At the anger stage of grief - Anonymous employee Outreach Employee Review

1.0
Oct 12, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some really talented people work there doing great work when they're given the chance

Cons

For the past 4 years the promise of an IPO has been the answer to the question: "Why do you work here?" As we can all see the market is no longer receptive to any company's IPO. And the loss of that promise is like the loss of a loved one. First was denial (Q2 - there are no problems keep marching forward) Currently I believe Outreach is in phase 2 - Anger. This has led to a lot of the behaviors you seen in the most recent reviews. The firing of long term sales leadership - CRO among others. You see it in the way the CEO speaks to the employees. Telling folks he's not interested in retaining them, but interested in their revenue contribution only. You also see it with the CEO literally ripping up people's work product. He's a bully who won't tolerate dissent. The rest of the C-suite isn't dumb and know that getting in line and mirroring his behavior is the only way to avoid being the target of the outburst. Lastly, people have always been a means to the company's enrichment. The human is spoken about as a 'resource' to be depleted, used up, and discarded. I believe everyone should be able to be their authentic self at work. I also believe the CEO is being his authentic self. It just happens to be rotten and now people see it as the public persona he built has been removed

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5.0
Apr 30, 2026
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Pros

Working as a CSM at Outreach is genuinely impactful. You’re trusted to own your book of business end-to-end—adoption, renewals, expansion, and exec relationships—which makes the role feel meaningful (not just reactive support). The customers are interesting and sophisticated, so you learn a ton about RevTech, Salesforce/Dynamics, integrations, and how modern go-to-market teams operate. The people are a big highlight—smart, supportive, and generally collaborative. There’s also strong resume value here if you want to grow into more senior CS or leadership roles.

Cons

The role can feel intense at times. CSMs carry a lot of responsibility, and portfolios can be full, so balancing renewals, risk, enablement, and expansion all at once can be stressful. Things move fast and priorities can shift, especially during periods of change, which can create ambiguity and occasional burnout.

4.0
Mar 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great work-life balance and flexibility with remote work while still feeling connected to the culture. The Atlanta office is excellent, with thoughtful events, strong hospitality, and a great Midtown location for internal meetings and customer engagements. The company is highly focused on AI, offering exposure to innovative use cases and forward-thinking customers, which creates strong learning and growth opportunities. Colleagues are respectful, collaborative, and overall the company hires high-quality talent. Travel is encouraged when there is a business case, which helps strengthen customer relationships. Benefits, especially healthcare, are very strong.

Cons

At times there is a lack of accountability and visibility from leadership, and limited opportunities for skip-level engagement. Some critical tools and systems have been changed or removed too frequently, creating inefficiencies in day-to-day workflows. There is no 401k match, which is a noticeable gap compared to industry standards. Compensation and merit increases do not always appear to be clearly tied to individual performance, which can be discouraging.

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