Chaotic And Unprofessional Management - Customer Success Manager Contractbook Employee Review

2.0
Jun 15, 2023
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Pros

Individual contributors are incredibly friendly and great to work with Customers are generally understanding and patient with product issues

Cons

Management is unprofessional, lacking in long or short term strategy. Does not uphold obligations to employees, reneges or simply refuses to honor comp plans/contracts. Dismisses feedback from sales team. Individual contributors in CS org have no potential for upward movement or career growth.

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Contractbook Response
2y
Hello 👋 Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience at Contractbook. We value the opinions of our employees and strive to cultivate a positive and transparent work environment. We're glad to know that you've had a great time with your colleagues and that our customers have been pleasant to work with. Regrettably, it still seems that we have a long way to go, so allow me to address some of the main points you’ve brought up more directly: 1. Management and Strategy: We’ve made some changes to our management group, including an entire rework of our sales leadership and the creation of a revenue department that aims to foster closer collaboration among all revenue teams including CS and Sales. This along with instituting MBO and KPI framework for our employees (including our management) should create more concrete accountability. In order to further hold ourselves accountable as a company, we've also hired an executive coach for senior management. We hope this will kick-start a positive trajectory where management will continue to strive to be transparent, direct, and honest in all communication and decision-making moving forward. 2. Compensation: Upholding the terms of compensation plans and contracts is not just a legal requirement but a reflection of our values. According to our records, all compensation and commission plans have been paid out. Please contact people@contractbook.com if there are any discrepancies in your records. 3. Feedback Dismissal: Feedback from all teams, including sales, is vital for us to continue evolving as a company. Unfortunately, we weren’t operating with a true “bottoms up” approach and for that we are sorry. Since you’ve posted this review, we now have a fully transparent company roadmap that’s accessible to all people to view on our company Notion page. This roadmap breaks down what’s currently being worked on, what’s planned for production and what is currently going through our discovery process. We also have a Slack channel where you can submit feedback and tickets for product improvements and suggestions to ensure we get better at logging all recommendations and actioning them. 4. Career Growth in CS: We believe in nurturing talent and creating pathways for career progression, and we’re sorry we didn’t do a good enough job. We now have clear roles and responsibilities mapped out. This, combined with a transparent MBO and KPI framework where every employee knows what needs to be done, we hope will continue to foster a transparent and open work environment. Should you be open to discussing your feedback in more depth, we would welcome the opportunity to understand this more comprehensively, feel free to reach out to the employee representatives or contact someone from the People Team. Thank you again for helping us recognise areas for improvement! Best Regards, People Team

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Cons

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Contractbook Response
2y
Hello, Thank you for your candid feedback. Your detailed observations help us address areas where we can do better. First, we would like to acknowledge the concerns raised about the decision-making process within our leadership team. We understand that process changes, pricing, and contract clauses can impact our team’s performance and client relationships. We commit to improving transparency and communication to ensure all team members are well-informed and equipped to handle these changes effectively. About the format and engagement in our all-hands meetings, we want you to know that we recognise the importance of these sessions for team alignment and communication. We’re taking steps to enhance the structure and participation in these meetings, ensuring they are valuable and engaging for everyone involved. We’re sorry to hear that you felt there were no opportunities for career progression. We’re reviewing our current approach to ensure that it aligns with the aspirations and potential of our team members. The feedback on our market positioning and product offerings is precious. We understand that a misalignment in market fit can create challenges for our sales team. We’re re-evaluating our market strategy and product development to better align with customer needs and competitive positioning. This includes thoroughly analysing our pricing strategy and feature set compared to SMB and enterprise competitors. We also recognise the crucial role of our customer success team and regret that they have felt unduly blamed. We are committed to fostering a culture where every team member’s efforts are acknowledged and appreciated, and we will address any issues in this area. As for the suggestion to bring in new management, we’re open to evaluating our leadership structure. We will make necessary changes to ensure we have the right people in the correct positions to lead us forward. Your feedback about the performance of our U.S. team compared to our EU team is an interesting observation, and we will look into the practices and strategies that might be contributing to this difference. We are dedicated to creating an environment where every team member feels heard, valued, and empowered to contribute to our success. Your feedback is a vital part of this process. We encourage you to contact our People Team if you’d like to discuss your experiences and suggestions in more detail. Thank you again for your honesty! Best regards, People Team
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