Cons outweigh the pros - Business Development Representative (BDR) The RealReal Employee Review

2.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Remote -Great coworkers -Flexibility -Monthly opportunities to earn additional funds from contests

Cons

-CONSTANT company wide and departmental changes (workflow, leadership, structure, SOPs, tech, systems, CRM operations, expectations, etc.) New SOPs are very often implemented without being fully fleshed out or thoroughly tested. Just about every month there’s some new standard or expectation being implemented and leadership expects everyone to be extremely positive about it and 100% flexible. Criticism and feedback can feel like walking on eggshells with senior leadership. -Pay is extremely low compared to industry standards. With the constant adjustments and flexibility required from bdr’s, the low pay can make the work feel completely unsustainable and draining- which explains the high turnover. Most people stay in the role for a year or two before moving on or getting let go due to performance.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
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Pros

Overall, the receiving team is very sweet and engaging. They try to help you when you need it or ask for it.

Cons

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2.0
Jul 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Great coworkers - Handle fun products - Front line works their tails off

Cons

- Senior Leaders (some Sr. Mgrs, mainly Directors and up) really don't do much but sit in meetings and blame their teams for their leadership deficiencies. Not to mention they love to never be in office but can't wait to tell you why you should be there. - Changes are constant: Quality Standards, SOPs, Order of Ops, CRM - With little to no training or guidance. The 3 auth centers operate "the same" but really there are drastic process differences in each along with leadership. - Leaders do anything to deflect blame and responsibility. The front lines are worked to exhaustion with unrealistic goals (if TRR was serious about their standards and what they offer).. Rather, people process at lightning speeds just to fill the warehouse with garbage. - Sr leaders of Operations quell issues and disguise problems to C Suite - Toxicity within leadership, everyone is playing defense which does not help solving problems. - No feedback is taken, ideas are shot down. - Vacations/breaks dont exist if you are a leader. No respect for time off. - Churn and churn. Front line staffing is a revolving door.

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