Vector Marketing

Alright, I worked for these turds after high school for a brief period. Do NOT believe the high rated comments here; this IS a pyramid scheme. Any company that employs you should never force you to purchase a «starter» kit of anything. These things should be provided. Now, Vector will make you purchase a starter kit of knives, and these are not cheap. You are selling cutlery over the phone, door to door etc… You will lose friends, family members will alienate you, and you will be miserable as a result. Use common sense, do you really think the economy is strong enough for people to want to purchase a $ 500 knife set? Come on now. It is a pyramid scheme that preys on younger people to work for them, and preys on elderly to fall for their «deals». Avoid avoid avoid.

Just your typical scam/​pyramid scheme, you basically are promised a base pay of 18 hr, but you cant even get to that point untill you sell to your family members. Also red flags should be drawn if your required a deposit before working, the employer pays you, not the other way around. If you see these posters around I encourage you to tear them apart, I hate when corporations take advantage of young adults for a quick buck.

This is a sales gig that preys on unsuspecting young people — high schoolers and college students are their prime targets. You only get paid if you sell over-​priced items to your relatives and contacts. On top of that, you have to pay them big bucks to buy sample knives. They could at least provide loaner sets (or discounted sets) or something.

I worked for Vector 5 years ago right after high-​school. It was a stressful, intense, yet meaningful experience.
I know many people have a hard time with vector at first, because it all seems a little too good to be true. Granted, it is sales. These people feed off idealism and high-​fives. It is not for everyone. But that does not mean their service is poor, nor does it mean that the product is not high-​quality.
1. You are not paying an employer to hire you. You are paying for a sample kit because you will actually own those knives. Sample kits are very helpful to for customers to see what they are actually buying, and essential in a demonstration. It would be ludicrous for a company to give out knives to anyone who walked into a recruitment interview.
2. Some offices can lack a support system, I’ve heard, and that’s an unfortunate side-​effect of giving very inexperienced managers so much control. That does not mean that it is a pyramid scheme. That is, in no way, a logical conclusion to their lack of support or the rewards they give to top producers. Personally, my office manager in south florida was very helpful and considerate of my development in sales. I know that’s not the case everywhere, and it sucks if it isn’t here.
3. Because Vector focuses on quantity instead of quality with their salesforce, as they are trained to think of sales as a number game, this is valid. But it is completely possible to make great money and make up for this. You handle all of your own expenses, and that is very empowering.
4. This is the most valid point. Vector should really work on making this clear, because many talented and honest sales-​people leave Vector because this one claim that hooks people in. Even so, if you are willing to fail and learn from your mistakes, it does not make sense to blame each office’s ethics, unless they are doing some really shady things that you do not want to represent.
Although I’ve drifted from sales and gone into teaching, I learned some great skills from my time in Vector, and encourage anyone who would like to challenge themselves to go for it.

Do not listen to the people saying this is a good place to work, I’m sure the company just forces their employees to write good reviews. It is a scam!

I remember feeling so excited when I got my first Vector letter in the mail. I just graduated from high school. A $ 17 per hour starting job would be a dream! So I decided to do some research about this company. Thank goodness I did, because the things I found were not pretty.
Here are some things every fresh graduate should know about employment:
1. Employers pay you to work for them. Not the other way around. DO NOT EVER pay an employer to hire you. Vector says you are required to pay around a $ 150 direct deposit for a Cutco sample kit. It’s a scam! Imagine you’re not selling knives, but something even more expensive. Would you buy that too?
2. It’s a Pyramid scheme. Anyone who’s taken business courses would know. Vector promises nice cars, sunglasses, etc. In reality, they do not give a $%^& about you after they’ve taken your deposit money.
3. You are not reimbursed for transportation. If they need you to go someplace to do sales, they should reimburse you. Every company I’ve worked for reimburses for transportation… and even meals!
4. Vector DOES NOT give you starting base salary. Everything is commission base, which means if you can’t sell, you don’t make money — and your $$$ is on the negative side since you had to pay to work for them. Real sales reps are given a base salary IN ADDITION to commission. Don’t forget about potential for bonus!
Bottom line, just don’t. Even if you can sell hundreds of knives, find a company that gives you salary + commission. Don’t let them take advantage of you like that.

OKAY FIRST OFF NOW THAT ALL THE CAPS GOT YOUR ATTENTION, the reason i gave this abomination unto the lord of a company a five star review is so that Unilocal wont filter/​take it down, second– I am basing my review off the vector marketing place in orland park il. i never been to california– but based on the numerous complaints the scam/​business lay out is the same. you are selling cutco knives. this is a scam and the ’ people’ who are giving this place glowing reviews are obviously fake or being paid to give this place a good review, because most of the people have only reviewed this place. first off your job is selling knives not at places THEY tell you to, you are suppose to drum up your own leads and figure out who the hell is gonna buy a hundred or so dollar knife set. HOW many people do you personally know need or want knives? so basically they are suggesting that you sell these knives to your friends and family… REALLY!?? second, they will hire ANYONE they interview so do not feel special that they hired you on the spot, they are relentless with the calls about setting up an interview if you showed only the slightest interest in their company and have the unfortunate mistake of giving them your number. I was 19 and very naïve and desperate for a job, and i stumbled upon this place. not only do they do mass interviews and hire pretty much anyone who walks in, they will keep you there all day trying to hook, line, and sink you into loving this company. cause the second they hire you they want to train you then and there while you are still on that ’ oh my god i got a job’ high. thank god i am not stupid, when i went to training they explained how the company ran with the ’ you get your own leads’ thing, and i got suspicious. then i knew it was a scam when they said you have to buy your own knife kit so you can demonstrate these ’ oh so wonderful’ knives to all your relatives they want you to push these knives on. when i said ’ i do not have one hundred dollars for knives, up until now i had no job.’ this guy literally said ” hey, cant you borrow the money from your friends/​family? besides you get to own a great knife kit. i left then and there. the only thing they got out of me was a waste of my entire fucking day. stay the hell away from this scam.

A great summer job, very flexible!

I loved working here. If you’re interested in being around a positive environment, generating long life friendships & network your way up then I suggest trying this out. I’ve gained a lot knowledge in business, communication, interaction, leadership, and time management a lot faster than any other job!

I called them for an interview and got intensely creepy Pyramid-​Scheme vibes over the phone. After cross-​checking them on forums and Wikipedia, I called back right away and canceled my interview. Do your homework before giving them a call so you know what you’re getting yourself into!

Great place to work, if you want to make money off people that trust you. You will make a lot of money but you might lose credit with your close ones. So if your the kind of person that doesn’t mind ripping people off this is for you.