So-so today. Was better in the past. - Sales Consultant TriNet Employee Review

3.0
23 Nov 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits, base comp, and the product is top notch when sold to the ideal customer profile. First year quotas are low for sales consultants.

Cons

Difficult to sell (and make OTE) due to underwriting guidelines. Many 1st year employees will hit club due to low quotas. Not many sales consultants with more than 2 yrs of tenure - which should tell candidates something. Marketing focus is 99% brand vs demand gen. Appt set to close ratio is low due to heavy focus on self generation and stringent underwriting guidelines

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5.0
25 Mar 2026
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Pros

Great culture, autonomy, amazing co workers

Cons

Underwriting is a bit tough

3.0
3 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There is a path to success if you work really hard and are willing to stick it out for 3-5 years, but you must know how to play the corporate politics game and can't slip, have a little bit of luck, inherit profitable relationships, and prospect and develop new broker relationships. Benefits are good, and the director's I worked under were great people. If you're in your 20's, it's not a bad place to start your sales career and make decent money. Most deals only close if the benefits pricing is favorable, Always found the offsites and team outings fun.

Cons

Highly political environment.   Highly commoditized product. A fair amount of favoritism.  The prospecting infrastructure is horrendous and limiting for even the best hunters. Splits are the devil and cause resentment amongst sales reps. If you're over 30 and looking to build a career here, would recommend you find a different PEO as there is a 90% turnover rate with first year reps and within 3 years most new hire classes are gone. About 10-20% of sales consultants find success, and the variance of new consultants who find success is in the low single digits.  TriNet isn't exactly well positioned in the market and hasn't been for a few years.   Bad blood with clients and prospects due to decisions made a few years ago for short term business gains. The executive directors and upper management come from a different time in the business.  They found success in a completely different way and completely different market that was more beneficial. They lead with a stick and that trickles down.

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