Too much work for the peanuts pay. Company values need realignment
Capstone ISG Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We value all of our current and former employees’ feedback, so we would be happy to learn more about what specifically it was that was not positive during your time with the company and how we can improve. We encourage you to contact Human Resources to discuss anytime.
Capstone ISG has a "mom and pop" feel despite it's large territory coverage. The industry is stable, the company is constantly expanding, and due to this growth is always hiring a variety of positions. Most employees work remotely and are brought on to the team because of who they are, so are trusted to get the job done. If the effort isn't put in, then you'll hear about it, but management is always willing to help those who want to improve. It isn't a typical corporate structure, so the opportunities to advance can be innovative, and every contributor is a major player in the company's success. The sales environment isn't cut-throat. In fact, the focus is more on quality control and nurturing relationships than numbers.
There are a lot of perks: sales team is offered a competitive base salary plus an uncapped bonus structure; health, vision, and dental benefits; 401k; company credit card for travel expenses and client entertainment; time off; and ongoing training.
Cons
There is no perfect job, but Capstone ISG offers a culture that allows one to grow and feel valued.
I've worked in sales for almost a decade now, and I can say confidently that I've never been more happy with as little work-related stress. This is a company that truly cares about their employees and makes every effort to ensure the satisfaction and recognition of their hard workers. I bring in the business, and the high level of experience, service and quality work product retains it. The company has several layers of highly experienced personnel and quality control in place, and makes my job easy. We (Account Reps) all have large territories, but they're manageable. I set my own schedule - schedule my trips around my busy life (2 children - 1 school age and 1 infant), work from home when I'm not on the road, and manage my time efficiently. Capstone has been amazing to work for - you get out exactly what you put in. Wages are good and commission is uncapped. Management is easily accessible, and you're given more than sufficient initial and on-going training. The focus is never on numbers or quotas, it's on building relationships and maintaining strong partnerships with clients. Everything falls into place that way. The job is lot of fun if you're an outgoing intellectual, and can be extremely rewarding.
Cons
If you're able to stay organized in your followups and schedule/trip planning, and can manage your time well and effectively working from home, there really aren't any negatives (outside of the obvious sales-related "cons" - for example, rejections and objections).