Good Company, Sales structure is difficult to market - Trade Sales Representative Pella Employee Review

3.0
11 Apr 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent compensation if you are consistently hitting monthly goals. Friendly environment, Okay training.

Cons

You are forced to sell against big box stores that can sell the same product for significantly less. Leads are few and far between and you are expected to generate 75% of your business yourself. On boarding is clunky and there isnt too much direction the first few months.

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Pella Response
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Hello, thanks for your review. We're sorry that you didn't have a great onboarding and training experience; we do our best to provide team members with the tools they need to be successful. Pella has a unique distribution strategy that allows us to meet the differing needs of our customers. Thanks for all of your efforts during your time with Pella.

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5.0
4 May 2026
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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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