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      Great Outside Sales Experience - Outside Sales Representative UniFirst Employee Review

      5.0
      Aug 16, 2017
      Outside sales representative
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      UniFirst provides a great foundation for outside sales. The company is known for its sales training program, and because of that no one should have a problem getting a higher level sales position after working here for 1-2 years. Management is supportive and provides everything needed for success. Pay and benefits are a little above average for an entry level sales gig. Fun office environment. All of the managers that I have seen have been promoted from within, so a lot of opportunity for advancement. A lot of rewards and recognition. If you work hard and follow the process, you will be successful. Like any sales job, you get out of it what you put into it.

      Cons

      Outside sales is not for everyone. There is a lot of cold calling in this industry and a lot of rejection. A lot of people can't handle it. Being on your own throughout the week means you need to be highly self motivated. Where I've seen people fail is lack of drive and motivation to get up and go out in the field without constant supervision. If you're going to be upset if someone hangs up on you or says no to meeting with you, this job might not be for you. If you only want to work exactly 40 hours per week, don't go into sales.

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      UniFirst Response
      8y
      Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear your experience with UniFirst was positive and that you had such a fun environment at our Pittsburgh, PA Location. You are right that not everyone can handle the amount of rejection necessary to succeed in Sales. However, those that can, find a very lucrative career awaits them.

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      5.0
      Jun 30, 2026
      Key account manager (kam)
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Flexible hours, decent pay, not physically demanding.

      Cons

      Can get very hectic, not much advancement opportunity, low vacation time compared to other industries

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      UniFirst Response
      2w
      Thank you for your continued service and dedication at UniFirst. We appreciate your feedback!
      4.0
      Jul 3, 2026
      Cdr customer development
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Upper management genuinely cares about their team, and the hiring process is simple and straightforward. Base pay and the monthly stipend are both fair, and I appreciate the company's structure — questions get answered quickly, and you have dedicated team member support. I also like that the role is self-managing, with CDR handling pricing and deal structuring so you can focus on your own performance. Overall, this company really takes care of its employees.

      Cons

      The pay structure for this role is a bit unique — after a sale closes, the CDR earns commission for the first few months, and then commission transitions over to the drive team. It's certainly not a deal-breaker, just an observation, and I'm not knocking the company for it. All in all, I had a wonderful experience at UniFirst.

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