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Q&A With Acosta Employees
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How employees describe working at Acosta
Easy, they hire anyone here
It is a good position for a retired person!
They work hard & loyal.
Working with Roberta from the Houston area was one of the worst things I ever had to experience.
Quitting time after a long day
What it's like to work at Acosta
- Acosta employees generally work 8.3 hrs a day
- Employees at Acosta report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Acosta have 0 meetings
- 68% of Acosta employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Acosta employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 73% of Acosta employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Acosta employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 64% of Acosta employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Acosta Employees
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Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Acosta?
Phone interview only, next week I was told to report to a store for a reset.
5 min. on the phone, start next week
by phone. couple of days
How flexible is your work schedule at Acosta?
Not flex enough. Then they really think you are gonna get out of bed on a sat. To cover 2 stores that total 1 hour worth of work.
extremely
Very
Why work for Acosta?
If you cant find anything else
They have some of the best employees for store calls and resets
Just something part-time
What should I wear for an interview at Acosta?
business casual
Wear your pajamas if you want, phone interview.
Phone interview, wear pjs
How long do the interviews usually take at Acosta?
5 min for me
5 min
5 minutes
What is the best perk or benefit that Acosta offers?
Top Employee Response
Low priced life insurance..
There arent any at all now... Used to be.
401k match
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Acosta?
Top Employee Response
Not long at all. They have to take what they can get. Once anyone with any sense works for them for a little while, its easy to see they dont know where to allocate their money... This is what you call a "Mickey mouse" company
It was the same day for me.
couple of days
What is the dress code at Acosta?
Casual
That depends on what job you have. I wouldn't dress less than nice Jean's with dressy top. Usually business casual.
blue jeans and shirt with a collar
What perk or benefit should Acosta have?
Bonuses and incentives. And stop cutting hours
It would be nice to meet your boss someday.
Help desk that can really help
How do you feel about Acosta's future?
Top Employee Response
They wont have one
Going down the drain
Rosy
What's the work from home policy like at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
Fir most positions you're tracked & can't work from home. Not sure about home office, but I believe they're FT & must be in office 5 days/wk, as even field reps have this requirement.
There is no office to report to. Your home is base location.
I like my home work days. I get more work done. It all depends on your supervisor as to how many days you can work at home.
What's the company culture like at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
Teamwork
POOR - employees are wrong - management is right
The people are very nice to work with.
What are you most excited about working at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
I like the flexibility because I’m a student.
flexible hours and a laptop for every employee
3:30 and working at home
How long do the interviews usually take at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
20-30 minutes
process can drag on for months
1/2 hour
How do I do well in an interview at Acosta?
Don't ask dumb questions.
Acosta is a sales and marketing company with a primary focus in retail. Highlight your retail experiences. Are you a fantastic merchandiser? Can you complete resets like a pro? Are you a quick counter who can accurately complete audits? The recruiters want to hear stuff like that. They also like strong leadership skills and people who are self starters, since most of the company's work is done through remote workers. Also, if you've ever been in retail management, even if you were a shift leader at McDonald's 10 years ago, throw it out there. Most of the people I've worked with are former retail supervisors. I hope this helps anyone looking to interview. Good luck!
You should have grocery experience to be a merchandiser
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Acosta?
When can you start
When can you start?
do you have a drivers license
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
More transparency from management. More input from the field sales managers regarding what needs to be done. Specific goals and objectives that are communicated throughout the organization. Provide real information in the Acosta newsletter instead of blowing smoke up employees skirts.
raises and more space in between desks
More benefits, raises, & positive reinforcement.
What benefits does Acosta Sales & Marketing provide?
Parental leave just announced for January, 401(k) match, PPO plans, flexible hours, part-time Benefits
insurance, dental, etc
Access at your cost.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
Experience in the requested job is helpful, but often it's just being in the right place at the right time. Monitor the website very often fir new jobs, although some are internal hires that still must be posted. Recruiters call first, but they're not company employees & only have limited company knowledge. Large turnover, so jobs should come up often enough. Be careful about taking a job driving long distances due to the reimbursement policy. Good luck!
Willing to work at a low rate.
Stay active watching the postings, as there are always jobs available. Reimbursement for travel is VERY low, so be careful of your job & travel required.
How secure do you feel at your job at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
previous answers are not reflective of the current situation. job security is shaky, and mass layoffs have taken place by webinar.
very secure
This changes daily, depending on the market & clients.
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at Acosta?
To be a callused individual. They are gonna test you.
Integrity.
How hard is it to get promoted at Acosta?
Top Employee Response
That depends on which division you work for.
Just as hard as it is to buy ocean front property in arizona.
How are the healthcare options at Acosta?
Waste of time. For what you will make you can still get state insurance...
The health insurance is a bit pricey if you're part time. The dental and vision insurance are excellent and very low cost.
How often do employees get raises at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
Top Employee Response
Never. Let me restate that to the facts. I know 15+ yr employees who have NEVER received a raise whether FT or PT at same level but different jobs throughout the company. Every mgr knows they do NOT give raises & will normally tell you this honestly.
I have been employed for 18 months . I worked through Covid , I have asked 3 times politely to my manager for a cost of living raise, no response .
What are company outings like at Acosta?
Top Employee Response
They dont have any
never been invited
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36% of Acosta employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 15% are neutral and 49% would not recommend working at Acosta to their friends.
| 36% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passive |
| 49% | Detractors |
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