I loved how Aptive leaves a lasting impression just after one summer! The training to develop into a high preforming sales and marketing intern is on another level! Not to mention I made more in my first summer with aptive than the previous 4 summer jobs combined. Aptive has a very high energy culture that expands beyond just sales and into real estate investing, financial literacy and understanding taxes! Pretty cool that a summer job turned into a full time career where I’m happier than I would be if I was in medical school and have a much more enjoyable life style as the summer sales program is only 15 weeks and I’m able to take the remaining 8 months off!
What I wish was different
I wish I would have heard about this position sooner. Hearing about cold calling and door to door marketing had a very negative light about it but it was always from someone that didn’t actually do it. I wish the opportunity was more wide spread as most college students like myself would just look for internships that are unpaid just to work at a well known company gaining subpar skills. This is a school of hard knocks as Aptive and sales in general aren’t easy, but that’s why those who complete a summer tend to be way more successful in their careers compared to someone that joins the corporate world at 22 years old and never experience things outside of that world. Phil Knight ,Mark Cuban, and George Clooney all started in this field yet the business of college hardly ever offers these opportunities to students.
Advice
You have to be in a position where you want to go against the norm. I had a lot of college debt and no money from family to help me through school. I was motivated to try something new and a full commission job on the sales force was scary but exciting at the same time. I knew what I was going to make at $20 an hour for my old summer job no matter how hard I worked. At Aptive I didn’t know what I would make but I was very dedicated to do more and that lead to on average of $100 an hour in my first summer. Thank goodness I bet on my self rather than another hourly position like I had done in previous summers!
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Sales Team Leader
December 2020 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
Aptive Environmental provides college-aged people with unparalleled leadership and sales training. I’ve been working with the company for 3 years now, and I love the culture and growth-centered training. Working as a sales representative and transitioning into team management after only one year with no previous sales experience, I can honestly say that there is no better opportunity for upward mobility in an organization than with Aptive. I would recommend anyone who is hard-working, personable, and gritty meet with an Aptive representative and see what this job could do for them.
What I wish was different
Advice
This job requires mental fortitude, the ability to be personable, and a good attitude. Anyone who possesses these traits has the potential to see great success working with Aptive. It is not uncommon for new hires to earn 6 figures and high 5 figures with proper training.
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dispatcher
May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Good
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Be great
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Summer Sales
May - July 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Enjoyable summer with a good group of guys
What I wish was different
Better market for pest
Advice
Work hard and stick to your tasks
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Service Rep
April - August 2019 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
The pay was pretty decent. The work was physically demanding but mentally very easy. The work was consistent so I was able to make sure I always had hours.
What I wish was different
I wish I didn't have to work every other Saturday.
Advice
Try to avoid doing this in Arizona over the summer. Aptive is in a lot of other places with better climates during the summer.
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Pest Control Worker
May - June 2019 • Austin, TX
What I liked
I loved being able to do my own thing, obviously I was preparing to go out and knock doors and run into a lot of people, but at the end of the day it was the first hand experience that helped the most and really helped in my mental growth.
What I wish was different
I wish I had just prepared better, gone out and done it prior to heading out there to Austin. Just to get a feel for myself.
Advice
Door to door knocking is hard, it’s not just walking around knocking doors talking to people and thinking everyone will be friendly. Its a hunt, a hunt for a sale or just for that opportunity to get your pitch out and lure your pray in. There’s the hunt that is a thrill. And the kill which is the sale that comes as a reward.
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Route Manager
April - September 2019 • Las Vegas, NV
What I liked
I liked the team atmosphere and camaraderie that was always present. But even as a team you’re individually recognized and trained.
What I wish was different
I wish I’d been more experienced before I started the job, but luckily you get a lot of great on the job experience.
Advice
You need to keep a laser focus on your goal, and push all negativity and distraction out of your life or else you’ll lose out on success you could have had.
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Route Manager
May - August 2019 • Austin, TX
What I liked
I really enjoyed my manager Kenny Gordon who did a great job running the team as well as motivating us to work hard.
What I wish was different
Not much, I have worked for Aptive for over 3 years now and have really enjoyed my experience.
Advice
The job is difficult, but if you can do it there is nothing else that will pay more than this job. Aptive is the best door to door company. I am not saying that just because I worked there they have the stats to prove it as well.
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Sales and marketing intern
May - August 2019 • Princeton, NJ
What I liked
My coworkers and being away from everything for a summer. It was refreshing and advanced my maturity as well as improved my confidence and mental strength unlike any other job. Super rewarding because it is commission based so the amount of work you put in correlates directly with how much you make. Pay was fantastic.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have stayed up there for longer and had more time to work for them.
Advice
It changed my life.
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Sales rep
May - July 2019 • Madison, WI
What I liked
I like the environment of the job. I also liked the really good pay.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Working hard pays off.
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Sales
May 2019 • Medford, NY
What I liked
Hard job but it made money to pay for more than school. Learning opportunities here are huge! They focus on personal improvements rather than just sales/money.
What I wish was different
Nothing, great job
Advice
Prepare beforehand
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Technician
May - August 2019 • Sacramento, CA
What I liked
Very good environment. The branch manager is a super great guy that looks out for everyone under his care. Lots of employee benefits and incentives
What I wish was different
Pay could have been a bit higher for the quality of work that was expected. I would've liked commission based pay as a motive to work harder
Advice
Study hard for the pest control test if you plan on working in california
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Sales Representative
May - August 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
I loved being able to interact with all kinds of people. The team environment was also very positive and I was able to make lifelong friends.
What I wish was different
I wish that there were more resources to help me reach my goals for number of sales.
Advice
It was absolutely a mental challenge to be able to go from door to door in the hot sun. The best thing you can do is to just keep a good attitude.
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Route Manager
May - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
A job that pays on skill, rather than time/labor.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Eliminate distractions and make connections.
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Sales Manager
January 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I love the environment and the people that I worked with
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had even more friends do it with me!
Advice
Give it all you have! It’s just for the summer, so make sure to get the most out of it!
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Sales Representative
May - August 2019 • Killeen, TX
What I liked
It pays so well. Graduate with zero debt and be able to be an independent adult. It gives you great experience and can be fun if you enjoy the weekends.
What I wish was different
Advice
This job is hard and time consuming. You must be willing to give up your summer by moving somewhere else in the country for 4 months and working 9-10 mon-fri 8-4 sat. If you are a hard working and driven person, this may be for you. If you want an easy job that makes you a lot of money then this is NOT for you.
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Sales Rep
April 2019 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
The technology and culture
What I wish was different
Better leadership and operations.
Advice
Do summer sales with caution
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Sales man
April - August 2019 • Woodland Hills, CA
What I liked
I liked how there was a team goal and how within the team there was genuine care for each others success.
What I wish was different
I wish the company was more upfront and transparent, that’s there wasn’t so many sudden changes in important things.
Advice
It doesn’t matter if you’re greedy, you should be because this is your life and your money.
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Summer sales
June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
It was great made a lot of money
What I wish was different
Wish I would have started working earlier
Advice
Get involved with it as soon as you can
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Sales Represntative
May - August 2019 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
Good Pay
Good Environment
They let me take time off
What I wish was different
Gone to a different place
Advice
Do it, I gained so many skills and although it was challenging I greatly benefited.
