Trade Sales Consultant - Smoke and Mirrors - Trade Sales Representative Pella Employee Review

2.0
17 Nov 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing product with thoughtful design and engineering. Most employees are hard working and willing to assist. Good complete window line offering. Good initial pay.

Cons

Deceitful management. The PDSN's are not helpful with one's own business development in terms of administrative assistance and especially management in terms of working with reps to develop new business. PDSN was unwilling to entrust Reps with any established account. Only receive one week of hands on training in Pella, IA, which was great, but you are on your own after that. PDSN's don't share good or "Key" accounts with employees. PDSN was cryptic in terms of salary vs. draw. Pella Overly pushes Vinyl Window sales which are good but priced higher that competition. Pella Vinyl is limited in terms of window combinations and colors making a hard sale.

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5.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pella offers a strong culture with a genuine focus on people, quality and community. I appreciate the collaborative environment and the pride people take in the work we do. It’s a place where your contributions matter and you feel connected to the bigger picture.

Cons

No major downsides based on my experience.

4.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great product, hours were good, and good culture overall. I worked there for well over 10 years and was very sad to leave.

Cons

The Birmingham branch went through several owners during my long tenure with the company. Each owner had its pros and cons. Eventually Birmingham was bought out by the corporate office. The company constantly changing owners gave alot of anxiety and employees were often left feeling a lack of stability. There is not alot of room for growth and the starting pay is not the best, unless you are in Trade sales.

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