Vector Marketing

sales

June - September 2019 • Pittsford, NY

What I liked

good pay

What I wish was different

team meeting

Advice

learned sales

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Marketing Intern

June - September 2019 • Bloomfield Hills, MI

What I liked

I didn’t enjoy the job that much because if the way the market.

What I wish was different

The marketing scheme of things

Advice

Don’t work for this company if your not going to want to persuade your friends and family into buying their products.

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Independent Sales Representative

July - August 2019 • Carlsbad, CA

What I liked

Very leadership minded and fascinating atmosphere, much to learn and do. Gives a person some experience in sales and how an agent or sales representatives work. They teach you how to do anything provided that your willing to learn

What I wish was different

I didn't enjoy their company values, although they were good people. Their actions were inconsistent with the message they were giving and something aways didn't feel right. Peer pressure and pre-existing bias pushed me away from enjoying the job

Advice

It's difficult to be a sales person, there's so much to learn and it's a good place to start if you can't find a job. Although it's probably something to list in a resume and move on rather than as a long term career choice.

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Sales Advisor/Representative

May 2019 • Waldorf, MD

What I liked

I really enjoyed the sales experience I gained and learned leadership qualities from my managers. I had great experience at District meetings and meeting with my team. I had the opportunity to build my network and reconnect with past people a few degrees of separation from my main network. I was also given the opportunity to join a leadership academy and learn and better my overall value for an employer and use all sorts of leadership styles in my everyday life. My schedule was also very flexible.

What I wish was different

Vector and Cutco have a long history with people, especially students, of being a scam or "pyramid scheme". It is hard working for a company and expressing my success with this kind of stigma surrounding the job and people that are in my network afraid that my presentation will scam their parents or something which in turn, I lost out on sales. I also wish our office's sales team had also been more motivated to try and get thousands in sales instead of just selling for a few weeks and then stop working.

Advice

If you want to be successful, you have to stick with the job and be consistent. You have to make the phone calls and learn to get out of your comfort zone to build up your network and keep selling to more and more people. The first few weeks might be tough, but you have to keep going and trying and success will come.

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Branch manager

May - August 2019 • LaSalle, IL

What I liked

I loved being able to run my own business for the summer. I got to sign my own lease, run my own interviews, run the trainings, and also coach the sales representatives. I had a positive impact on many people. I was able to grow them and myself professionally and personally throughout the summer. I also loved the experience because I want to own my own tattoo shop in the future. Although it had nothing to do with tattoos, I got to experience the running my own business portion. Doing this internship gave me more confidence in myself and my abilities in management and sales.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have saved up more capital on my end. The company gives us $6000 to open the branch and the rest is our own money. Although I had a very successful branch, I wish I would have saved more of my own money so that I could have done better.

Advice

I would say to step outside your comfort zone. This experience going into it scared me so much but that’s what helped me grow a lot. I would say try to find an internship or job that shares the same goals as you and wants to help you grow not only inside the business but outside the business as well.

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Sales

May 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Flexible hours and can make an unlimited income

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

It is a hard job but if you stick with it and work hard it pays off so much

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Carrier Sales Representatitve

May 2019 • Troy, MI

What I liked

The pay

What I wish was different

the management

Advice

if you like people, try sales at least once

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Branch Manager

May - August 2019 • Kokomo, IN

What I liked

I love the flexibility of my work, and it gave me a platform to help others succeed.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have taken my summer preparation much more serious.

Advice

If you’re going to do a job such as this, you can never outsmart the grind.

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District Sales Manager

May 2018 • West St. Paul, MN

What I liked

Friendliness of other workers, business learning opportunities, advancement, flexibility of scheduling, time management skills and travel experiences

What I wish was different

More flexibility in management roles

Advice

If you are any kind of major, it is a great way to earn money, learn personal and professional skills, earn your worth, and advance quickly if you wish. Great summer job for students and also there are opportunities for jobs after college with great pay (75k +).

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Assistant Manager/Sales Representative

December 2018 • Akron, OH

What I liked

I loved the ability to create my own schedule, and work at my own pace all while earning a great wage. I was in complete control of my schedule and the rest of the staff and representatives were great people to work with.

What I wish was different

Advice

If you're the type that is ready to get outside of your comfort zone, and build tons of life skills, this is the perfect job for you!

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Assistant Manager

January - August 2018 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

The money

What I wish was different

The culture

Advice

Dont do it

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Junior Field Sales Leader

June 2018 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

Flexibility and salary

What I wish was different

Consistency of appointments

Advice

The job is not for everyone, but if you aren't afraid to put yourself out there and willing to work hard it can be extremely lucrative.

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Marketer

July - August 2018 • Chandler, AZ

What I liked

The people were great to work with and of course I loved the interaction with customers

What I wish was different

I wish I could continue this job while being in college, however I focus on school first.

Advice

Work at your own pace- don’t be pressured by others around you.

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General Manager Intern

May - August 2018 • Swartz Creek, MI

What I liked

The manager was great and there was a lot to learn.

What I wish was different

How long I was there everyday

Advice

Do what you are told and ask questions when needed.

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Sales Development Representatitve (PR and Marketing)

May 2018 • Kansas City, MO

What I liked

I loved the amazing experience I got from working face to face with customers and with my team.

What I wish was different

Hard to say, but I know that I could've always worked harder. I love that this job always pushed me to be better.

Advice

If you're looking to get great experience, something that will look great on your resume, and make a lot of money, you should do this job. But it won't be easy.

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Sales Representative

May 2018 • Providence, RI

What I liked

Flexibility and focus on Personal Growth

What I wish was different

Employment Techniques

Advice

There’s no better thing you can do for success than to surround yourself with failure, resilience, and other positive people.

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Secretary

May - July 2018 • Northbrook, IL

What I liked

I was given responsibilities in various areas of the office that helped me learn in areas that I did not expect to grow in.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have been able to make more money in this particular job.

Advice

The small skills you acquire in different jobs, even those that aren't directly related to your field of interest, will help you in the long run and make you even more apt to work in diverse work environments.

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