PMT Corporation

Kind of funny how the majority of the post here are negative. What does that tell you? PMT is a bad, bad company. I mean..... Unless you want to get fucked out of your expense money, sell a piece of shit product, answer to a manger like Ken who know absolutely nothing about anything..... hey by all means, take a job with them. Then a year from now, you will be on this bashing the hell out of PMT.

 

Anyone who has current feedback on PMT? About to do an interview and would like to know what is really going on here! I appreicate the help.

 

Hows the plastic surgery side of the company and how does it stand in the industry? Is it legit device experience. Base is very low for device sales and they sell it as entry into device sales.

 

Just don't do it. Find something else. It's legit device sales but what you'll go through is crazy. Micro-management at it's finest! And when you leave and they owe you a few thousand in expense reimbursements, the owner ( Big Al ) won't hesitate to get on the phone with you and tell you to go fuck yourself. Several former employees now have a lawsuit against PMT for not being paid what was owed.

 

I understand that PMT is probably the only company in the country willing to hire sales reps with no experience, and I agree with some of the others that you get a lot of good experience in the field. However, taking a job with PMT to gain experience is like selling your soul to the devil. No - I take that back - you ARE selling your soul to the devil.

Al Iversen and PMT hold an unreachable set of standards: no matter WHAT you do, it's not good enough. For those of you who are ready to jump down my throat for that comment, I do not mean that your sales goals are consistantly raised -- I mean that you could be the perfect salesman, always meeting your quota, consistantly bringing in new customers, submitting your expense reports on time, etc ... but Al will find SOMETHING wrong with you. In fact, it seems that the better the salesman you are, the more Al hates you. If he doesn't have anything to scold you for professionally, he is NOT afraid to get personal. I have had him scream and swear at me with his finger in my face because another employee went on the internet at work.... and apparently that's my fault?

I wish that I could tell all who are even considering PMT as an employer what this place does to you. It will turn you into a different person. If you had any zest or flavor, Al will quickly put an end to that and turn you into another one of his robots. If you enjoy working in the type of environment where, when you hear the jingle of keys you run for your phone and pretend to be talking to a customer... or for someone who CONSTANTLY reminds you that "this is not a country club" every time he passes your desk (because the 2 are so EASILY confused) but then sends out a memo telling you 'not to create a depressing work environment for others'... or for someone whose lawyer is in the office just as often as his salaried employees and isn't afraid to fire his own children (yes... you read that correctly) -- then PMT is the place for you.

Though few do manage to find success and/or escape without having to call a lawyer (and by few I mean a handful), do not let them fool you into thinking that it is because they worked hard and followed the rules. That only means that someone else had a larger bullseye on their back and Al didnt have enough time to screw them over, too.

I think a lot of people take a job here thinking "it's a paycheck" -- but don't count on that either, especially if you're a sales rep. Checks are withheld from people ALL the time -- which I'm sure is why they still don't have direct deposit, since that would mean losing the joy of potentially ruining at least one person's lilfe. Al could care less if you have a mortgage to pay or children's mouths you need to feed. Don't bother filing a complaint with HR either, because he will go into their office and destroy any record of it. Oh... and speaking of HR... if you're looking at taking THAT job, prepare to do THE most UNETHICAL things you have ever heard of in your life.

At this point I'm sure you're thinking "they're lying... he can't do that, it's illegal." I know... he knows... we ALL know. But he does it -- because in order for anything to happen the person needs to realize it's illegal, find the money to pay a lawyer, and be willing to hang onto the drama of that place until it's able to be settled. Unfortunately, Al makes sure that you only have enough money to eat and pay rent, and the second you walk out the door you want to forget the place even existed and get as far away from it as possible.

Basically, PMT IS the Hunger Games. If it's the ONLY way to get into the medical device field, pick another career. Stay... away... from PMT. That place is CANCER!

 

Haha, this must be Al
Terrible company!

 

100% true

 

I read these posts and I just wanna laugh....for those who would seek employment with PMT I speak the gospel truth....

You can CHOOSE to complain about the low base salary and you can CHOOSE to complain about the required overnights or the daylite program etc etc....Or you can CHOOSE to do what I did during my two years with this company. I knew I wanted a Medical sales career, so I used my time to develop my skills and break into the industry. To make myself marketable to other companies by performing to the best of my abilities while I was there. I was hell bent on not WASTING my opportunity or WASTING my time complaining about things that were out of my control. I made the absolute most of the opportunites that were afforded to me....so while # 8 was sitting in his Redroof Inn with his Taco Bell whining like a five year old girl, I was at busy living it up in whatever city I was in, Sports Bars....Casinos....Strip Clubs...you name it! I had the time of my life on the road and was ALWAYS above quota.

I also read these comments about Mr. Iverson. NEWS FLASH....Al runs a multi-million dollar company so I am sorry if he doesn't want you facebooking or playing on the internet #64. In fact the two occasions I met Mr. Iverson I was treated with respect and professionalism.

I would recommend PMT to ANYONE wanting to break in Medical Sales and build their resume, where else could you get OR experience right out of the gate? If you have the guts to get the job done PMT is an EXCELLENT place to get your start. My tenure with PMT got me my current job, and for that I am very grateful. I don't know where my Medical Sales career will take me, I am VERY excited. What I do know is that I'll have my house paid off in three years and retired before the age of 50 because of Al Iverson and the opportunity he gave me. So in closing......

Thank you Jason Hudson
Thank you Ken Holtchlag
Thank you Mr. Iverson

 

I currently am employed with the PMT and have a lot of good things to say about this Organization. Most of these comments I have read are outrageously false and are blown way out of context. Over my past years involved with the PMT, I have learned a ton about the Medical device world and how this Industry operates. While with the PMT, I have seen some major improvements; Restructuring from within, New technologies and computer updates, Flexibility, Exciting new product developments going through their registration process and a new sense of respect for all the PMT employees. My time here thus far has taught me a lot about the medical industry and has given me valuable knowledge which has assisted with my personal growth and development.

 

Why so much turnover? I always see vacancies posted on CareerBuilder for territories throughout the Country.

 

Why so much turn-over? I truely feel the reason is due to many reason's, both controllable and un-controllable factors. First, Have you ever been an outside territory medical sales representative before? Have you ever been associated with or directly worked in the office of a highly regulated manufacturing company? If you have seen both sides, then you know it's far from being an easy task to handle or being part of. The nature of the medical world field has changed tremendously over the past few decades. In the past there were few hurdles and hoops to jump through, due to the limited regulation and quality standards. In todays world it's extremely difficult to introduce and register a new medical device into the market place. On average it takes 2-4 years to start the process and finish a new product as well as getting the product registered for sale. The point I'm trying to make is that it is not an easy and comfortable job working in the medical field. Lives are at stake, quality of product needs to be extremely high, people need to be credible and on time always (most people have problems making it to their personal dental appointment on time), and Doctors and physicians expect the world out of you, the company and the products. I feel a lot of people join the medical arena thinking its this glamorous career, when it's actually a lot of work, BUT it can be very gratifying and rewarding. You are helping and improving lives every day. PMT has a great array of medical devices in niche segments. It is a small company with good benefits, a good work place environment and good systems and structure in place. PMT is a great place to gain knowledge and learn about the medical industry. People leave PMT for these reasons: they feel they have maximized their potential in their territory and want to be compensated more and see no way of doing so, their bored with selling class 1-2 devices and are ready to take on larger responisbilities with a different, more diverse, or sophisticated medical firm, they thought a career of being a medical sales rep. was easier than expected and are not hitting expectations, the medical industry is not for them. In my opinion, the company is a great foundation for getting your feet wet in the medical industry.

 

Thanks - are you able to elaborate at all on the recent EEOC allegations against the company? I'm hearing some pretty scary things.

 

READ THIS WHOLE THING, IT IS WRITTEN WITH HONESTY!!! I am not bashing or praising, but I feel the need to give my opinion, as it's like making it through "2 a days" in football training camp. I went to cafepharma to read up on PMT, and after reading everyone's horror stories, I still took the job for a few reasons. I thought gaining valuable experience in medical device sales would benefit me, and I could then see where it took me after a few years. It all depends on how you look at it. If you go there hoping to grow with the company, it's not really going to happen. It's a small company, and it seems like they are not interested in growth. They give small salaries, small expenses, and small allowances. Go there if YOU KNOW FOR A FACT that you want to be in med device, because you will gain hospital/O.R. experience. Don't go there expecting to make tons of money. When you have that year or 2 of experience and go to a larger company with a bigger salary, expense account and benefits, you will be successful (if you work hard). Some sales reps have their act together and can really do well for themselves (I personally knew two of them). They put in good days of sales calls, stay organized, fly under the radar, and depending on the territory and where you live, you do not have to travel overnight more than twice a week. My experience with this company was short and sweet. When you resign, they try to intimidate you by sending letters to you stating that "if you do not send back ALL pmt materials and products, you will be docked $300 per day that your samples are late 5 days after your resignation date" <--- yeah that's a true statement! However, they did not do that, they sent me all of my expenses and income that was rightfully owed to me. (took some asking nicely on my part, and it was late, but better late than never) Bottom line is, unless you graduated with some kind of engineering/business combo degree from a top notch school, you are not going to immediately get a job in med device sales with a major player, so if this is a field you are interested in, it's better than selling hot dogs on the street because you wont get experience in hospitals (might make more money though). There is no doubt that it is a weird company, no internet access, no corporate email... but no harm was done to me personally. Good luck!

 

I'm trying to get into medical sales as well. There must be some truth to these negative posts. They are hiring in my area I swear every month. Every month I see the same opening; that never looks good. Sounds like a revolving door. I'd stay away!

 

Dear "sales clerks"

I don't usually respond to internet trolls but I saw an opportunity. LOL, apparently you greedy filth mongers couldn't. Hence.

Welcome to the real world. Your parents did NOT do you a favor by spoiling you and spoon feeding you, you've graduated with your fancy Poli Sci degree and want a career in med sales...? PMT did YOU a favor and gave YOU a chance, and it's PMT's fault you sucked at your job?


Because YOU sucked at your job at PMT, don't post negative comments on this job board.

PMT Corporation is always hiring, now accepting resumes from people who have the following:

-Character
-Work ethic
-Honesty
-Integrity
-Backbone
-Sense of Humor

 

That sound like a comment from Ken the sales manager... as in Ken who has no idea what a customer list is. Ken isn't even qualified to manage a McDonalds. He's WAY over his head as a sales manager.

Maybe it was Al, the owner, who made this post. Classic.... he's looking for someone with character, honesty, and integrity considering Al is one of the most dishonest people you'll ever meet. Just read all the post by previous reps. I had to threaten a lawsuit because he was withholding money owed to me after I quit. (Salary and expenses)

Al, Ken, or whoever made this post.... you can talk tough all you want. You're not fooling anyone.

 

I implore you. Find anywhere else for a career; the stain on your soul from this company takes a long time to scrub away.

 

I worked there in the early 90s and it is the absolutely worst job in the world. They just copy other companies products and try to patent them as their own. The owner is truly a psychopath. Run, run, run away from this company. I have never seen a company as bad as this one.

 

Do you still get $65.00 a night for a Hotel and required to travel two days a week? That business model always made me laugh!

 

Al is getting torn apart on here. Serves him right. I threatened to sue him once because of withholding money he owed me. (This was right after I quit.....because it was awful.)

And apparently Ken isn't qualified to manage McDonalds per some of the posters. Lol. What a shame that Micky D's is getting a bad rap because of that joker Ken. Honestly, I'm not sure if Ken could even manage a one man kiosk at a mall. Dude is so incompetent.

Look no further potential job seekers. PMT is the undisputed king of clown show companies. Hell, I'm shocked that Al Iversen, the owner, isnt in jail for fraud by now.