The worst! Where do I begin? - Sales Representative World Book Employee Review

1.0
20 Jan 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some of their non-fiction books are really great!

Cons

Avoid this place at all costs! They have horrible leadership and even worse management. If you want a huge misstep in your sales career with zero growth and absurd goal setting along with unfair and unkind treatment of it's employees then give WB a shot....otherwise, regardless of what they promise you in the beginning (larger territory, fair goals, skills developing, sales support, company culture, etc...) RUN!

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5.0
7 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Wonderful collaborative atmosphere where everyone was extremely helpful to me when I was first at the company. My boss was so much like Jimmy Stewart in "It's a Wonderful Life" and utilized a laissez faire leadership style with was very effective.

Cons

I can find nothing negative to report on this company.

2.0
15 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good people. Hybrid work schedule.

Cons

Low pay, when a coworker leaves, there is no replacement, that person's responsibilities get divided and spread out to the entire team. The President of the company, is quick to jump to unfounded rumors, scuttlebutt from "anonymous suggestion box" comments and conclusions as opposed to actual facts, and focused solely on dollars signs, his bonus and does not lead by example, despite being a former military officer. Moral has dropped at the company because management doesn't take the employees issues and concerns to heart and pay a decent livable wage.

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