Pros
Ostensible good company values and culture. Good onboarding and training programs. Some very good analysts who are supportive in business development. The people who have been with the company for 5 years + are nice. Decent salary and commission plan for sales people and good employee benefits, The first 5 months in the company were very positive until a new European Sales Manager was hired from Gartner.
Cons
Very small company that is largely unknown and cannot compete with the larger firms. The CCO resigned in 2023 because his growth strategy failed. Toxic and hostile work environment in the European Sales team. The European sales manager displays an alarming and concerning level of negative behaviours in his management style which he brought from his experience at Gartner: - Instability in management style - Jekyll & Hyde from one minute to the next. Constantly using manipulative and lying tactics about team performance, manipulating data to fit a particular narrative, and constantly lies to secure personal achievements. - Controlling and Power-Mad Conduct. Frequent instances of bullying behavior where he employs tactics to intimidate and belittle team members. An excessive need for control and domination, has led to a stifling work atmosphere. This toxic work atmosphere has ruined team morale and contributes to a culture of fear and anxiety. - Micromanaging management style that stifles creativity and autonomy within the team including a ban on travel for events and client visits. This micromanaging limits the potential for innovation and hinders the professional growth of team members. The European Sales team has no trust or respect in his leadership. None of the European sales team hit their sales target in 2023 and many sales team members are looking for new jobs.