Is Vector Marketing a Scam?
Vector Marketing - Is it a scam or not?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byNo, Vector Marketing is NOT a Scam.
Ryan says:
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Posted August 16, 2009
Toni_Roberts says:
I don't love Vector Marketing nor do I have it. I actually think that Vector Marketing is a pretty reptuable company, however they're VERY misleading in their advertising. I actually had the chance to go on an interview with the company, it was a pretty interesting and confusing experience. I discovered some surprising facts about their company that I wasn't aware of before the interview. Vector Marketing isn't a scam but their certainly not all they're cracked up to be. Actually I recorded my experience with Vector and wrote an in depth lens about my experience. You can check it out here http://www.squidoo.com/vector-marketing-scam
- Toni Roberts
Posted July 09, 2009
Ed says:
Oh my god all those people >>> are dumbasses. I've just started working at Vector this summer, at 3 weeks and made about 1,500 working only 1 to 2 appointments per day. It got great pay, flexibility, and opportunity to advance. I'm working another two jobs (1 in the morning $15/hour, and another mindless one in the afternoon $10/hour), so I do 1-2 appointments each night.
Those idiots who claim vector is scam are all lazy or gave up too fast. Granted, not all people will be successful selling knives the first week or so, but stick with it and ask the successful sales reps/advisers/FSM's how to become better.
No, I am not a Vector spy/exec/manager. Just a 19 college kid earning a shitload of money.
Posted June 24, 2009
bob says:
No it's not a scam but as other people said they are very dishonest and leave out a lot of information that new sales reps deserve to know about. I remember during my training session EVERYONE in my group (about 25 people) had the impression that they would get the base pay of $17 ALONG with any commission they made. Then the manager broke our nuts by telling us we get EITHER the base pay or the commission, whichever is higher. Also the manager did tell me that she was looking for the most skilled and qualified people, and when i looked around my training session group there were druggies and even some high school dropouts... I am currently a sales rep at Vector, and i'm gonna quit after the summer is over. I've made a couple of sales, hoping to make more. But vector seems like it's only a one time experience, and after you're done with it you're just done with it.
Posted June 23, 2009
James says:
I found this report that uncovers everything about Vector from an employee who worked there for 3 months back in 2002. You can find it at http://www.mycutcosecrets.com
Posted May 11, 2009
Wilbur says:
How could you say this company is a scam? You get to buy your own products that you then try to sell...how cool is that? My friends and family hate me, because I have sold all of them a bunch of knives that they do not need. I have made tons of money and only have to work a few hours a week. I used to go to plenty of family parties with my knives and sold them like crazy (for some reason I do not get invited to any family events anymore). I am looking for new friends (my family has disowned me). We can celebrate our new friendship with you cooking me dinner and we can use your new knives to start things off right. By the way, if you do not need new knives I do not need you as a friend, so don't bother me.
Posted May 07, 2009
slimbk says:
i dont think that the company is a scam, i just think that being a successful saleperson for the company has to be your goal in order to succeed. they catch younger people with the $17 base pay, but it is really not wat its cracked up to be. you're going into strangers home... no guareentee of a purchase... and absolutely no money for carfare to and from these appointments. now wat if the weather is bad? you're gonna be outside in the stroms and such?? better.. or else you wont get paid. the company isn't a scam, its just not m line of work.
Posted December 31, 2008
Vector Marketing is Scam
Ron Mexico says:
fuck Vector Marketing
Posted July 23, 2009
tealeaf says:
Vector Marketing is SUCH a scam. My friend phoned me and he was so excited about it and everything because this guy that we knew from school referred him. The thing was, he should've been tipped off right away because this kid was so SKETCH. He dropped out of highschool and does hard drugs etc. Right away that shouldve tipped off alarm bells. Then my other friend got a call too, except she was smart about it and phoned the kid who referred her. Apparently they GET MONEY if they phone people and refer them. We just graduated high school too so everyones desperate for money. Well the first friend went into the interview, dressed nicely all that, and got the job after the second interview. I told friend#2 that he got the job and she told me everything about how the company scammed kids and it's all on the internet. I saw all the stuff on the internet too about how its a scam and how they rip kids off. But then I saw the good things too, but I still agree with everyone who dosent like it. People who are pro for it, use numbers and percentages to make it sound better than it really is. What company this day and age doesnt have paid training? Everyjob I've ever had has had paid training. Fuck, MCDONALDS has paid training. And do you really want your friends and family paying for your wages? That's pretty sad, if you got this job they should be as poor as you, I cant believe that people actually take advantage of their connections like that. Sure the knives can cut worth a shit, but big fucking deal. What the fuck are you going to do with razor sharp knives? Stab and rob people that's what. Anyways, friend#1 doesnt want to believe all the bad things because he thinks he can make good money. I agree, you probably can but honestly, you'd have to be a real jerk and pushy bitch to sell weapons to your family, friends and connections. so Vector Marketing can SUCK IT.
Posted July 21, 2009
Cat says:
Vector tried to hire me for the summer, and I was so sketched out by the whole application/interview process that I ended up not accepting the job. The knives looked good, but that was about it.
I don't know about 'scam' per se, but the whole thing left a very bad taste in my mouth.
Posted July 14, 2009
Sale says:
Any company that won't tell you exactly what you've signed up for until well after you've committed is just plain sleazy. Any company that makes you pay money to work for them is just plain sleazy. And anyone who makes you wring your friends and family dry to get you money isn't worth it in the long run.
I should know, I worked for these chumps last summer and even though I made money and won a ton of knives in the process, I felt like a total scumbag doing it...and I'm not exactly the nicest person in the world, either.
Posted July 06, 2009
Katie says:
Deffinitly a scam, all they want is for you to sell cutco so they get their money! They claim to have a "flixiable" schedule, but thats a lie. I worked for 3 days and lost 5lbs , I didnt have time to eat till about 10pm each night, and that was the only meal I had ALL Day! & another thing, checking in with yourt manager after every demo is stupid, the only reason they do that Is cause they want to talk to the customer and manipulate them into buying something or something bigger and more money! Its not worth it.
Posted June 30, 2009
Brad says:
Appearantly the Cutco product is good, though expensive. There are many testimonials about its quality. The company's sales and recruiting practice seem to be the issue. It is reasonable to ask why, given the alledged quality of the product, it can't compete in an open market with other similar products. Clearly, based on the testimony of those who are successful with the company, a large part of the high price goes to paying commissions to the various levels of the sales structure. There are other businesses that operate similarly, insurance sales for example, but they are generally very up front about what a new salesperson must do and can expect. The overall impression from the complaints seems to be that Cutco is devious and deceptive in recruiting potential sales persons. Over several years I have had children of two families known to me make presentaions and have made a purchase each time. Both times it has been a result of a referal from a friend solicited at their presentation. Both times the appointement was solicited as an opportunity to "practice" with no expectation that I purchase. In spite of that promise both presentations pushed for the sale from someone we had a relationship with and felt bad about turning down, which would essentially cause them to fail their presentation. Both presentations ended with a push for referals to others we knew who might be interested in the product. As a consumer I find the practices unethical because they use relationships as a leverage to sell a product that there was no real need for. The person agreeing to the appointment does so as a favor to the sales person and the referring family. It is much harder under these circumstances to say no to the sales person, yet you usually feel taken advantage of, or "scammed" afterward. In spite of whatever quality or gaurantees Cutco products may have, the companies practices errode most of that. It is simply not good enough that a handful of people do extremely well for themselves. A quality product should be able to compete in an open market without resorting to deception or manipulation.
Posted June 09, 2009
bree says:
The interview consisted of, "how is your day?" "what's your major?" "where do you to go school?" "how did you hear about us?" Also, the form we filled out we only did two parts not that much writing. Then at the end we had to "sell ourselves." After we completed that we all got a letter. That letter consisted of a congratulations you have been accepted. Not even 10 minutes later as soon as I got home I was accepted by a phone call from a different number than the one I called for the office (that also called me back for an interview) must have been a cell phone. Also, after doing extensive background on this company I'm shocked this is still going on.
Posted June 04, 2009
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Toni_Roberts wrote...
I don't love Vector Marketing nor do I hate it. I actually think that Vector Marketing is a pretty reputable company, however they're VERY misleading in their advertising. I actually had the chance to go on an interview with the company, it was a pretty interesting and confusing experience. I discovered some surprising facts about their company that I wasn't aware of before the interview. Vector Marketing isn't a scam but their certainly not all they're cracked up to be. Actually I recorded my experience with Vector and wrote an in depth lens about my experience. You can check it out here
http://www.squidoo.com/vector-marketing-scam
- Toni Roberts
Posted July 09, 2009
Chris wrote
They promished me 14.25 and they havent siad a word about buy th sample kit...they was saying that i would jsut get the sample kit and the blue book with the knives pics in it....i havent payed for shit yet.....if i do end up having to pay im not becasue i got to school full time and i aint go that money to pay for it.......
FUCK THAT
Posted June 11, 2009
vectorisfraud wrote
if you are thinking about doing this vector business please go ahead and do the following..
google "vector scam" read the first link that comes up... or this link: http://www.scam.com/showthread.php?t=13862
i did go to the interview, the room was filled with people, we were assigned applications to fill out then taken into his office where we were debriefed with couple questions on our application.. (basically he just read things off our sheet)
then he said we were accepted for the next interview so we went back in the room later on a group of people came on in from the first interview they all were accepted then he went ahead and did his sale pitch on the knives... they were impressive, not worth money.. anyways he kept saying that only 20% out of us would get hired we all ended up getting sheets and hired... why would you want to join a bussiness that lies to you?!! there wasnt even a sign outside... everyone was under 21 targeting college and out of high school kids..
Posted May 27, 2009
Paul McCarthy wrote
Hey John, just show up. Tell them that you like calling on family members and that you will bug them all until they cannot stand you anymore!
Posted May 07, 2009
Wilbur wrote
I have worked there for 6 months and have made over $10,000 working less then 1 hour a week. My friends and family (well former friends and family, they have disowned me) hate me because I talked them into buying a bunch of knives they do not need, but it is their loss because at least I have tons of money. If I can find some new friends, I am sure I can even make more money. I got to buy my own knives to start, which is really cool, where else to you get to pay a company to begin a job? If anyone needs a good friend call me, and we can have dinner at your house and use your new knives to celebrate!
Posted May 07, 2009
Vector Marketing Campus Relations
Manager Chosen as President-Elect by College/University Association
About Vector Marketing's Helen Brown
President-Elect Brown graduated from Indiana University in Pennsylvania, receiving a BA in International Studies in 1993. She resides in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and has been a dynamic part of the EACE since 2001, having served as treasurer from 2005 to 2007.
Rewarding her for her enthusiastic participation, in addition to being chosen President-Elect, Ms. Brown will also receive the EACE's Outstanding Member Award for the 2007-08 year. Awarded to members who have been members at least four years, it recognizes those who've made exceptional contributions to the organization.
In a recent press release, Ms. Brown enthused, "I am very excited for the opportunity to lead such a meaningful organization as the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers."
About the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers
The EACE's mission is to promote ethics in the workforce. Working in conjunction with career outreach programs at colleges and corporations, this mission is largely achieved through training and development. A regional organization, the EACE boasts over 1,000 members.
About Vector Marketing
Vector Marketing is an industry-leading sales organization and the sole distributor of Cutco Cutlery, the largest manufacturer of kitchen cutlery in North America.
Founded in 1949, Vector marketing has been around for almost 60 years. More than a cutlery sales company, Vector made its mark with the training of its direct sales force. So impressive is the training program, it has been adopted and taught on college campuses and universities.
Vector Marketing Goes "Back to School"
Vector Marketing's sales force is made up mostly of the brightest college and university students. Every recruit is put through a rigorous training program that serves them well in whatever career path they choose. Not only do trainees learn about selling, they learn the foundation of entrepreneurialism.
Via Campus Relations, students can work for Vector Marketing and earn academic credit at the same times. The application process is quick and easy, and can be completed online.
Once accepted, the beginning of a career is born. Students are immersed in a total sales and marketing program that addresses such things as business research, closing strategies, competitive analysis, lead generation and so much more.
A Testament to Vector Marketing's Sales Training Program
Every year, Vector Marketing trains more than 40,000 students in marketing and business programs around the country.
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About the Company
Vector Marketing began as an independent distributor of CUTCO Cutlery in 1981. Outselling other distributorships over the next four years, it was named the sole distributor in 1985.
A "University" Model for Success
Vector's success with training salespeople has been adapted by several university professors into student coursework. Every person in the Vector organization starts out as a salesperson. As such, they get to learn the business from the ground up.
This type of hands-on training does three things: (i) creates organizational consistency; (ii) fosters a top-down mentality; and (iii) establishes fertile ground for a new flow of ideas.
Organizational Consistency: Because everyone receives the same training, there is a uniformity in the customer service experience. This makes it easy to correct and implement new policies and procedures.
Top Down Mentality: The president of the organization understands the fears and frustrations of the new salesman because he went through it too. This type of "top down" mentality means that corporate executives can relate to all employees. From a management standpoint, this is invaluable in employee retention.
Fertile Ground for New Ideas: Two people can have to same training and come up with very different ideas on how it can be made better.
No wonder the program has become a university model for success.
"No Skills Needed"
These words are music to beginner worker ears. Not only that, you get training that will help you in any career you choose for the rest of your life.
Business is about selling, whether it's over the phone, in person or via email. Nothing happens in business before a sale is made. Commerce flows from this simple fact. That's why salesman are highly valued employees in every organization.
Learning how to sell effectively opens doors to a multitude of opportunities. Vector Marketing takes those with raw talent and molds them into highly sought after professionals - all at no cost. The three-day training is free.
Taking Students & Creating Entrepreneurs for Life
No matter whose name is on the pay check when you work in sales, the primary person you work for is yourself.
Via its campus relations program, Vector trains students for fast-track careers in sales and marketing. And, they can receive academic credit for it.
Using first-hand experience, students learn the one-on-one sales process from the ground up. This is still the best way to learn - and appreciate - what makes a great salesman. From time management to closing the sale, students get intimate with every aspect of the sales cycle.
Upon graduation, landing a job with this background puts Vectors reps way ahead of the competition.
