REVIEW UPDATE: June 5, 2018: Sales and Marketing Group remains committed to increased customer satisfaction and has improved their business practices over the years to better serve their customers. Sales and Marketing Group is truly dedicated to making sure their customers are satisfied and that any complaints which do arise are addressed promptly and fairly.

To date, Sales and Marketing Group has made good faith efforts to resolve all complaints reported on Ripoff Report. Based on our experience, the member business has proven to be among the top members of the Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program as a Verified Safe Business™.

Over time and since becoming a member, Sales and Marketing Group has remained actively engaged and improving the way they address customer service complaints. As an active and current member of the Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program we are happy to report that now more than ever Sales and Marketing Group remains committed to improving customer satisfaction.

Remember, no company or individual can ever satisfy 100% of the people 100% of the time. There are no products or services that will always be perfect for everyone and even the best companies will receive complaints from time to time. However, by participating in the Corporate Advocacy Program, the member business has made a commitment to working with its customers to resolve complaints quickly and fairly whenever possible.

Please keep in mind that as a consumer you have some responsibilities as well. Success has many definitions that based on your past experiences, current situation and your perceived expectations. Success with any product or service is always based on the proper application and understanding. The fastest car will not run if you never turn the engine on. Look at how you used the product or service that was provided in relation with the instructions that you received. The Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program will help you get your voice heard but please be prepared with documentation and fair representation of your concern, also have an idea of how the company can fix your concern. Can they offer additional services, extend warranties, offer a fair refund or just get you talking with someone that can help. ..let them know and let us know!

*Any consumer not receiving satisfaction from a member of the Corporate Advocacy Program should email us at editor@ripoffreport.com.

Ripoff Report Verified™ REVIEW:

EDitor’s UPDATE: Positive rating and recognition has been given to Sales & Marketing Group, Inc. (SMGI) for its commitment to excellence in client and employee satisfaction.

Sales and Marketing Group, Inc and its diverse workforce provide world-class marketing solutions to its Fortune 500 clients. SMGI empowers their people, and cultivates them to help them develop into future leaders. It is because of this commitment to employee growth and retention that SMGI has enjoyed double-digit growth and geographic expansion every year it has been in business.

Sales and Marketing Group, Inc employees work hard and play hard, and every corporate employee is afforded 2 hours of daily personal development time to take them to the next level of their career. While the projects SMGI undertakes are challenging, and client expectations are high, SMGI supports and rewards its people with top pay, incentives, and frequent travel opportunities. Because the company in growing rapidly, employees hit the ground running quickly and are given significant autonomy from day one.

Ripoff Report’s discussions with SMGI have uncovered an ongoing commitment by the company to total client and employee satisfaction.

All prospective employees are required to spend one full day with the company before an offer is extended to join the team. “We look for someone who is dynamic, flexible to our Fortune 500 clients’ needs, and who desires to move up the ladder quickly,” said Tim Koontz, Director.

”With our expert teams and diverse capabilities, we can offer a variety of solutions to satisfy your organization’s marketing and brand management needs. Contact us for a free consultation so we can show you the value of teaming up with SMGI.

SMGI offers a higher compensation and bonus structure than any of its competitors, and it is important that its new hires understand its clients’ goals and their role in fulfilling them. Not all of their client projects involve glamorous ad campaigns or corporate event planning, and SMGI makes sure that the job and the potential new hire are a perfect fit for each other. The hiring process involves 3 rounds of interviews, which gives the potential employee a comprehensive process to ask questions and get real answers to evaluate the job they will be doing, and the compensation package SMGI offers. This type of hiring process is unparalleled in the marketing industry, and makes for happier, more engaged employees who get a chance to not only be interviewed for a position, but also to interview the company that is looking to hire them.

Once an employee is hired, he or she is able to roll up their sleeves and get to work right away. Landon Atkinson, Director of Marketing, is a former entry-level Account Executive and knows just how much opportunity is available. “Opportunities are endless at SMGI. There is a lot more experience to be had compared with entry-level positions elsewhere.”

SMGI listens carefully to client and employee concerns and sees them as an opportunity to learn and become more responsive. By always putting its employees first, SMGI has been able to grow rapidly and respond quickly to client needs. “Marketing is a demanding field,” said Tim Koontz, “And client demands can change quickly. Our employees are given the best training and tools in the industry so they can execute on behalf of our Fortune 500 clients.” Because of its commitment to employees, SMGI won the prestigious Best Place to Work award from the Philadelphia Business Journal.

The information provided in this report is based on comments made by Tim Koontz during an on-site inspection held by a third party verification company with no biases toward Sales and Marketing Group, Inc.

Ripoff Report Verified™ .. part of Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation & Customer Satisfaction Program.A program that benefits the consumer, assures them of complete satisfaction and confidence when doing business with a member business..

Sales and Marketing Group, Inc. deals extensively with outsource sales, marketing and advertising projects. Their clientele include companies such as Verizon and AT&T, as well as several energy corporations. In addition, they also deal in brand management and event planning.

SMGI begins their sales process by first contacting the key decision maker. For example, if their client were an apartment complex, they would contact the property manager or leasing agent. From there, they plan an event in which they pre-market, host, and follow up in order to close the sale.

When dealing with a complaint, SMGI provides 24 hour customer service and promises a one week turnaround.

During the course of the onsite interview, Mr. Koontz described an instance when a client was not satisfied with the level of service they received: “A client claimed he did not get all the services that was described when they signed up for cable service. I gave the customer back their money for that time period and he was satisfied with the results.”

When addressing the complaints that were made by former employees about not receiving proper payment for work, Mr. Koontz said that in order to resolve these issues: “[Employees] were paid out commission whether [they] were owed or not.” He went on to say that: “Service is number one and this is communicated to our clients during the first sentence that a sales person speaks.”

In order to reduce complaints against SMGI, Mr. Koontz explains that: “[The company has] taken on the attitude that if someone brings up a claim, it must have some validity to it.” In addition, they are more focused on the relationships they form with their employees, knowing that disgruntled workers are more likely to make complaints upon leaving the company.

When asked what SMGI’s relationship with CXN looked like, Mr. Koontz stated: “On paper none. They are out of business. 6 people from CXN work for SMGI.”

SMGI is very appreciative to be a part of the Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Consumer Satisfaction Program. They believe it will give customers a true picture of their brand.

As a leader within SMGI, Mr. Koontz most often advises employees on how to make their clients happy. When asked how he provides this guidance, he explained: “If there is a complaint, we figure out what it is. We conduct internal audits and follow up with compliant. In addition, we aim to create policies that will eliminate the problems for good.”

Sales & Marketing Group, Inc. (SMGI) / Management Statement

” Sales and Marketing Group, Inc employees have expressed that they feel valued working for Sales and Marketing Group, Inc. The company’s headquarters are structured in a way that fosters collaboration and teamwork, with lounges set up in common areas so that employees can share best practices. Employees who have private offices always leave their doors open, encouraging spontaneous conversation and collaboration.

One thing that is great about working here is that all employees get together every Thursday after work to celebrate company successes,” said Landon Atkinson, Director of Marketing. Employee feedback and surveys reveal comments such as this: “If you’re serious about your career, great place to get foot in the door. Amazing experience so far. First job position taken after college graduation, and I advanced within 7 months of being in an entry level position. Four years with company, still growing in upward mobility.”

This kind of employee satisfaction drives client engagement. Unlike other companies who struggle with employee performance, happy and productive employees have been SMGI’s DNA since inception. The company’s event marketing division is now responsible for 34% of all sales for a major multi-national Fortune 50 client, with better results than its internal marketing teams."

” We thrive off a competitive, structured environment on all levels,” said Tim Koontz, Director. “This belief has allowed us to expand our company from a small start-up team to a nationally recognized organization making a very large footprint in the marketing community.”

Ripoff Report was pleased to learn that SMGI’s past and current approach is focused on its pledge to total commitment towards client and employee satisfaction.

STATED IMPROVEMENTS FROM SMGI

Sales and Marketing Group, Inc recognizes that if handled correctly, complaints can be valuable learning opportunities. With the feedback generated by Ripoff Report’s review, SMGI has made organizational changes allowing its clients and employees a more streamlined approach to problem resolution and a commitment to a great employee and client experience.

In summary, after our review, which included discussions with all top SMGI management, Ripoff Report is convinced that SMGI is committed to an enhanced and comprehensive complaint review and resolution process, resulting in total satisfaction.

Read more about why consumers should feel confident when doing business with a member of Ripoff Report's Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation & Customer Satisfaction Program. Yes, it’s a long name for a program that does a lot for both consumers and businesses alike.

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As a matter of policy, when a business becomes a member of the Corporate Advocacy Program they agree to allow Ripoff Report to contact every client who filed a complaint so they can make things right with them. In order to confirm that the complaints were resolved, Ripoff Report is copied on all responses so we can insure that the member business did right by their customer.

------------------------------------------------ NOW TO THE ORIGINAL REPORT THAT WAS FILED

SMGI Philadelphia ,Formerly CXN PHILADELPHIA, Worked 50 hours a week for an entire month earned a total of $300 Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

Before I get started please realize SMGI Philadelphia is what used to be CXN Philadelphia, it has the same players, at the same EXACT address doing the SAME exact type of scam/work, they even go to the same pubs for "office night". They most likely changed their name due to the words scam and rip-off appearing after CXN Inc, when you google search the company. 
I am not a bitter employee who was fired, I was just a kid out college looking for a temporary full time job until I could get a job in law enforcement, which I am now...So there is no axe to grind here, it's just me being a good citizen, and hoping to prevent what happened to me, to happen others. I put the pieces together while doing filling out my background check section in my  PDQ booklet for my current job, it is unacceptable to write "closed down", I had to find out what happened to the company - that's how I figured out they went from CXN to SMGI 

My Story: I was out of college in 2010, needed a job they were hard to find so I turned to the job sites, and came across "looking for sports minded individual" I though GREAT! that's me! I played sports growing up it's perfect...They were one of the few to call me back out of the jobs I applied for, so I took that interview ASAP. During the interview they wouldn't give me great detail on pay or even what I'd be doing, but they told me to come back for a trial day, normally you'd think that would be a red flasher No detail in pay? What's that about? but I was jobless and desperate... turns out it's door to door sales, I still thought, screw it I am desperate and they said I could make $500 a week. You cant make that, not even close, they will tell you it is because you are not trying hard enough, that is bull- NO ONE BUYS THINGS DOOR TO DOOR! This isnt the 1950's we all have internet now! The job is 100% commission, plus you have to take YOUR car YOUR gas money and cart around anyone who does not have a car...

None of this will be told to you - what they do is prey on your desperate need for a job, and competitive nature, they make you think YOU're the problem, so that you will continually keep trying..They do "team building" to keep morale up in essence distract your from what is obvious...you are being paid way under minimum wage to spread information on Verizon's products ...I worked there exactly a month and made a total of $300..That comes out to two dollars an hour. The only people in my opinion who actually made sales were the ones who lied to old people or stay at home mom's who really had no clue what they were getting. From the opinion of somone who worked there, What this job was, is a Pyramid scam,. When I quit they told me, "I hope ya find a better opportunity than this, but it's going to be tough..I was doing what youre doing just a year ago and now look at me.." Well if they read this id like to inform them I make very good money, no I am no Millionaire like they claimed they were, but I have a house, a nice car, a job with benefits and vacation time... None of which would have been possible at CXN so if you are just out of college and you are applying to a s**t job like that and making $2 an hour...Leave it right away, do not let them brain wash you into thinking it gets better...IT DONT...UNTIL YOU LEAVE and look for a legit job, because despite what they say, door to door sales is not the gateway to being a CEO one day, youre just a pawn.