

Due to it being competitive, obviously I wanted to always be working. I wish I would have taken a little more time off and actually enjoyed my summer.

Advice

Be ready to sell the crap out of some kitchen cutlery. It’s a great product, and it sells itself. Stay focused and don’t lose sight of why you’re doing it. That really goes for any job!

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