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      OpenText

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      3.2

      52% would recommend to a friend

      (688 total reviews)
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      Ayman Antoun

      49% approve of CEO

      42% positive business outlook

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      4.0
      May 13, 2025

      Account Executive

      Senior account executive
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      Pros

      Supportive Team Culture: I consistently found my colleagues to be knowledgeable and collaborative, which made tackling complex deals and navigating large accounts much easier. There is a sense of belonging and mutual support among team members. Work-Life Balance: OpenText generally respects work-life balance, which is rare in high-tech sales. Flexible work arrangements are available, and management is understanding about personal commitments. Opportunities to Learn: The sheer breadth of products and services means you’re always learning something new. This is a great place to expand your knowledge of enterprise software and digital transformation solutions. Company Reputation: Selling for a recognized leader in the content management and digital experience space opens doors and lends credibility during client interactions.

      Cons

      Complex Product Portfolio: The number of products and frequent acquisitions can make it challenging to stay on top of everything. It requires effort to keep up with the latest offerings and integrations. Internal Processes: Like many large organizations, there are a lot of internal processes and reporting requirements, which can sometimes slow things down. Market Pressure: There are quarterly targets and high expectations, which can be stressful at times, but this is typical for enterprise sales roles Compensation and Benefits: The compensation package was not competitive, especially for high performers. The commission structure rewards those who are able to close significant deals but low compared to the market with no cost of living increase or reasonable promotion path.

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      OpenText Response
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      Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate our supportive team culture, work-life balance, and the opportunities to learn and grow within OpenText. It's great to know that our reputation and collaborative environment have positively impacted your experience. Your insights are invaluable, and we are committed to improving our employees' experiences.
      1.0
      May 12, 2025

      A Culture of Cuts, Not Care—Hard to Recommend in Good Faith

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Hybrid work schedule. (Don't know how much longer this will last) Some teammates were incredibly dedicated, despite worsening conditions. If you're early in your career, you may gain invaluable experience though at a cost.

      Cons

      Constant restructuring, layoffs, and offshoring—zero long-term job security. Leadership is out of touch, more focused on personal branding and shareholder performance than employee well-being. Raises and benefits are weak; health coverage cost increases each year with worse benefits Morale is consistently low due to a culture of fear and disposability. Layoff process is dehumanizing: cold, silent, and handled without transparency or dignity. Innovation is limited—most work involves keeping old systems running with fewer and fewer resources.

      4.0
      May 5, 2025

      Good company for learning

      Software developer
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      Pros

      Good Salary Job Security Learning Opportunities Good Lower Management

      Cons

      Old Legacy Technology Tough Deadlines Closed System with limited accessibility

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      OpenText Response
      1y
      On behalf of OpenText, thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback. Employees are continuously provided with a growing list of tools and resources to help scale their careers to their desired path, so we are glad you benefited from this! Technology remains the center of our management strategy with our range of over 400 products, addressing the needs of our customers from “On Premise” to the Cloud. The complexity and variety of our cloud services respond to the unique needs of customers, as we customize solutions for respective businesses.
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