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3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

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Ron Alvesteffer

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5.0
Nov 30, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Its awesome to come to work and collaborate with other high caliber individuals ! They have the best prospecting tools on market and are constantly looking at what new technologies could be beneficial. They invest heavily in professional development. I was able to expense a book each quarter sometimes more often in order to develop my skill sets on the job. Leadership is PHENOMINAL. They built a lot of trust with me and didn't micro manage. They have all done the role themselves and know the ins and outs of it, but allow you to do what works best for you to get your results and let you take ownership of your work. Metrics are tracked so it makes it really easy to identify what areas to work on and what actions are producing positive results. During our coaching conversations they helped me to improve in areas I needed help with. If I ever needed anything to drive my work strategy and be more successful they bent over backwards more times then a Cirque show to make sure I got it. During months that are more challenging the conversations with leadership are never negative or disparaging they talk about the story behind the numbers with you and are always constructive/productive and focused on what can go better next month. Its the least cut throat sales environment I've ever been apart of. The culture and comradery that they foster in the team as a whole makes it alot of fun to be apart of. There are alot of happy hours and bi annual team outings. If we hit weekly team goals together you get a half day on Friday. Its a rush when the team gets momentum and achieves it week after week. Everyone has separate territories and teammates are really willing to help each other/share knowledge/different prospecting techniques which helps everyone grow really quickly. The managers don't have egos and are cool with helping each others direct reports as well. They only care about the individual and the teams success. As long as YOU APPLY YOURSELF on this team, you will succeed PERIOD. I was promoted off the team in 2021. I still work closely with the SDR team and hold them in high regard !

Cons

The only Con I can think of is, you might get paid slightly more at a bigger company, but the work life balance is really good so the extra time I would end up working for not much more pay isn't worth it to me I'd rather like and trust the people I work with and actually be able to clock out and enjoy my personal life.

3.0
Nov 24, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

• The people at this company are excellent. That is the biggest perk of working here. This community will take you in under their wing and make you feel like you belong. They truly do hire the best; kind, driven, team-oriented people, willing to give you the shirt off their backs to help you succeed. Healthy competition is purely for motivation and entertainment purposes only. • Management is very hand's off. As soon as you prove you're willing to put in the work, they'll trust you to do your job for the most part. They're also very understanding when it comes to general life interruptions/obstacles. • Hybrid remote/on-site work environment accommodations. However, they do prefer people working on-site for the benefit of team camaraderie as it does make a significant difference in productivity and overall wellbeing for most. • They're decently up-to-date on the tools/resources/platforms that are necessary to excel in the SDR field. • There is a lot of opportunity for growth within the company, but you have to set yourself apart in some way (i.e. through your personal results or finding a specific niche you excel in, which still takes time) and it's crucial to build relationships with the right people first. • The Directors (and some of the managers) within the SDR department are incredible leaders. They have HUGE hearts for each member of the team. They continuously pursue improvement in their own lives/professions, and truly want what is best for you as an individual. They will push you to a breaking point, then build you back up better than you were before… that is, if you're willing to make the necessary changes and continue to trust in them. • Health benefits are OKAY. You can expense one new book a month, pay for half your gym membership, and they'll often host fun outings/happy hours, and provide regular free meals. • It's a great opportunity to make life-long friends, develop yourself as a young working adult, recognize your weaknesses, build on your strengths, face rejections, and learn how to communicate effectively.

Cons

• Compensation. They are underpaying most of the SDRs. They haven't adjusted our base salaries to inflation. This past year they actually raised our quota and cut our commission a little bit, but presented it to us like it was an opportunity to make more... which left us all scratching our heads... • We're growing faster than management can handle and the culture has taken a serious hit because of it. Cliques are inevitably formed, but it's never really addressed with the team. Toxic banter between each other is actually encouraged sometimes. Gossip is becoming more and more of a problem and it's hardly addressed. • The systems and processes we use are broken. Your territory and the rep you're partnered with will play a HUGE role in your success, and I think management knows this... but they'll never admit it despite it being common knowledge amongst the team. Your best bet is to suck it up and pray there will be a change soon. • Too much emphasis on numbers. If you're a top performer, you'll be placed on a pedestal and offered way more opportunities to be involved in other leadership-focused activities (which makes sense). The problem is the numbers lie. An SDR can set an ample amount of meetings with the wrong people and have them "hold" without actually explaining our services over the phone or qualifying the prospect. These kinds of "top-performers" are idolized and then given opportunities to teach other SDRs, which backfires on the team's overall success. • Suck-ups are promoted, but genuine skeptics are isolated and gas-lighted until they lose their minds and leave. If a flaw in the system (and they are many) is pointed out to leadership, it's denied, brushed under the rug, and you'll be scolded for questioning the system in the first place. This is by far one of the biggest cons of being on this team. Management touts innovation and transparency, yet practical solutions, good intentions, and true talent end up walking out the door. It's heartbreaking to watch. This team will continue to slowly crumble if management keeps treating people like this and promoting the wrong people into leadership positions.

1.0
Nov 20, 2021

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Pros

Work from home. People are willing to help for the most part.

Cons

Cultish, led by old boys society who stay in the bubble. They all love spaghetti. A lot of them being thrown on the wall on a monthly basis. I’m not sure if they completely lost touch with reality or they are fully aware of problems but don’t care as long they are big fat and happy. Lots of talk but not a whole lot of walk. Marketing/social media team loves to promote and obnoxiously post on LinkedIn that we have the best culture in the world and we are all about people. They obviously live under the rock. If you push back or express your concerns, you will be called a negative person and get put on a watch list. After about 2 years, you either turn into a puppet, lose your identity, soul is up for grab OR if you are smart enough, you will start looking for a new job. The lack of diversity is very concerning too. Company continues to hire the same profile that fits the mold. Bonus point and fast promotion for look alikes and came from the same previous company. No raise for the last two years, pay is below standard. I heard upper management get big bonuses every year. Go figure.

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Thank you for letting us know about your experience. We have continue to put a focus, specifically in recent years, on our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, employee resource groups and continue to evolve how we create an inclusive workplace that empowers our people.
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