Working at Briggs Equipment in Dallas, TX: 4 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Dallas, TX Area

"I've worked for Briggs Equipment for many years. And it's slowly sinking. Policy gets twisted to fit whatever situation. Extremely high turnover, no training, tons of billing issues and disputes, un-qualified managers, broken or no available equipment but constantly forced to sell. Extremely high benefits, Nothing is confidential with HR or management. HR has way too much power, which is causing the company to sink faster than Titanic."

"Co workers are wonderful. Pay was on low end of the scale but the benefits were good and that kind of made up for it. I can't make a comment on the leadership because I felt there isn't any."

"Trust issues, no inventory, and a horrible service department."

What do you like about working at Briggs Equipment?

"Outstanding world class benefits, largest equipment dealer in North America!"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you have industry experience and have been with another dealership, take everything you know and leave it at your door step before you leave your house."

What don't you like about working at Briggs Equipment?

"No inventory to sell from. There is a huge distrust level between management and the sales department. I have been in the material handling business for (20) years and have never seen a dealership operate with so much distrust. Your only thinking level will be in a tiny box, when you even think outside the box, someone will kick you back inside. There also seems to be a huge disconnect between everybody. If you need something done, you better be prepared to take it from cradle to grave. The service department is horrible, they treat the smaller companies like step children. Back to not having inventory, I should also say they are the largest equipment broker in the world. Because they really have nothing for sale, only for order to sale. So if youre someone who likes to sell features and benefits, this is not the job for you!!!You will have some really nice brochures to sell from but thats it! The sales system is more account driven then territory driven, as people leave the company accounts are handed out to other reps, so if someone new comes in he/she will not be selling, they would be developing business from handing out nice brochures with quotes with huge delivery times."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Drive down the road to your local equipment dealers and look at there yards, that would explain why they sell more parts and units!!! Its hard enough to sell equipment, you make it harder with all of your paperwork and lack of inventory."

What do you like about working at Briggs Equipment?

"The employees were very friendly, outgoing, loyal and trustworthy. The company treated employees with respect."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest and do not exaggerate your experiences and qualifications."

What don't you like about working at Briggs Equipment?

"The industry was very cyclical. The construction industry suffered severe declines after 09/11/2001 and did not recover until 2004."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Get out and visit with employees to determine their likes and dislikes and seriously consider the valid suggestions offered by employees."