marketing representative

entry level business development

entry level manager

entry level sales and marketing

digital marketing sales representative

American Marketing and Publishing

Work-life balance
In addition to working 8:30 to 5:00 They expect you to work 2 extra hours until 7:00 2 days a week, was never told that before I was hired, they also have early morning calls before 8:00 you are expected to be on, and they require you to search for all your leads outside of those hours so you can meet your quota of visits which quickly turns the 40 hour job they promise you into a 50 to maybe even 60 hour job.

Pay & benefits
I was told almost all the pay details after being hired, other than that I would make at least in the 50k-60k per year range. With their pay structure I believe that to be near impossible due to the fact you would have to make 400K-500k in sales per year just cold calling which would be at least 1 massive sale per day. Their base salary is 25K plus a commission on sales after a threshold that I also wasn't told about before hire, the comission percentage I feel is lacking considering all the extra work and cold calling you have to put in to get just one sale.

Job security and advancement
There are people definitely advancing in the company, but I think very few are on the outside sales side of the business, but they do heavily push that you have the opportunity to grow in the interviewing process. They do a bunch of corporate training things online, but it will either cut into your sales time or your own personal time. None of it I found very helpful. I also wanted to train more in person with my management but was never given the opportunity to do so despite extensive in field training being promised in the interview. All I recieved for training was a day on the computer and pretty much only a half day in the field to do a job I had no experience in before, which they knew I had no experience in and I told them I would need help transitioning into.

Management
All I recieved is a little over a half a day of training from my manager and that was all, any time I told him I need help and need guidance and I want more training so I can improve I was not given any, I probably only talked to him 5 days out of the 3 weeks I was there.
I never talked to the CEO/Owner, he is definitely very involved with the company which looks like from the surface a good thing to see, but I definitely dont have any good words to say to him given my experience with the company happening under his leadership.

Culture
You have to work long hours, while also working very quickly while also having a lot of luck to have any kind of success, they will lift you up when you are happening to do well, but as things always go with outside sales you will have streaks of poor luck, despite making all the stops you can in a day, and giving the sales pitches the best you can and all they will do is put you down and give you baseless quotas without any help or guidance to reach them.

Overall
I beg anyone who sees this review to avoid this company at all costs, no matter how good their pitch to join them sounds!! I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I went through with this company. All I got from them was lies and was just stabbed in the back. Was promised yearly earnings of $50K to $60k or even more, which with their commission structure in entirely cold call sales would be near impossible to achieve. Was told I would be given the tools and training to succeed and all I got was a day of online lectures that didn't really teach anything that was useful for me in the field and a half day out in the field with my manager. After that I was sent out with a beat up iPad and a couple of binders of training material to try to flounder my way through, I had made a few sales out on my own but wasn't getting the results I wanted to achieve and I was always begging for more field training and guidance and I was never given any. Despite my best efforts of making all my 30 sales calls per day and giving the pitches the best I could following their sales plans and methods to a T,   I recieved a text out of the blue from my manager about a half hour into my sales day saying they were in town and wanted to meet in the usual spot, I was thinking at that point "Great! A little short notice because I have a sales appointment scheduled I have to get to right away, but I'm finally going to get the near full day of sales training I've been wanting for so long!" but I met him there and he said he didn't want to move forward with me due to a couple day long rough patch of not having any sales, he said I was doing great making all the stops and following their processes but just wasn't delivering good enough sales numbers for him. Despite the fact I had 2 or more appointments that day that would have likely turned into big sales. After asking him to give me more training and a proper chance of success he told me he already made up his mind and wanted me to part ways with the company immediately,  he than collected all my sales materials from my car and left me in that parking lot just hardly holding back tears. PLEASE I BEG YOU for your own good if you are reading this dont make the same mistake I did by taking a chance, quiting my job and going to work for this company because all I got from it was pain and lies. They will not give you proper training, the tools to succeed, or the great salary they advertise and they will do exactly the same to you as they have done to me. I honestly can confidently say there wasn't a single positive thing about my experience at AMP, which is the only company out of all the companies I have worked for in my life I can say that about. The best thing I can say is that they taught me an important lesson to be a lot less trusting by breaking my heart and betraying me and lying to me in a way I dont know I'll ever really recover from.

I have now been with AMP for just shy of 3 months and I can say without a shadow of a doubt (now) that I don’t think it’s possible to find another company to work for that would even begin to compare, but full transparency, I didn’t feel that way this whole time…

When you first start with AMP you get to meet these amazing humans that are so full of life and joy and you can’t help but wonder what’s in the water that is making these people so perky and happy ALWAYS?! And this is coming from someone who is constantly told they are “always happy.” It’s enticing and it makes you want to get to where they are, but it doesn’t take long for you to realize that, their happiness is a result of some EXTREMELY hard work! I have worked in sales for the last 10-12 years and I have been a top performer at every position I was in, but when I came to AMP, I realized I’m just a rookie compared to the people who sell for this company. I constantly wondered how this many AMAZING sales people all work for this one company. But I learned. I learned this company is full of a certain type of employee because they weed out the people who aren’t cut out for it. And that’s not a slam on the company, it’s actually one of the most amazing things I’ve seen in all my years of working in sales. Sales is a HARD job, and it’s not meant for everyone and honestly working in sales when it’s not meant for you can be VERY stressful and defeating and actually have many negative impacts in life as a whole, I’ve seen it more times than I can count. Here at AMP, that doesn’t happen. You are given a goal and a timeline, the same resources everyone is given, endless support and encouragement, but then you either do it or you don’t, and many people don’t. BUT, many people do, and the ones that do, are these amazing humans anyone would aspire to be. By doing thing this way it allows you to have a sense of accomplishment in your daily work. It challenges you, builds your character, and helps you grow in ways that benefit you inside and outside of your work. 

At first, I’ll admit, this was the hardest job I have ever had. It was exhausting, and defeating, and countless times I thought I should just give up. But, because of the amazing team I am apart of, their endless support and encouragement, along with always having someone there to help get me through, I was able to do what many gave up on and because of that this has become the most rewarding and inspiring job I have ever had the pleasure to work for. I continue to grow as an employee and all around person daily and when they teach you things at AMP, they aren’t just shaping you into a better employee, they are shaping you into a better human and creating a path for a better life, and no matter what the future holds for me, I will forever be thankful for this company. 

I was not asked to write this review, and I gain nothing and received nothing for doing it, I’m writing this because in less than 3 months, AMP has changed my life in ways that I didn’t know an employer could. For as long as I remember I’ve worked for companies that claimed they valued you as a person, but when push came to shove, I was only a number on a spreadsheet. Not at AMP, at AMP you are valued for everything you are and everything you aren’t. You build bonds with coworkers and clients daily, and you are encouraged to be YOU because YOU are great, and that’s rare in todays workforce.

This job is not for everyone. If you are someone who is just looking for another paycheck and wanting to clock in and clock out and just go through the motions, this isn’t for you. If you want a job that you feel comfortable in every day, this isn’t for you. If you want a job that requires little effort or is easy, this isn’t for you. If you want a job that you come to everyday and think of you and only you and don’t want to deal with being on a team, this isn’t for you. If you don’t have the ability to overcome mental barriers and leave non work related problems at the door and push through the day, this isn’t for you.

BUT…if you are wanting a place that you can come to every day and know you will be greeted with countless smiles, this is for you. If you want a place that pushes you and challenges you to be the absolute best version of yourself and refuses to let you settle for anything less, this is for you. If you want a job that though at times can be exhausting or stressful, you leave every single day feeling a sense of empowerment and accomplishment, this is for you. If you are someone who is mentally tough and has a go getter mentality, this is for you. If you want to make a ton of money but understand that fact that in order to do so, it’s up to YOU to make it happen, this is for you. If you want a company that rewards you for simply being you and appreciates you as a person, this is for you.

AMP can be the best thing that has ever happened to you, or it can really suck. But the best thing about that is, it’s up to YOU what you want to get out of it. But I can assure you one thing, everything that comes with this job, is more than worth it! 

During my time at AMP, I had the opportunity to collaborate with a talented group of colleagues who truly made a significant impact on my daily work experience. The team I was fortunate enough to build within the Social Department was composed of skilled and creative individuals, whose potential was unfortunately not fully realized due to various structural challenges within the company. One of the key positive aspects of my employment was AMP’s flexibility and understanding when it came to health and family-related matters. Their openness regarding time off for illness or personal obligations was a much-appreciated aspect of their policies.

However, despite these positive aspects, there were significant challenges that overshadowed the work environment. Management presented a major obstacle, as upper management consistently failed to support the front-line employees. While there were a few individuals in leadership roles who genuinely tried to make a difference, they too were restrained by higher levels of leadership. This disconnect between upper management and employees led to a work culture that was frustrating and discouraging for those trying to perform their jobs effectively.

In terms of compensation, the pay scale was far from competitive, particularly when compared to local entry-level jobs. Despite taking on additional responsibilities far beyond provided job descriptions and fighting for promotions, the compensation did not align with the increased workload or reflect a fair wage, which added to the dissatisfaction.

Another ongoing issue was the emphasis on sales over the quality of the product and services provided to clients. AMP's business model seemed to prioritize increasing sales over delivering on the promises made to customers. Frequently, sales agents would make commitments that could not be fulfilled by the team, leaving my colleagues and I to manage the backlash from frustrated clients. These false promises created a stressful environment, and many team members struggled under the weight of unrealistic expectations.

A specific example that highlights this disconnect was the frequent promise to recover hacked Facebook pages, something that is nearly impossible for us in fulfillment to execute. Customers, misled by these assurances, often responded with anger when they realized the service couldn’t be delivered as promised. Another example was AMP's reliance on outdated platforms, like Mapquest, which was included in client services despite the fact that AMP could not update information on this platform—resulting in customers paying for services that were not fully delivered.

Despite raising these issues to various levels of management, including the Vice President overseeing my department and HR (who cares only for company, not for its employees), my concerns were consistently dismissed. Unfortunately, efforts to advocate for both myself and my team were met with resistance, and ultimately led to my termination. I fully expected this outcome, as it became clear that AMP’s priorities did not align with my values, nor those of many employees who wanted to provide quality service rather than just meet sales targets.

In conclusion, while there were a few bright spots during my time at AMP, the overall experience was marred by poor management, insufficient compensation, and a work culture that prioritized sales over the well-being of both its employees and customers. For those seeking employment that values quality, employee input, and professional growth, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

They cram in what should be two weeks worth of training into 4-5 days in a dingy basement... From 7:30 am to 5:30 pm..... Then you have 3 hours worth of homework each night.  You have to memorize scripts like a robot for three different types of products they advertise.... You have to map and plan out your days the night before.  From 8:30 am to 5 pm,  Monday,  Wednesday and Friday.... 8:30 am-7 pm Tuesday and Thursday,  in which case,  you do not get paid for the extra two hours.   You are going door to door to small business owners by yourself whether it's in town or in the country.  They put a GPS tracker on your personal cell phone whether you are working,  or not working.... Big brother is watching!!   Your goals are changed on a weekly basis... No matter what you do,  it's never good enough!!    You are expected to keep going back to these businesses until you get them to sign a contract.    Which is ridiculous and quite frankly,  embarrassing.    Doing this,  upsets the owners and you feel like a stalker.  Every move is calculated by the company.  If it is not the AMP way,  it's the highway.  No matter how hard you work,  you still feel like a failure.   It's not all sunshine and rainbows like they make it out to be.   It's not fun,  it's stressful,  exhausting,  uninspiring and not worth all of your effort.  My DM was talking poorly about me behind my back to the rest of my team.   I always felt like something was going on and I was out of the loop.... Until she messed up herself and sent out a text to the entire team saying I was causing drama and throwing fits after I politely asked a team member to NOT send me pics of her half naked daughter because it made me uncomfortable.    I'm sorry.... But how am I supposed to explain a picture of a half naked child on my phone that I've never met?   No thank you..... I'm not going to jail for child pornography...... Even after selling $17,000 worth of advertising in two months,  I was fired today bc I didn't make "quota"     I had to drive an hour and 45 minutes for that.   And when my DM said she had documentation of my "insubordination"  and I asked for proof..... She back peddled and said she'd have to search for it on her computer.    I've ran a franchise bigger than this company when I was 22, and never would show this much disrespect to an associate no matter what the situation........ This job was a waste of time and money because they sure as heck don't pay you enough for everything you do.     And they will deduct money from your paycheck without notifying you.    Unless you want to follow a cult and be a puppet...... This job is definitely not right.    Phone books are going out of style and once you've sold a digital or text package once,  someone else on the inside gets your sale.    Absolutely absurd!!!!!   Will be talking to a lawyer about suing for emotional distress,  slander,  defamation of character and not properly following company policy for those who have a disability....... Oh yeah.... Once they fire you,  someone else takes credit for your work......not a good company

First of all the recruiter will lie to you to get you to work for them. The turnover rate is very high. There were 28 people in my training class and I was the last one left after only 5 months. Most of the reps quit in the first 2 weeks. Here is why... First they tell you will on be 45 minutes from your home, my first area was over an hour. When you ask them about it they never give you a straight answer. I emailed my manager & the VP of sales twice & they would never respond via email because they don't want it to come back to them to bite them. The gas $ they provide is a joke, the wear & tear on your car will cost you in the end. They put a GPS tracking devise on your phone. The also know when you listen to your work voice mails & when you read your work emails. They send you texts all day, leave you voice mails constantly & send you emails on the weekends with brain washing information. They do this because they know the job position is horrible and they want to try to keep you as long as they can suck you into their cult like company. You have to sell $10,000 before you start making commissions. It's a joke because the average print sale is around $300. They also deduct money from your paycheck if you don’t sell certain products they offer which are not that good anyway. Customers are dropping their print advertising at a fast rate because no one uses the phone book anymore. They have a script you have to memorize for every situation, you feel like a puppet. They teach you to get into a business talk fast and get out with a signature before the customer can change their mind. They even take in a phone book where a customer had advertised in it 2 years prior but not the current year and tell them here is your ad do you want to make any changes to it. They don't tell them that they do not have an ad in the current book, I have seen a veteran rep do this and they show you how it is done. They do anything to get a sale. It is very deceiving to the customer. They will keep you stuck in an area where you have to go back to the businesses 3 to 4 times and they get annoyed. As soon as you walk into a business & tell them you are from the HomePages the customers smile turns to a frown as they remember seeing 4-5 different reps visit them because they are constantly hiring new reps because the turnover is so high. The job is all about numbers, management don't care about you. They just want to make their bonus. They expect you to work 2 days a week until 7 pm knocking on home based businesses. You also don't get paid on holidays for the first 4 months because they know the probability of you being there that long will most likely will not happen. The job will suck the life right out of you. Do yourself a favor & stay away from this company!!

**A typical day at work:**
A typical day at AMP is fast-paced and structured, with clear goals and a strong focus on productivity. Whether you’re working directly with clients, collaborating with teammates, or attending training, there’s always something meaningful to dive into. The day moves quickly, and there’s a good balance between individual responsibilities and team support.

**What you believe you learned:**
I’ve learned how to communicate more effectively, manage my time in a results-driven environment, and stay adaptable. Beyond that, I’ve gained confidence in problem-solving and have had the chance to grow in areas outside my original role. AMP encourages you to stretch your potential and supports you as you do.

**Management:**
Management is accessible, responsive, and genuinely invested in employee development. Leaders at AMP are hands-on and available for support, without micromanaging. They offer consistent feedback and are open to hearing ideas, which creates a strong sense of trust and collaboration.

**Workplace culture:**
The culture at AMP is incredibly team-oriented and positive. People care about one another, celebrate each other’s wins, and are quick to offer help when someone needs it. It’s a professional environment that still feels personal, and that makes a huge difference in day-to-day motivation.

**The hardest part of the job:**
The hardest part is the learning curve—it can be intense at first, especially in roles that demand quick mastery of new skills or client interactions. The work can also be mentally demanding, especially when you're trying to hit performance goals. But if you're someone who thrives on challenge, it’s also an opportunity to build real resilience.

**The most enjoyable part of the job:**
The most enjoyable part is seeing your effort directly pay off. Whether it's helping a client succeed, reaching a personal milestone, or getting positive feedback from your team, there’s a strong sense of accomplishment. The growth, both personal and professional, is incredibly fulfilling.




This is a very fast-paced, high performance organization. You are paid on performance (with a small base salary) and the potential for advancement is strictly based on your performance and where you want to go with the company. I have learned a lot by educating and selling small-medium sized businesses LOCAL advertising that works. I have met a lot of great people, helped a lot of businesses grow, and this opportunity has provided for a very nice living for my family. The leadership from Top to Bottom is great, as I've never been able (or felt comfortable) being able to even call the CEO if I need something!

This is a growing company and a lot has evolved even in the last few months as far as some of the comments go on here regarding pay structure. Everybody has a choice in how much focus we bring each day to the field. Stay focused on getting good at all aspects of the sale and you will be successful! The bonus structure is achievable every month for huge financial gains. Ask good questions during the interview-nobody is here to sell you on what a great opportunity this is for the right person (we all know how great it is)-it's up to you to have the WANT that is necessary to be successful! One thing is for sure-This is an equal opportunity for each person who joins the organization. It is a promote from within culture and if you work hard everyday, follow the system that is taught during the amazing training that is provided, and maintain a positive attitude, you can move up very quickly.

This company is at ground level and about to explode with the new products. If you want to be challenged daily, are competitive and want interpersonal and professional growth in an independent environment,this could be a great fit for you.

Cons

Is this easy work? NO. It is hard work that requires a great work ethic, a positive attitude for when the times get rough, and an entrepreneurial spirit to succeed. You get what you put in with this career from a financial standpoint! This job requires drive and dedication to working a lot of the time alone (must be independent). Those that turnover are usually the result of lack of drive, determination, and trying to figure things out "their own way". The system that is taught has driven growth for 17 years-learn it, love it and adapt to it!

Advice to Management

The growth of the company has been helped by the recent "upgrading" of training, including the morning success calls, refresher training, and monthly team meetings. This is important to most people who want to be successful so keep thinking of how we can evolve (even have more of) these points of contact with our teams. This is invaluable time that is necessary to keep evolving!

I have been in the workforce for over 20 years and in sales for the last 6. I joined AMP late May of 2023 and I am still waking up each day so grateful and thankful that they found me! 
   Typical day at work: We start each day off with a success call. This call is not mandatory but HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to listen in on. It is led by a member of the leadership team (on a rotating schedule). Things covered are recognition for the prior days top sales reps, followed by various members of the sales teams giving tips and tricks to inspire success in everyone the remainder of the day. Missing the success call is the equivalent to leaving the house and not brushing your teeth. Yeah you can get through the day, but you’ll quickly see how much missing that step impacts how you act and who you talk to… and do so with a bright smile. The rest of the day is pretty simple. Follow the sales plan you made the night before. Our goal is to make sure we give each and every small business owner in the town we work in the same opportunities as the other happy customers we have acquired through the years. Oh and the owner, Abe, would likely say something to the effect of be 1% better than you were the day before… that will make the day a success. 
 Management- I can’t say enough great things about all of the different management team I have worked with. They are so encouraging, supportive, and all of them are so willing to help however they can. Whether they are in your team or division or not. 

The one thing that has truly shocked me and I still can say I have not seen a single piece of evidence of is dissension. I’ve never heard any member of AMP- entry level up to c suite and even the owner say one negative thing about anyone. 

Hardest part of the job for me is shaking off frustrations in between calls. 

Best part of the job is the support. The massive amount of support that is at the ready any time you need it. If you feel alone in your daily duties it is your own fault. Period. 

If you are looking for a career where you are appreciated, choose AMP. 
Supported, choose AMP. 
Challenged to learn and grow in your career and even in your personal life- choose AMP. You want to be directly in charge of how much or how little you make? Again, choose AMP. 

Whether you choose to stay a month or til you retire- you’ll be a better person than you were before you started because they genuinely want to see the employees living their best and fullest lives. 

Swear on everything I was not paid to post this nor am I receiving anything in exchange for my review. 

Worked for AMP for awhile, got sold on them and thought it would be a good job. Training was great and made me a lot more confident with my selling and ready to go out and make some money, only to find out that nobody wants the obsolete product you have to sell no matter how many times you "overcome their objections." The only issue I had about training was that there was hundreds of pages of information crammed into your head and there's no way to remember all of it, making you feel like you don't know enough about the product you're selling to be confident enough. The objections you learn about in training will be the ones you encounter, but unlike the training, the customers will not respond positively to your comebacks no matter how you spin them unless you basically lie. You pretty much have to beg somebody to buy this product, all while knowing that you're selling them something that won't help their business at all. If you can sell something but lose part of your soul in the process, go for this job and you can make some decent money. But if you're not selling well, you're basically making the $25,000 base salary and not much more in addition to quickly putting wear and tear on your car. Sales isn't for everybody but I definitely wouldn't recommend this sales job to anybody, and that is backed up by other seasoned salesmen in these reviews saying the same things. For those who want to get into sales and sell something that you know will be helpful to your customer, do not work here. The Optima program seemed a lot more useful and modern, but with how much they drill into your head that you need to sell print it's hard to deviate from selling the print. Work/life balance was terrible, and you have to spend an hour to two every night after work planning which businesses you are going to visit the next day. You will quickly run out of businesses to visit as the list of existing businesses they put together for you is an outdated joke, and you have to spend even more of your free time looking up potential businesses to visit, but you can't do it when you are driving around as you are already wasting enough time trying to get to as many businesses as possible. Your car will also take a beating, and mine broke down within the first few weeks of working there. You are alone all day but it feels like somebody is over your shoulder all day with how often your manager will call you. Avoid this place, bad experience.

If you have no sales ability and want to read scripts to sell then thIs job is for you. You spend an hour or more a day listening to phone calls about how to keep your head up with all the no’s that you hear. You have a mandatory rah rah phone call that you have to listen to every morning. Then you get a 10 to 20 minute voicemail from the president of the company. Then most mornings you get a 10 to 15 minute voicemail from your supervisor. This is also the most contact I had from my supervisor. 

The training wasn’t bad except that you have to go to Dekalb, IL and they literally paid for three lunches the entire week. Other than that you are on your own. The only company that I have ever worked for that didn’t pay for meals on the road. The expenses are a joke. The only other con about the training is that it should have been longer. They rush it so fast that the trainer blows off a lot of questions that anyone has and it is very hard to retain a large portion of it. The also spend most of the time on how tough it is taking no’s instead of going over how to do things (ie. paperwork).

3rd and certainly not least after training you are literally on your own. I could not believe the lack of support from my supervisor. I did have some questions about how to do certain things with paperwork.  Most  of the  time it was two or three days before I got a response back if I got one at all. She text and called me with more excuses of why she didn’t get back to me then actual help. Sales support was no better. I called multiple times got voicemail and no response back. 

After reading that last paragraph you are thinking that this is an independent contractor sales position. Not at all you are paid a salary plus commissions. You are expected to be in your sales area from 8:30 to 5. And that is not to bad until you realize that you are expected(not required) to work till 7 two nights a week. This is on top of the 2 to 5 hours you spend getting your day ready. In fact there a lot of the times I was in my territory starting at 6am to 7am. This is literally a 60 to 70 hours a week job if you want to be successful.  This is not a complaint but just to make you aware.

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