Garda getting better? - Sales Executive GardaWorld Employee Review

2.0
Apr 9, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Great teamwork. Some of the best sales people I have had the pleasure to work with. Teams disbanded in 2007. Sales plummeted and they learned that teams were important. Now have Strategic Account Specialists, Business Development Managers and Relationship Managers.

Cons

Autocratic management that is has a militaristic power structure. Uneven middle and upper management compounds the problem. Garda purchased AT Systems in the spring of 2007 and within 8 months had dismantled the sales teams by having all services sold by the account reps, rather than a team approach, where specialists concentrated on market segments. Laid off 40% of staff and sales. Garda spent too much buying AT Systems and now can’t upgrade the poorer performing locations.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Good training. Not too demanding in the learning curve.

Cons

Not a whole lot of work where I live. Working out of town 1 day a week part-time with a long commute.

3.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

The role provides the opportunity to meet a diverse range of people, oversee multiple sites, and stay active throughout the day. The constant movement and variety help keep the work engaging and dynamic.

Cons

Supervisors are often overwhelmed by the number of accounts they are responsible for managing. They are required to conduct site checks within specific timeframes, regardless of the distance between locations, which can be challenging and time-consuming. Additionally, staffing shortages and heavy workloads can force supervisors to cover posts themselves when no one on the roster is available or willing to take an assignment, preventing them from completing other critical responsibilities. The company appears to follow federal law only to the extent necessary to avoid legal repercussions. As a member of the military reserves, I have observed that legally mandated rest periods following military duty are not always adequately considered by management when scheduling employees. This can create unnecessary fatigue and make it more difficult to balance military obligations with civilian work responsibilities.

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