outside sales representative

promoter

truck driver

entry level sales representative

call center representative

NEXT Door & Window Company

I just started as a sales rep with Next Door and Window last month. The onboarding and training process is extremely beneficial for new reps. A typical day at work includes going on sales appointments with homeowners between the hours of 9:30am - 6:30pm. I have learned how to properly manage my time and utilize the sales tools given to me to grow my business. Management is always looking for ways to help improve the sales staff. My sales manager continues to seek out new sales tools to provide to the sales reps. 

The workplace culture at Next Door and Window is very clear. We are a team and everybody works together to help us grow. Management has implemented a system in place for everybody to follow, which makes our job much easier. I love the work environment here!

Challenges may include time management since we are so busy with new leads. However, during the onboarding and training process, management strives to prepare the reps to be able to manage the workload. 

The most enjoyable part of the job is that I get to collaborate with a team of professionals to help me grow my sales. No matter what stage you're at in your career (existing sales rep or looking for a sales career), Next Door and Window is a great place to pursue! 

Typically, I show up to the job site, if they remember to put it in my calendar, and we start work. I was learning really well under one installer but when he took a medical leave of absence, all learning ceased. The guy they paired me with wasn't the best teacher. To make matters worse, they brought in another installer and at that point there was nothing left for me to do. Managment wasn't the best. They're unreasonable (wanted me at work with Covid). They have you work in pouring rain in 30 degree weather then write you up for taking off sick. They never get both sides of a story and they hide things from the CEO who officially is just racking in the millions and couldn't care less about what's actually going on and how much money they're losing. I was never at the office so I can't speak on the culture. Hardest part was answering to a bunch of people who sit at their desks in their comfy chairs when they've never worked outside a day in their life. Also, making the same amount of money as guys who's job aren't nearly as hard. The most enjoyable part of the job was working with the one guy and actually learning the job before he went on a medical leave.

During this apprenticeship program you are expected to learned the fundamentals of their company process of installation. You get to learn MANY products and slightly different installation preparations for the many products. The apprenticeship is working alongside a couple of different 20+yr company veterans that are meant to be mentors, guides, and instructors. Different sites all over the Greater Chicagoland area almost daily, no compensation or reimbursement for gas, your own vehicle (during the interview I was told otherwise) and everything that comes with that wear and tear. 

Downside, management lacked serious communication skills. At times I would get a job until the next morning, by then I’m late for the job, which in turns has us out in the field for very long hours. Due to the lack of communication my tools were months behind, even so, the vetaran employee provided me with tools than management themselves as they promised. Management was almost non-existent.

The Family ownership truly cares about their employee's and goes out of their way to satisfy the customer. The management team hires staff members that will be a good cultural fit. The daily atmosphere is always uplifting with laughter yet with the knowledge that our jobs still have to get done. At the end of the day there is an amount of internal pride knowing that our teams have given their best effort in making our customers happy! Yes we all have bad days at work, and when we are held accountable as we should we or "I" feel bad that the issue came up. It's how we handle that issue and learn from it. The owner and management does a nice job relaying the bad news in a learning format for all of us to learn from.

Great family owned company with an emphasis on work/life balance. Owner is hands on and visible to the company daily, but also trusts his management team to run things and only gets involved in “day to day” operations when necessary. 
While there may not be “clear paths” to promotions and advancements. If you make your intentions & aspirations known they will do their best to work with you and make those become a reality. 
Some growing pains as they experience an influx of sales and transition into a bigger company, but they learn from their mistakes and make a conscious effort to not make the same mistakes twice. 


What is the best part of working at the company?
NEXT Door & Window is an excellent company with a very talented team. They have cultivated a positive and rewarding culture - the strongest culture I have seen in my career. Team members support one another on a daily basis. Their products are best in class and the company delivers an exceptional experience to their customers. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The home remodeling industry is competitive and can be stressful.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Excellent. NEXT has worked hard to build a very positive culture.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very, very busy. That’s because NEXT is growing steadily.

Next Door and Window is a family owned and managed company with several locations. I was hired for a project to develop a more automated the accounting process. Although I was a contract employee and only worked there six months, I was welcomed by the other employees and accepted as part of the family. The workplace culture is accepting and encouraging with emphasis on giving your best effort to the job. There is a high emphasis on quality customer service and recognition of work well done.The interaction between management and employees was very positive. It was a great work environment and I enjoyed working there very much.

Ever wonder if you could be part of a team that delivers a solid customer experience in the home contracting industry?
Do you like to a challenge followed by an opportunity to problem solve and then provide a finished project that delights the customer?
This company firmly engages the employees with task lists to keep them focused on what needs to be completed next along with a supportive team that will train and collaborate on all issues with a project.
The workplace culture is fun and professional.
The entire team is committed to delivering their best effort on each and every project.

I have been encouraged more at this job more than any I have ever been at to continually improve myself. I have had numerous opportunities to go to seminars, take part in group trainings, and been encouraged by the owner to improve myself not only in a professional capacity, but in a personal one as well.  There is no set path as it is a smaller company, but I truly believe that the opportunities I have here are endless.

Home Improvement is growing quickly and it is truly a great time to be in this industry.  As the owner and founder it is really important to us to provide growth to all of our people.  A typical day in home improvement is full of challenges and unknowns, but our passion is helping people make their home more beautiful and efficient.  Our whole team shares in this passion to make the process easy for our customers.  The most enjoyable part of the job is seeing our team succeed through learning and growing their future. 

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