Great Opportunity - Outside Sales Representative UniFirst Employee Review

5.0
Sep 22, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

This is a great opportunity for a recent college graduate or someone with at least 2 to 3 years of sales experience… You will learn how to hunt for ink.. backed by the power of a multibillion-dollar corporation that will pay you a competitive base salary, car allowance, benefits, and commission. There are several reps nation wide that make 6 figures.. and the opportunity is definitely there! UniFirst opened a 15 million Dollar plant in Baton Rouge to help localize the service .. You are left alone in the field and held responsible to manage a territory with thousands of businesses. The opportunity is there to easily meet quota if you put in the work and are a PROSPECTING MANIAC!!!

Cons

Cintas bought Red Stick in the 1980s and monopolized the Louisiana Market. As a result there's an abundance brand loyalty in the S. Louisiana Market. You'll also he fighting against bad economic rhetoric after the oil crash .. just make sure to keep a positive mindset and attack new business that's opening up!

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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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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4.0
Jul 3, 2026
Recommend
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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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