outside sales representative

forklift operator

warehouse manager

customer service representative

staff accountant

1st Ayd Corporation

After being with 1st Ayd for 2 years, I have to say that this is the BEST place to work!  The opportunities are unlimited and you can work at your own pace.  The products they offer are all top quality and the pricing is competitive with others in the market.   Almost every order I have written for stocking items has been delivered the next day.  Customers can't believe how fast their orders arrive and with low shipping costs.  Every promise they have made  has been kept, from being paid bonuses, to being paid for watching training videos, every check has arrived within days.   

I  personally didn't achieve their higher quota the first year, but I put all the blame on me.  The opportunities were there.   If you have connections for quick business you will achieve your dreams quickly with 1st Ayd.  Every customer I have opened has been from cold calling and my efforts.  Many of those customers have already become friends and now call me with referrals and when they are looking for new products they don't find in the catalog.

The management is incredible!  The CEO knows everybody by name and pays attention to what we have to say.  He gives recognition to everyone for the effort they put in to build the company.   Senior sales guys (and gals) will take time to help new people just getting started.  They answer their phones and will provide their experience and knowledge at any time to help us out when getting started.

Overall, I wish I had found this company 25 years ago!

1st Ayd is a great opportunity for a self-starter with previous sales experience. The products are top notch, but it takes a lot of effort to build a customer base.  A lot of the challenge is the sales model- it's both a blessing and a curse. You can sell anywhere in the US, but not to existing customers. If you're in a market that hasn't been developed, it could be very good. If you are overlapping with tenured reps in the same area, it will be difficult to get established.

The biggest strengths of the position are freedom to control of your own schedule and who you work with. You can work whenever you want, but it's all on you to make it happen. The customers are great and it's a fun role if you like meeting all types of different people. The existing reps are helpful and want to see you succeed if you're willing to put the time in.

The challenges are that commission only is a roller coaster, and you have to get in front of prospects to make things happen. The recent inflation has impacted pricing a fair amount, but that's happening everywhere. They have been slow to develop current technology, but it's moving in the right direction now!

Working at 1st Ayd can be a great opportunity, but it takes the right type of person. You need to be persistent and willing to take a risk on yourself.  It's a job that will make you experience every range of emotions, from hero to zero. You could make $50K a year or $500K a year. They give you the tools for success, but the results are all on you!

The product line is extensive and pretty good quality. The most difficult part is dealing with freight and sales tax which many vendors have issues with. The training consists of very dated videos, most prior to the Covid outbreak. The sales meetings in the home office are a disorganized mish mash. The biggest issue is there are no defined territories. The training is to go into a facility, show some products, leave samples and follow up in 5  business days. However, if another rep comes in before you call back they can get the business. One rep would come in after me and tell the business that whatever price I offered he would beat the price. I had a conversation with my manager (great guy), the owner's son and the owner. My manager did not have the authority to do anything about the situation and the ownership didn't give a rat's rearend. After 3 months of this I had enough and left.

high income potential with residuals (reorders).  
Pros are there's strong brand reception in marketplace since 1st Ayd has been around long time.  Residual income from sales efforts. Freedom to grow book of business at your pace.  paid online training, quarterly sales meetings mileage paid. Various markets to specialize in (auto, industrial, municipalities, farms, schools, etc)
Cons are it can be a slow and difficult start. may not earn 100k+ yr for few  years.  it can be easy to get too comfortable with accounts and loose drive to keep building. You get what you give. 

Overall, if you stay focused,  work  40+ hrs a week, have salesmanship, is a rewarding  Career. 

learning curve, not best website

Pros are there's Great product reception in marketplace. Nice Residual income from sales efforts. Freedom to grow book of business at your pace. Great training program with video's and monthly meeting which gives innovative sales tips from top sellers. Many area's to specialize in and become a real pro. Little direct competition. 

Cons are it can be a slow and difficult start. Likely won't earn 100k+ until after couple years. Also it can be easy to get too comfortable with accounts and loose drive to keep building. You get what you give.

Overall, if you can work consistently 40+ hrs a week and have salesmanship, this is the best long term Career to earn 100k+ residual income.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing, absolutely nothing! From mandatory Saturday meetings to lies and more lies

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Having the owner take your accounts and give them to his pathetic son, Tommy

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Cut throat. You can’t trust anyone, especially the owner or his son.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Horrible, people constantly pushing you to manipulate customers pricing

Is a well-run company since 1974. Leadership is open to ideas, and there’s room to grow if you’re willing to put in the effort. The work is meaningful, supporting American workforce in getting work done with MRO, janitorial, safety supplies they need. If you’re looking for a place where you can do good work without unnecessary drama, this is a solid choice.

This company was created by salespeople for salespeople.  It's a good company with good people.  Extremely old school regarding technology.  You can succeed, but you are almost 100% on your own.  Don't even think about doing this if you don't have sales experience, or if you don't have at least 6 months of savings to live off of.  There are supposedly benefits like health insurance and a 401(k).  Nobody seems to know how to sign up for these mythical things though.

Best job I've ever had. I feel like a business owner but don't have to bear the cost of inventory and employees. I like that I have full pricing authority. I also like that when my customer makes a request I can answer them on the spot. I am a fully enabled sales professional here. 
The straight commission pay was a challenge at first, but now that I have a client base built it is great. No complaints about the compensation plan.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Freedom to build your book of business. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Cold calling. Lots and lots of cold calling 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Wasn’t there long enough to know

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Cold call. Cold call. Cold call. Don’t get it out of order.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Outside sales representative 14 salaries reported	$117,376 per year
Forklift operator 2 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Warehouse manager 1 salary reported	$75,000 per year
Customer service representative 2 salaries reported	$23.00 per hour
Staff accountant 2 salaries reported	$77,500 per year

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