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Green Star Exteriors

This company isn't bad for someone with little bills or major responsibilities, but when you start off knocking door-to-door asking for business it's not as great as they make it seem. It makes it a little bit more annoying that this company doesn't have permits for soliciting anywhere so you will frequently get the cops called on you. When the cops show up if they catch you knocking on someone's door they sometimes ticket you with the fines ranging anywhere from $200-$1000 depending on what town you're in. Also don't expect to move up in the company seeing as how most of the sales people are friends of the owner and the other management positions are filled and not going anywhere in the foreseeable future. The base pay isn't great and obviously the extra bonus pay isn't guaranteed and is very unstable. They have made promises of advancement and opportunity to some employees who were there for years that they failed to live up to and have let others go with little to no warning without giving them any actual advice or direction beforehand. It can be a relaxed, fun environment at times but almost to a fault. Those in charge may act like your best friend, but be cautious in thinking they have your back when push comes to shove. Other than the very select few door-to-door people don't let them sell you on the idea of making great money and be prepared to work long hours every day. On average with the amount of time spent at work compared to what you get paid, at the end of the day it's not much better than minimum wage. Most of the reviews written on here are from people who work there in management positions with personal stakes in the success of the company. If it sounds too good to be true it usually is. How many companies actually have 5 star reviews? I'm not saying it's impossible to make good money at this place, it's just not that likely.

Core values make the company.  The company says to every person here "Make Green Star a resource for you".  I've worked other places where you and your work are simply a resource for them.  Completely different here!

You want to learn?  The training is exceptional and ongoing.  Many layers of support from individual mentors, team leaders, department heads and the owner who you will meet and talk to and help you individually grow.  A whole company of support for your work.

You want to earn?  Balanced structures with salary and bonuses (which are uncapped and significant).  You put in the work and you get paid. Period! Also in my years here never has a bonus been removed or an earning metric inflated or changed.   Unfortunately I've worked at places where when you do well they "move the goalposts" and to earn the same money you have to hit new and unrealistic goals.  That is not the case at Green Star.  You produce and you get paid!

You want to grow?   Core value is promoting from within.  Many layers of management so if you thrive you will be noticed and given new responsibilities and opportunities in this growing organization.  I started here entry level, became mentor, became team leader.  All within 2 years.  My work was well paid, and noticed and led to promotion.

You want to make friends?  Awesome people and culture.  Tons of fun company events for the team.  Even a few great events for employees and their families!

Overall has been the best place I've ever worked!!! Can't wait to see what the future brings here!!

I think the main thing that charactarizes the employment experience at Green Star is that it's a young startup company that is astonishingly successfull (the company grew by more than 25% before I had even been at Green Star for a year, no exaggeration). This translates into a lot of energy and positivity at the office. And since it's a young company, it's still very agile: able to course-correct, learn and adapt quickly. New ideas are easily heard and tested. And with devotion, it is easy to be recognized and granted more responsiblity.

The downsides to working at Green Star are also kind of wrapped up in the fact that it's a startup: things move pretty fast and there are still some gaps in company policies. We are still encountering new obstacles and questions we haven't run into before, and end up having to invent policy on the spot sometimes. This might be frustrating for people who are used to working at older, larger companies with established protocols for every possible scenario.

The owner of Green Star runs the company with the close help of his childhood friends - most of whom are in their early thirties with a college education in business or marketing, and are therefor much more savvy in terms of modern building materials and the desires/expectations of today's homeowners than most other contractors.

The three main topics of conversation at the office are (listed in descending order): sports, betting on sports, and fantasy sports.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working here is the transparency of the management and the fair pay structure 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There isn't really anything that's stressful, sometimes the customer rejection is, but that just comes with sales, and the team is there to support you if need be

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture is amazing!! They value work-life balance and encourage spending time with people you love and pursuing your hobbies. If you're having a bad day, everyone is there to lift you up! There are clear goals and clear expectations that help elevate everyone to sell with honesty, integrity and respect 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
In a typical day, we'll go straight to our territory that we decided on the week prior and it's usually about a 30 minute drive from home. 
We'll go there from 9-5 with a 1-hour break and set up appointments for people to get quotes on the exteriors of their home (roof, windows, siding, doors) If we hit our goal for the day, we can leave early. 

In the group chat, we collectively help other and contribute to the overarching company goal. In this chat, people are free to ask questions, admit any mistakes or tell a story without any type of judgement from peers or management

What is the best part of working at the company?
The culture is great and supportive. Really enjoyable team to be apart of that keeps the motivation and morale high. The work- life balance in the sales rep role is an added bonus, working an on call schedule. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not a whole lot of stress other then ones own standards of success and performance. Being that it’s sales its largely up to you and how much you put in. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Outstanding. Fun and motivating group of people to work with. Supportive network of people to connect with and improve personally and professionally. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Outside of training, the on call schedule as a sales rep is great. One works in their territory and is provided qualified warm leads. If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in helping others, it’s a great place to be to push yourself and provide solutions to homeowners.

Working at Green Star has been an incredible journey! From day one, I felt welcomed into a vibrant and supportive culture that encourages growth and collaboration.

The training provided was top-notch, equipping me with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in my role. The management team is not only approachable but genuinely invested in the success of their employees. They celebrate our achievements, big or small, fostering an environment of motivation and positivity.

Additionally, the commission structure is fair and rewarding, allowing me to reap the benefits of my hard work. The team camaraderie and friendly competition keep things exciting and drive us all to perform at our best.

In summary, working at Green Star had been a fantastic experience that has not only challenged me professionally but has also allowed me to grow personally. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking to thrive in a sales career!

Company has no transparency with the leads you’re setting, never know whats going on until you ask management which is a pain and then they don’t want you to focus on every single lead when thats literally how you get paid. Had multiple instances of them doing sketchy stuff with leads like price gouging, running leads and not paying out, offering to reschedule, etc. If you’re new to sales, no experience, don’t expect any training. Their “training” is giving you a script and some other materials and talking at reps via power point or long drawn out speeches then sending them in the field with reps even ones that have only been there a week longer than the new ones. I will say though, the vibes of the office are great, its fun working with people and if you like being outside and talking to people it’s cool. My advice is get any experience you can and get out, if you’re experienced try to kiss your way to team lead, get money from that and experience in leadership and dip. 

My experience at Green Star so far has been amazing! Everyone in the office is very friendly and all get along very well. The work environment is always positive and uplifting which makes it easy to stay motivated. The training was great, they work with you until you feel comfortable making sales on your own instead of just throwing you in the field like most companies. Another thing that I liked about GSE training was that i never felt weird or annoying asking questions and to this day they still answer all of my questions no problem!

Since Green Star is a smaller company, there is never an issue with trying to communicate with management, they are always there for you! Overall, Green Star is a young, fast growing company with so much potential. I always leave work smiling and would totally recommend this company!

The atmosphere at Green Star is probably what makes the company so great. Everyone who works here is pleasant and fun to be around, creating a great work environment that makes it easy to come to work every day. The company is new and growing, which provides new employees with an amazing growth opportunity; there is room to grow into almost any position that you desire, as long as you are willing to put in the work and prove that you deserve the promotion. I myself was moved into a more desirable position from where I started in the company, because I proved myself and my competence in my original position. Management is excellent and very accommodating; they are willing to work with you on almost any issue and genuinely want you to do well.

Green Star has a great company culture that starts at the top. Owner and management are supportive and encourage at great friendly environment where we all just want each other to succeed. This is my 2nd go around with Green Star and I'm so glad I came back. Would have never left if it wasn't for covid. The culture and people there were a major part of why I came back. The opportunity to make a great living was the other reason. You're given the training and opportunities to earn great money and get a sales career started!

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