Extremely Let Down By Company Practices - Account Executive Railbookers Group Employee Review

1.0
Apr 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working from home, but only to a point because they schedule you random days each week.

Cons

I don't have the time or energy to list all of the negatives. I saw so many people leave this job during my time here. If I wrote all of the things I was dissatisfied with during my time here it would take me at least an hour or two. The company and CEO is are extremely dishonest and push false advertising and scummy sales practices - I honestly felt like a scamming used car salesman during the majority of my time here. You are micromanaged to a T, and the overall work environment is extremely stressful. They set unrealistic goals and use fear to pressure you to perform better. Your sales and commissions will be taken away without you knowing. Top sellers get away with anything, while lower employees are punished for just doing their jobs the way they are taught. You are paid extremely low commissions - like only a .03% starting commission. Extremely disorganized company.

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Railbookers Group Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback. While we’re disappointed to hear this was your impression, we feel it’s important to clarify several points to ensure an accurate and balanced understanding of our company and culture. Firstly, regarding turnover — like any high-performance sales environment, we experience natural attrition, especially where expectations aren’t met. However, the majority of our sales team consistently achieve their goals, which are clear, realistic, and communicated from the outset. To help achieve this, every new hire is enrolled in a structured 120-day development program designed to give them the best possible foundation. This includes hands-on support, skill-building, and access to managers and trainers who provide live call coaching through a method we call Training Through Observation. Our goal is to coach and develop. Those that embrace this are always the most successful. Our company culture is built on high support and high performance. Performance plans are not punitive — they’re designed to help individuals improve and align with expectations. We also do not take away sales or commissions arbitrarily. All compensation is clearly tracked and transparent, and our commission structure is highly rewarding for those who perform at the expected level. As with all sales positions earning opportunities will differ based on performance levels but the potential to earn is the same for all, regardless of tenure. We take strong exception to the allegation of dishonest or misleading sales practices. Our sales approach is centered entirely on the customer’s needs and preferences. We strive to build travel experiences that are both meaningful and personalized, and integrity is at the core of how we operate. Finally, we work to foster an inclusive environment where all employees are given equal support and opportunities, and we actively encourage collaboration, regularly utilizing our top performers in training sessions to help develop and uplift newer hires. We acknowledge that not every role is the right fit for every individual. However, we remain proud of the supportive, transparent, and customer-focused culture we’ve built, and we appreciate the many talented team members who continue to thrive here. We take your comments seriously and are committed to continuously improving our processes. If you're open to it, we would love to discuss your experience further. Please feel free to contact me or anyone in our HR department at 949-876-6747 or at hr@railbookers.com. Thank you! Ja' Net McGhee

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Pros

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1.0
Feb 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Remote. Hourly + Commission. Health Benefits.

Cons

High performance metrics were not the primary factor in employment decisions. Leadership communication was inconsistent and lacked transparency. Policies prioritizing customer satisfaction leaves you feeling undervalued and used. Rapid operational changes occasionally impacted team stability. Goals and priorities were sometimes ambiguous and would change suddenly without explanation. Organizational changes created confusion and conflict to the work culture. Inconsistent enforcement of policies and standards. Constant increase to work load with no additional scheduled time to complete new assigned tasks. Management is mostly comprised of individuals who failed as successful Account Executives but got moved up to management. They impose unrealistic expectations that they themselves couldn't keep. You aren't just selling Rail Vacations you are teaching customers about how train travel works on the phone, this leads to very long phone calls and over time. Website pricing is misleading which leads to a lot of mad customers calling in taking it out of the people that answer the phones. Mandatory weekends, and monthly changes to schedule with only 2 weeks notice which leads to a bad work/life balance.

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Railbookers Group Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not reflect the culture we strive to maintain. Our top priority is providing respectful, professional service to every guest we speak with, and we hold our team to clear expectations in how they represent our organization on the phone and in all interactions. When concerns are raised about behavior that does not align with those standards, we review them carefully and take appropriate action. Our decisions are always guided by our commitment to our guests and to maintaining a positive, respectful environment for both customers and employees. We remain dedicated to delivering a high level of service and appreciate feedback that helps us continue to improve. Thank you! Jesse Avalo Senior Sales Manager
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