Do not work here - Marketing Director Exemplum (PA) Employee Review

1.0
14 Oct 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Overly positive work culture. You’ll be forced to learn sales skills and marketing techniques.

Cons

Pay is commission based, and they say they’re not sales focused but they 100% are. You will not have any personal time for yourself with this job, everyday they expect you either on site or in the office, when I worked there, they allegedly gave Wednesdays off but required everyone to come in for a “morning meeting” still. They have team nights weekly (which they definitely frown upon you if you don’t go to them,) weekly after hours business meetings, and when you’re off the clock you’re expected to send a list of personal and professional goals to the boss. The company itself doesn’t believe in a work life balance whatsoever, and you will work seven days a week 8 to 10 hour days almost every week for not the pay they promised. You’re selling a phones in local Costcos, BJ’s, and Targets and they hire you on as a “marketing director” but fail to tell you until they offer you the job that you’re not a director you’re essentially a sales associate “working your way up” to be a marketing director. I worked there for 1 month and only ever received pay for one week where I only made a little over fifty bucks. Overall, don’t work here, you will feel duped. Also they leave fake reviews on their home pages to counteract the negative ones. Hope this helps.

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4.0
31 Mar 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A lot of recognition when someone does well, and when you don't do well, there is always someone there to help. Compensation is good, and a culture of people trying to always improve. I personally care a lot about learning new things, I love the growth opportunity, A lot of fun with the team, and opportunities to learn from people who are where you want to be. I had never been employed somewhere where I didn't feel like an employee, until I came here. And it's been awesome so far, I'm excited for my future here!

Cons

Challenging, definitely not for someone looking for the basic 9-5, it's a team that always wants to grow, which can be daunting. Pretty fast-paced, and very high energy, also very odd at first but it makes sense as you get into it.

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Exemplum (PA) Response
2y
Dear Reviewer, We're glad to hear that you find the environment welcoming the culture educational and development focused. We're excited to see you continue to grow with the team! The vibrant and fast paced culture is not for everyone and takes some time to get used to but has a resounding impact personally and professionally once you get accustomed to it!
4.0
27 Feb 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

In the last just short months, I've been able to learn so much about the business world. Almost went to masters in BA, but they asked me for 60k to attend. At Exemplum, I've been able to get hands on experience with direct marketing and also learn about how to do a lot of back end stuff like interviewing, training, and really helping others to grow in their careers too! Excited for the opportunity to keep growing within the company and get promoted to the marketing director role.

Cons

Definitely was really hard at first. I struggled at effective communication skills and confidence, and I didn't really know if I was going to be able to grow into more of a managerial role. I'm really appreciative for my mentor who was patient and helped me grow into a better position. Now, I'm working on figuring out how to become better at training others, but I'm definitely excited for the challenges and the growth after.

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Exemplum (PA) Response
2y
Dear Reviewer, We appreciate your feedback, it is great to hear that this option suited your goals from the jump and you found the growth opportunity that you were seeking. It's awesome to hear of the personal growth you've been able to attain through the role as well. We value the importance of investing in our employees and helping them achieve whatever they are looking to get out of the position. We cannot wait to see you crush it in a Director position, keep up the great work.
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