sales representative

représentant des ventes

receptionist

supply chain specialist

route sales representative

Mars

I was a CO-OP student working at Accident Reporting Center. It was from Monday to Friday starting from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. What I had to do it's taking report from customers who came after getting in the accident, and doing data entry into computer before sending them to the police officers because we work together with them. We were receiving calls from customers also for all inquiries. Taking pictures of the damage vehicles to send them to differente insurance companies. I learned about when having an accident vehicle what Somebody should do. I learned different computer system. We had a time management for everyone to work efficiently. My co-workers were fantastic; we share and work in a team setting sometimes. The hardest part of the job when it is snowing and very cold outside, where everyone had one hour taking picture of the vehicles outside and place the stickers on the wet damage part of the vehicles. the most enjoyable part the customers, the police officers; the co-workers are very friendly out there. I give you one example where I worked as a counselor.

Mars Food specifically have issues with management and inconsistent caliber of line managers . Some line managers can be good, but some are terrible. The overall culture is that the general manager only interacts with his direct reports, leaving the other employees with very little visibility and sense of real ownership of the business. There is no focus on talent development and feedback (this is an organization that does NOT use 360 feedback in its framework - in this day in age!). It's also disappointing to see so many line managers who has known managerial issues continue to strive in the organization despite feedback given. Clear indication that they don't really care about the associates.

The job takes a lot of sitting down, but the Bolton (Canada Head Office) is newly renovated, open concept and dog-friendly. They have an indoor and outdoor dog park as well as a fully equipped gym, yoga and cardio classes and spacious change-rooms with showers, towels and lockers.
All Team Leads are fantastic with people, validating work and offering constructive feedback.
Plenty of opportunities to work from home in most office positions
The company expects VERY professional behavour
Tea and coffee machine is free for all associates

The Mars Chocolate Side is a disorganized mess. Product production is terrible and there are constant changes which impact sales. 

Regularly work 14 hour days, evenings and weekends. If you are looking for work/life balance of any way, shape or form this is NOT the place for you. Everyone just seems to accept this is the way it is. Also, wanting to take a few days off or a vacation? Good luck!  

The only holiday that anyone cares about is Halloween. Federal Holidays such as MLK or President's Day? Nope. Christmas? Plan on working 12/24...zero respect for your time off. They will schedule mandatory calls etc. 

Horrible company to work for.

On paper seems like the dream work culture, we are constantly asked our opinions on how new strategies are going, often many times about the same things, only to be completely ignored even when we are singing in unison off the same page, which is extremely demoralizing. The dogs are great! But unless you have never had a job before or can cope well with being taught how to suck eggs with frustratingly little opportunities to progress due to the nature of the role you're going to hate it! If you have no animal experience or qualifications it will look great on your CV if you can stick it for a few months.

You work rotating shifts 2 days then 2 nights followed by 3 days off @ 12 hrs shifts. Pay is calculated at 40 hrs only. Benefits and retirement is ok. Onboarding is 2 weeks long all video training, then they throw you on the floor with no guidance. The workers dont care to train as they are too busy sleeping or on 2 hrs breaks, so your on your own to figure out stuff. Shift leads are never around, switch shifts or off. All management talks about is safety, #s for paper and records. They dont actually care about the employee, 3,6,9 month review can be done all in a month, but not actually about performance or development,  just if your following plant safety.

Download priorities for the day, open computer when at first call, enter call and perform call reports as required.  Survey store for opportunities that exist for secondary display.  Present to store contact person any upcoming deals and opportunities.  Also relay any out of stock issues, and opportunities for additional new skus.
Management supports typical work day, and suggests any opportunity for improvement on daily calls. The most enjoyable part was presenting a product line that I fully support, and endorse.

Brutal place, terrible managers, stupid people. Total disconnect between management and people. Old equipment and ideas. I watched over 1000 people go through my area in less than five years. High turnover since they work you to your detriment. They preach a good game but it’s all talk. They’ll keep you for hours watching safety videos while highways are shut down for snowstorms. Nobody helps anyone, they all look out for themselves. It’s seriously the worst choice you can make. If you wanna spend the rest of your life in the same position with no advancement, this is the place for you!

Managing a territory making sure my accounts have a full distribution in my product line as well as selling and merchandising 

Building a great relationship with your customers is key

They treat us like family and really do care about you as a person

Alway willing to give you ideas, are team players and fun to be around

Knowing that there are lots of animals out in the world that need a better life

Our mission is feeding as many animals in the world that we can

What is the best part of working at the company?
Inclusive culture, dynamic job environment, exciting opportunities

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Missing job objectives for any reason

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Friendly and bonded teams, inclusive and supportive culture

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
12 hour staggering shifts to operate high speed conveyor and machines

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