"I have been with City Electric Supply since August of 2008, and they have been a good company to work for. It is family owned, so they are in the best interest of their employees, and reward us for our efforts to push the company.However, their pay scale is the same across the country regardless of where you live, and it is not enough for some areas. I lived in Denver, Colorado and the cost of living there is reasonable, compared to California it is difficult to maintain a lifestyle. I would like to stay with the company, but the chances to move up are very slim due to the way they divide the regions throughout the country, and the number of people appointed to manage them doesn't leave a lot of room for advancement.I would recommend the company for someone that is looking for a way to learn how to run a business, and how to be an effective sales person that if wanted, can translate into another industry."
Year | Salary |
---|---|
2011 | $4 |
2012 | $2 |
2013 | $3 |
What do you like about working at City Electric Supply?
"I loved my employer, employees and customers. It was really a pleasure to serve others in a management capacity."
"Company was new to the area, very exciting at start, but inadequacies began to arise as to operation."
"Doesn't tell all the whole story."
What don't you like about working at City Electric Supply?
"Sales position--variety in daily customer contact"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Be more flexible in pricing and offerings. Know competition."
"A 2.4 billion dollar company run with a family attitude"
What do you like about working at City Electric Supply?
"Company was like it was my own franchise"
What don't you like about working at City Electric Supply?
"The early hours and opening the store at 6:30am"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"More positive attitude"
"Their business concept needs a lot of work to be successful in Chicago."
What do you like about working at City Electric Supply?
"They provided me the opportunity to expand my electrical sales career."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Do more research into the company and their philosophy."
What don't you like about working at City Electric Supply?
"Their lack of purchasing power, (individual branches did their own purchasing), and product availability."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"To investigate more opportunities and areas before they invest."
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