Advantage Sales and Marketing Employer Reviews

Grocery channel marketing and promotions. Good place to begin career.

I make my own schedule, I get to enjoy many different projects to build and meet many people in this type of work. I really enjoy it. I have learned about retail and what it consists of. I like my manager and feel she is very helpful when I need her. I work alone usually but when I don't I meet people from all over and have learned many things doing – more...  so. There really isn't a hard part of any job it's the unkown of what project will be next and what it consists of that can be a challenge. I like a challange at whatever job entitles. I enjoy driving and being able to set my own days and hours simply by going on-line. – less

As an event specialist with Advantage, you stand around at a Sam's Club and demo products, usually food. You're definitely on your feet all day, and that can be tiring, and the members ask dumb questions and let their kids touch stuff, which is annoying because you have to throw everything away that someone touches. But the job is pretty easy. Usually, – more...  you are demonstrating some food or another, either prepared or an ingredient. If it's an ingredient, you get to try out new recipes that use it or whatever. Sometimes it's a new drink, or a new product. And man, do you hardly ever need to *buy* lunch, especially on a holiday weekend. They are strict about the uniform and sanitation, but that's actually pretty good to know. – less

I had to lay block stone brick and tile I learned how to mix Concrete

like this job but not steady work good pay. Help customers with new products, great health info and good food recipes

Required mostly improv and savvy wit to complete sales. Place of set up's were not optimal for the product. Demographics not researched properly.

Nice place to work with very helpful managers. Lots of opportunities to grow

A typical day at work is about five hours and a half and really busy. I've learned how to cook and retailing. The management aren't as professional as they should be and my co-workers are older but easy to get along with. Their really isn't a hard part about the job, but the most enjoyable part is tasting the different food samples!

A typical day would begin by going to clock in at the Customer Service Center at Wal-Mart. You then would proceed to the meat department to locate your cart, then you would clean and sanitize your cart. Locate your box with the list of items you need for the day, then you would go and buy the products you needed for your demonstration. After returning – more...  you would stock underneath your cart and roll it out into the aisle where you were demonstrating. You then would go back and carry out the cookware you needed, example: microwave, coffee pot, electric skillet, ect. You then would bring out the hand sink to set up behind you. Then you would prepare your demonstration out front on your cart. What I learned from this job is that you have to be aware of people's allergies, always ask if there is a food product they are allergic to or a seasoning. You also learn the difference in cooking it perfectly or over cooking the product or not cooking it long enough. We rarely seen our managers, most times they were secret shoppers, mostly we talked over the phone or e-mail. Co-workers were friendly and we all got along wonderfully. The hardest part of the job was substituting items if Wal-Mart was sold out, because items of different brands are priced differently. The most enjoyable part was talking with the shoppers to learn their likes and dislikes. Overall it's a great job for someone who is looking to spend more time with their family or needs something with less hours. – less

In my two years as a Club Supervisor, I have observed many changes within this company and 90% has been extremely positive. Great company with many opportunities and love the open door policy.

Working for Advantage Sales & Marketing gives me an opportunity to work with a variety of people. They do not discriminate against people who are the nearing retirement. On a average shift, I get to demonstrate and serve samples of food, cleaning supplies or health related items.

Upon arriving required to sign in vendor book, meet the Manager and receive any additional info that had not been received from the company. All of my co-workers were friendly and always avi to assist and answer questions, most jobs did not have any areas that I wasn't able to handle or get assistance in completing. I like the indepence and ability – more...  to pick and choose jobs that fit into my life, and the advantage of being able to subsidize my income. – less

Good place to work but not enough steady hours part time up to 24 hrs max but at a decent pay rate

Management was good. Hardest part was being gone on the road.

I usually work two stores a day. I have to commute but I'm home every evening. I assess the store when I arrive to see what needs to be filled. Then I answer questions in my hand-held computer. I look for department managers to show them my sell-sheets and to make sure our promotion pallets or displays are being showcased. Place orders on low inventory – more...  and try to get extra locations for our products.
I work alone for the company, but I work with people once I arrive at the stores. The hardest part of the job is getting all the stores to be compliant with what headquarters recommends. It's also difficult when a manager won't go along with the advice I give them. I'm trying to help them grow their sales but they don't always understand that. I love my job. It's challenging and rewarding. I have 10 stores I'm responsible for and each one is different. I love my contacts and I never get bored. I'm on the road a few days a week and get to see different people every week. I enjoy the relationships and the challenge to reach goals. I've learned how to approach upper maagement and not be intimidated. I have a great sense of humor and I'm abe to break the ice while still being professional. I love meeting people and I always try to greet everyone with a smile. – less

I enjoyed my position at Advantage Sales and Marketing. I had fun and learned a lot from my experience.

I enjoy knowing each day is different from the next. Usually it is due to demonstrating a new product. Educating myself about the product, it's attributes and what I like best about the product are what assist me with telling others how it can assist others. I like the challenge of finding a better or different way to prepare the product. Listening – more...  to members tell about how they employ the product is enlightening as I incorporate the information into my tell section of sales pitch. – less

Enjoyed freedom of outside sales and working independently. The interaction with all types of store personnel and building relationships with personnel was very fullfilling. Enjoyed maintaining distribution of product line and selling displays for promotions. The most difficult part of the job was working in freezer sections and adjusting to dealing – more...  with cold products for a long period of time. – less

Approachable managers, access to continuos training and oportunities for advancement.

good company advancement is there its just getting to know the right people to move with the company