counter sales representative

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warehouse associate

branch manager

inside sales representative

Northeastern Supply, Inc

The hardest part of being employed at Northeastern Supply has to be dealing with the nepotism, the "good ole boy" atmosphere, and the negative culture which permeates this company.  I read the reviews here prior to accepting employment, and I wanted to prove them wrong, but sadly I found the reviews to be mostly accurate.

A typical day is working with good internal/external customers while using outdated processes. The tech in this company leaves much to be desired, and there's a fear in the company about changing that. In fact, change seems to be deemed as a bad, negative thing. There are tenured employees that are resistant to change, so much so that it seems to hinder company progress.

Like any company, there's a few bad apples...the kind that gossip, fear monger, who've been bullying staff and management for years. That's the sad element. They'll share with you the gossip and dirt on every employee coming and gone, including C-suite, but they won't engage in discussion to talk change and being a rainmaker. THIS is what holds NE down in my opinion.

HR is lackluster and could use an audit of their questionable practices. They could use a good housecleaning. Benefits could be more robust. I think there is c-suite leader within who has good intentions, who tries, but can't seem to ruck up and change the culture by removing the negative, bully gossips who consistently undermine the company.

There are a few good things to this company, but the overall take of mine is that if you want to just settle for status quo, blend in, do the bare minimum, don't experience career growth, this place may be ok. If you're looking for rich culture, career growth, technology, keep looking. 

A typical day at work would be desk work dealing with documents, systems and coworkers to process volumes of paper. Manager would bully me and other coworkers, supervisors, managers and even leadership, and the worst part is that management tolerates the behavior. I found it to be a toxic work environment. Processing invoices shouldn’t be this challenging.

The company has been around a while, first with the founder (the good years) and then 2nd gen. If you’re not in the inner circle, you don’t matter. Customers matter - employees do not.

Safety is an issue, with no safety program or guidance, because it’s not a priority.  The technology is maybe 30 years old, and makes daily work harder than need be. Overall, it’s backward and not forward-thinking. There is NO resource for humans who need help or guidance. Employees here are on there own, and my experience is that HR won't help me the employee.

Some of the people are great, but wages are lower here when compared to competitors. Only the inner circle gets large bonuses each year, while the rest of us get scraps and no bonus. My advice would be to think twice before investing in a career here.  


 
Genuinely I have had a very positive experience working at Northeastern Supply, and it’s a company I’m proud to be a part of. Every day, there is a clear and consistent focus on doing right by the customer—whether that means finding the right solution, taking the time to explain options, or going the extra mile to ensure nothing is overlooked. The level of honesty, professionalism, and diligence shown by both leadership and staff truly sets this company apart. Helping customers solve real problems has been rewarding for me personally, and it’s evident that customer satisfaction isn’t just a goal here—it’s a standard.
 Because my experience working here has been so positive, and it is with a heavy heart I move on. I wanted to share this perspective with potential customers as well. Anyone who chooses Northeastern Supply can feel confident knowing they will be treated with respect and care, and that their needs will be taken seriously no matter how big or small the request may be.
 



I worked at Northeastern Supply for years, buying into the "we're family" philosophy that is chanted and spewed during every meeting, outing and discussion. This is not a family - it's a company where profits are driven by cheaply paid labor. Management is lead by charisma and storytelling, with very little reward for the worker.

Those at the bottom (and middle) toil for the minimum pay. The longer an employee is at Northeastern Supply, the more pay compression they experience. The culture is oppressive, and interestingly enough, the employees seem to bond as they gripe about their pay and working conditions.

If you're looking for low wages, 730am-5pm job, with little to no upward mobility, 0-2% annual raises, and are ok with status quo, this may be a place for you. If however you're looking for a place to find career growth, upward momentum, learn new things, use new software, be compensated for your worth and value, and generous training & education programs, Northeastern Supply isn't for you.  Come with your own HR - there is none there.

At the head of every department you will find unqualified individuals out for their own gain. 

Northeastern has almost no diversity, training is non-existent (someone actually died in one of their warehouses in 2015) . Work here at your own peril.

Executives receive lucrative bonuses throughout the year while your average employer toils for below market wages. Don't worry though, they love to pass out "swag" . Too bad you can't pay your mortgage with a free hoodie.

PTO is the bare minimum required by law. NE expects the maximum from you while only compensating at the minimum. 

Northeastern also heavily resists remote/ hybrid work. If you are a young professional who values this (as many do) , seek out a more modernized and progressive organization.

Ultimately, NE only looks out for their old timers and is rife with nepotism and shady business practices.  NE will be the cause of its own downfall.

I'd like to say my time at Northeastern Supply was positive, but it was a not. There are managers that constantly berate and belittle their employees, and nothing is done about it. Strong personalities are one thing, but toxic managers should not be allowed to run departments. 

There is little to no training available for staff, and I've seen it many times that employees get let go because they weren't trained properly, but were expected to know the answers. There is a great deal of toxic culture, bad-mouthing and backstabbing that goes on, and it's not even hidden. Some managers aren't qualified for their role, as they don't know how to lead and motivate, other than through fear and intimidation. 

The potential for this company is great, but the leaders seem to not be able to controller the bad apples that remain. Bad culture. They need professional help. 

This company doesn't have a dept. to advocate for employee welfare. There are no supervisors or managers familiar with federal and stated rules on employee welfare. Work here at your own risk.

Because they don't value employee welfare, their culture is terrible. 

They value car races, hunting trips, trips to an island,  and their bonuses.

When you join the company, they'll tell you they're family who work hard/play hard. They'll work YOU hard so THEY can play hard. In reality, NE stands for "never enough".

They keep employees there who are mediocre at best. When you do have enough and quit, they'll treat you terribly and talk about you for years after you leave. They don't even have anyone qualified to give references. 

Do yourself a favor and keep looking. No job is worth your sanity.

I’ve worked here for many years and find the company to have now worse than ever a toxic, negative culture.

Leadership and onboarding sell you that they’re a family. Trust me - they will work YOU hard, and THEY will get to play. 

Technology is old. The pay range is old too,  if you’re the average worker bee. 

I’ve witnessed the past year the terrible backstabbing and gossip mill is rewarded. If you are a “yes” manager, or a manager that bullies, you can spend years at this company and enjoy a fruitful career being a bully or just saying “yes” to leadership . If you’re good at responding to leadership with a “yes”, you’ll have a career here. If you push the envelope, don’t confirm or are not compliant, you’ll have a rocky road.

Best advice I can give after years here - keep your career in tact and find employment elsewhere.

The culture of Northeastern Supply is that of a sick people/culture. Employees are just numbers that work in a cubicle farm throughout the main office, and are not valued. There's an illusion presented by some charismatic c-suite leaders, but it's a falsehood. 

Management makes their revenue and bonuses from the labor they save by hiring cheap labor. They hire middle managers that think like and don't question c-suite, and the company doesn't value diversity. 

They need better resources for their people and culture needs, because what they have now is lacking. Management needs to stop with the false values, and adopt real values. They had a death in their distribution center a few years ago, and their safety program is worse today than it was then. Safety is a joke at Northeastern Supply.  I don't recommend working there, and if you do, watch your back.

I worked at Northeastern Supply for about 6 years doing everything from sales to delivery to warehouse so I can say that I got the full NE supply experience unfortunately. And I must say that this was the most disorganized backstabbing company that I’ve ever worked for in my life. They don’t have any training, after putting in hard work they don’t give raises for months to years and if they do it is very small, the computer system is outdated, they don’t invest in safety for employees one employee died in another warehouse while I was working for the company, my safety was compromised because of a forklift that was a safety hazard due to the company cutting corners because of money, I was lucky to have avoided it, at first they seemed like a decent company but once I settled in I got to experience the real NE Supply. So I don’t recommend working for this company at all.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Counter sales representative 33 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour
Truck driver 38 salaries reported	$21.92 per hour
Warehouse associate 26 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Branch manager 19 salaries reported	$77,040 per year
Inside sales representative 6 salaries reported	$32.08 per hour

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