ClearlyRated reviews

3.0

52% would recommend to a friend

(62 total reviews)
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Baker Nanduru

43% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

ClearlyRated has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 62 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The ClearlyRated employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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62 reviews
1.0
Jan 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The main benefit of working here is the ability to work fully remote. This flexibility can be helpful for employees who value location independence. The equity firm that purchased this company is clueless about what really goes on here.

Cons

Beyond remote work, there are limited advantages. Career growth, compensation, and overall support are lacking compared to similar companies. The compensation is very low in all departments and no stock options. Leadership within the marketing department lacks professionalism and maturity. Decisions and attitudes toward employees in other departments often appear to be influenced by gossip and secondhand information rather than direct observation or measurable performance. This creates a toxic environment where trust and collaboration suffer. Some managers seem disengaged and uninvested beyond collecting a paycheck, which impacts accountability and team effectiveness. There is also noticeable dysfunction between business development and account executive roles. In my experience, certain individuals in business development displayed resentment after not being promoted, leading to unproductive competition rather than support and working with their managers to get good people fired so they can move into their positions of the sales reps they have envy and prejudice towards in my view. This undermines teamwork and actively interferes with others’ success. I observed situations where employees were targeted or set up to fail through misleading false gossip spread by BDR reps and in my opinion shady management oversight. Those who raise concerns are often portrayed as the problem while the people who cause the problems are portrayed as the victims. Overall, morale is low, and many capable employees leave as a result. In my personal opinion, gossip and misinformation are common across multiple departments. I observed situations where closely aligned managers and representatives—particularly within business development—appeared to spread negative and unverified hearsay about account executives. This behavior seemed to influence broader sales team sentiment and, at times, resulted in individuals being unfairly isolated or targeted. There is also a lack of professionalism during internal meetings. On more than one occasion, senior marketing leadership appeared unaware that their microphones were not muted while joining calls with executive leadership. Comments made quietly—apparently intended to be private—were audible to others on the call, including disparaging remarks about sales representatives. This undermines trust, reflects poor meeting etiquette, and creates unnecessary tension between teams. Overall, these behaviors contribute to a hostile and divisive environment where perception and gossip can outweigh actual performance.In my personal opinion, management practices in some areas feel unethical and lacking transparency. The culture can resemble a “locker room” mentality, where gossip, favoritism, and informal alliances take precedence over professionalism and accountability. This environment may appeal to some, but it can be uncomfortable and discouraging for employees who value integrity, fairness, and respectful collaboration.

1.0
Jan 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Portland-based employees have the option to work in-office and enjoy provided snacks. The company also offers insurance benefits and remote work options. For fully remote roles, workloads and oversight can be limited, which may allow some employees to manage additional commitments during standard work hours.

Cons

In my opinion, there were concerning patterns of age bias during my tenure at the company. After a change in sales leadership, I observed that several high-performing account executives over the age of 40 were terminated and subsequently replaced by significantly younger employees 2 months later. This pattern raised concerns about equitable treatment and decision-making. The mangers tend to hire people who are the same race as them in my opinion. The directors overseeing sales, business development, corporate sponsorships, and marketing appeared to share very similar backgrounds, and in my opinion, hiring and promotion decisions reflected this lack of diversity.During my time there, I experienced and witnessed behavior from some sales and business development managers that felt dishonest and unprofessional. In particular, I observed instances where business development managers appeared to interfere with opportunities for minority account executives, seemingly to favor members of their own teams for advancement.Overall, in my opinion, the business development environment was highly political and distrustful. Success often seemed dependent on being aligned with a preferred group rather than on performance. I found the environment discouraging and difficult to navigate, especially for those outside of that group.I also observed situations where business development representatives—whose role was to support account executives by scheduling meetings—failed to do so in a way that appeared intentional. In my opinion, this behavior negatively impacted account executives’ performance and, in some cases, placed their roles at risk. I did not feel that management addressed or discouraged this conduct, because the mangers supported the gaslighting, politics, and behind-the-scenes maneuvering often outweigh collaboration in my opinion which contributed to a vile sales culture supported by business development mangers and sales managers in my opinion. In my opinion , the business development representatives will purposely set you up to take your job . As an example, I have seen business development representatives whose job is to schedule meetings purposely not schedule meetings for account executives in an effort to get them fired so they can move into their roles. The managers support this evil conduct in my opinion especially if it someone of the same race. As an example there could be wannabee actresses in business development or sales who desperately want to steal your job as an account executive and they will sabotage your employment and lie about you knowing their managers will help them in setting you up in my opinion.In my experience, sales leadership often dismissed concerns by talking over employees or minimizing feedback, making it difficult to raise issues and responding with adverse actions. Additionally, the business development department appeared, in my observation, to lack a genuine commitment to inclusion. Finally, I found it notable that many positive reviews of the company appeared unusually generic, or written by chat gpt leading me to question their authenticity. One of the things I wondered is why some sales mangers only last four months in previous roles and why some BDR managers can plot against people on other teams and conceal their behavior with a smile on their face. In my opinion everyone on the sales leadership team is very fake. In my opinion the male account executives agree with everything the managers say to be able to keep their jobs. In my opinion Clealryrated is the most terrible company in the world in my opinion.

1.0
Jan 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Remote work is available. Health insurance is offered, though the deductible is relatively high. Advancement and role opportunities can feel uneven and are based more on personal preference than merit. In my experience, favoritism existed within sales and business development leadership, which affected hiring and internal mobility. Concerns or differing viewpoints did not always feel welcomed or encouraged, making it challenging to speak openly.

Cons

In my opinion, leadership within sales, business development, and corporate sponsorships lacks ethical standards. I experienced and observed retaliation when expressing viewpoints that leadership did not agree with. Conversations with sales and business development representatives revealed multiple accounts of sabotage and envy towards account executives who are smart and gifted. Failed actresses and actors in sales and business development who never made it in the film industry will engage in unethical behavior because they are jealous of smart employees in my opinion. In my opinion, false narratives were sometimes created about employees, with the understanding that management would protect those involved. I observed a culture where personal insecurities and past career frustrations appeared to influence professional behavior toward high-performing account executives. There is a noticeable lack of diversity within the sales and business development departments. In my opinion, metrics and kpis are overstated and not accurate in the business development department because of poor leadership in my opinion. I believe sales managers and business development managers collaborate to remove employees whom they do not like personally in my opinion knowing their senior managers will support them. Sales managers and Business development Managers will interrupt and talk over you to silence you.

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