ReachLocal Employee Reviews for Internet Marketing Consultant

"Cutting edge company with great growth potential."

What do you like about working at ReachLocal?

"This is a pure, outside sales job in an industry that is in it's infancy. ReachLocal provides every tool and resource possible in order to make each Internet Marketing Consultant (IMC) successful. From day one this company has been 110% honest and up-front with each IMC. This job is very hard and there is no easy way to become successful in this industry. They tell you this in the interview, boot camp, and every day you are on your job. What I love about ReachLocal is that I own my business. The sky is the limit and every step of the way ReachLocal is pushing me to be better and more successful."

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

"STUDY, STUDY, STUDY. Know the business inside and out before your interview. You have to be willing to eat, breath and sleep both ReachLocal and the Industry to be successful at this job. If you come to the interview resting on your past experience or education then you will be faced with a very steep and slippery slope to climb to the level of expertise where ReachLocal wants you to be. So you may as well start early by being a student of the industry before your interview."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"My management team is amazing, and one of the best in the company. I wouldn't change anything."

"ReachLocal Rocks. Just know the only place you'll find success before work is in the dictionary."

What do you like about working at ReachLocal?

"I'd never heard of ReachLocal when recruiting contacted me. Unsure, I discussed the opportunity with a business mentor of mine. Thankfully (a business owner herself) she explained to me the need for RL's services and the value of a consultant working side by side with her to develop online marketing strategies . I accepted a position with ReachLocal on my birthday. Having been a part of the team now for nearly two years, I consider this job one of the best gifts Ive ever received.There is nothing better than representing a company that is client (and employee) centric. ReachLocals success comes from a combination of unreal technology powering products/services in demand and people who care selling them. Unlike my previous sales job, ReachLocal offers a work environment that is mature, supportive and fun. Offices are filled with dynamic consultants whose passion is contagious. The opportunities for advancement are endless. It is specifically because of the environment and opportunity that its been an easy decision for me to reject other companies recruiting efforts. Even with an initial promise of more pay, there is no way I would gamble with the job satisfaction I currently have. One more thing I want to share is that I have a young family. They are my top priority. Babies in the house mean I am always busy and get very little sleep. Did I mention I get very little sleep My point is - I still wake up every morning enthused and ready to get to work. Being a part of ReachLocal never feels like a chore. I learn something new every day, I am an asset to my clients and I work with the most amazing group of talented professionals. I'm thankful to consider myself a part of something really great."

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

"One thing to consider if interviewing with ReachLocal is, at heart, we are a sales organization. Having top notch technology, innovative product solutions and industry clout does not eliminate the need for hard work. If you love sales like I do, get excited about selling something that matters but recognize that the backbone of what is required here for success is universal to all sales professions."

What don't you like about working at ReachLocal?

"Even with all of the ReachLocal greatness there are real challenges. As an IMC, you can be pulled in a lot of different directions. Holding yourself accountable to the demands of your clients and the expectations of the company means feeling spread thin at times. The best way to combat this is to stay prepared and organized."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"One thing I would like to see is consistent, concise in-office (real time) training around our product suite. I would also suggest to managers that they implement better in-office strategies for grooming new IMCs once they arrive to local offices from boot camp. Its my opinion that the transition between learning what we do and communicating it effectively needs more coaching. Everyone benefits when IMCs are representing our value, products and expectations correctly to advertisers."

"Excellent product for some small business. They need to stop being so greedy"

What do you like about working at ReachLocal?

"the concept was EXCELLENT"

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

"take it if you get it"

What don't you like about working at ReachLocal?

"the fullfillment and follow through on the concept was terrible"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"stop being greedy"

"Don't work here, you're welcome."

"Professional Enivornment, Great People, Your not going to get rich."

What do you like about working at ReachLocal?

"Professional Environment, Amazing Founders and Top Level Executives, Exceptional Growth, Real Technology"

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

"Understand the market and competition before going in. Understand the value of ReachLocal and the type of clients they are going after. Have no hesitation to pick up the phone and call. This is a sales position after all, Cold Calling and Appointment setting is a must."

What don't you like about working at ReachLocal?

"In the Sales position, you are limited to selling in your region and to certain types of businesses. Anything smaller or larger than the ideal account for a client poses problems down the line. Growth is possible but rewards are limited."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Create incentives at more achievable levels. Create better understanding beyond sales training for the product. As competition increases in the space, potential clients become savvy with tech jargon and expectations."

"Not that great!"