Great place to get paid - not much else. - OUTSIDE SALES Cintas Employee Review

2.0
1 Sept 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Very good compensation & benefits. Some of the best paying sales jobs in the industry. Great place to learn how to sell. Management is compensated based on how well their team performs, so there is a definite incentive to make sure that individuals succeed. The opportunity for advancement exists if you are willing to relocate and stay within the same business unit.

Cons

Very much a meat grinder with a premium placed on results above anything else, including integrity. The expectation is to hit your number no matter what - no excuses! Limited ability to move outside of your assigned business unit and explore alternate career paths. Questionable eithical behavor is rewarded and tacitly encouraged.

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5.0
26 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working at Cintas First Aid & Safety has been one of the most rewarding professional experiences I’ve had. From day one, it’s clear that the company genuinely cares about its employee partners and wants them to succeed. The training is thorough, hands‑on, and designed to set you up for long‑term growth. Leaders are approachable, supportive, and always willing to jump in and help. What I Love Most: - Strong, positive culture of teamwork - Career growth opportunities - Meaningful, impactful work — what we do matters - Great training, continued development, and support - Stability and benefits

Cons

No company is perfect, but the challenges here tend to be the kind that help you grow. Fast‑paced days, high expectations, and a results‑driven environment. If you’re someone who thrives on structure, competitive spirit, and momentum, you’ll fit right in.

2.0
23 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The Commission is great. You can make good money in this place.

Cons

While the pay is good, the culture here is not. It is incredibly restrictive. It is very much a “Do what I want you to do, how I want you to do it, and when I want you to do it” management style. They constantly remind you of how much money you can make there which gets annoying after a while. The service team and the sales team are constantly at odds. Not just Cintas, but the industry in general is very sleazy, much like a car dealership. They screw over their smaller customers with enormous year over year price increases. I know a particular salesperson who is having a lot of success their who has no problem lying to his customers, and never answering their calls when the problems come. As long as he keeps the deals coming Cintas does not care. Corporate greed is on full display at Cintas. The Management Development program for college graduates seems like a great opportunity. If you are a young college graduate and you get the opportunity, I would recommend that.

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