name it, seriously. We are a company with a motto of empowerment and growth but that cannot be further from the truth.
Let's start with empowerment, my job title is Route Sales Representative but I make less and less decisions about what I put out in the market and where I put it. Even schematics for shelving is being forced on all of the sales reps. So instead of putting p what I think will sell, I must follow orders and add flavors that directly impact my commission. Orders are being created by several other hands I.E. direct upper management, regional management or even on a national level. Sometimes all at once! In the end what is the difference between me and a merchandiser? I don't have as much of a choice anymore of what to carry or where to carry it.
Let's move on to growth
Where is that? Looking at the company growth chart, the next step up for an RSR is District Sales Leader, but that position is being filled by college grads. these days. Seriously, just look at some of the job interviews on this site! A step below that position is trainer, which I've tried for, for several years now, but have been denied because of my route type! It's not my choice and seems unfair that I should be held back by something beyond my control.
Obviously I am very unsatisfied but hope this doesn't come off as ranting there are several other issues I have but these two in particular seem to go against the company goal.
