Inside Sales Account Executive - Account Executive Fiberlink Employee Review

3.0
Feb 10, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

-Awesome Location in Center City, occupying the 20th floor which makes for great views of the city -Most of the AE's are goodpeople, and are the only ones that try to make a positive team atmosphere -Having IBM on your resume will open doors down the line in your career -Sales Managers care about your success -Exposure to the Channel and C-Level Execs. -Relaxed work hours and PTO policy

Cons

-Like other reviews have mentioned, unless you are a "chosen one" or "favorite" you will not get leads or opportunities -Salary is way to low, which is why they are now just hiring kids out of college with no real experience in IT Sales -Revolving door, each day I came in someone left and someone new started -Upper Management is misleading and keeps sales force in the dark -Cold calling is an archaic form of selling, and the market is so saturated it is impossible to make goals -Work environment is negative, as the experienced Reps are bitter because of the way leads and opportunities are handled -No upward mobility, make a bunch of calls for a year if you can make it that long, and get a better Job elsewhere

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5.0
Jul 14, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

great company to work for

Cons

very long hours at work

3.0
Sep 21, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fiberlink maintains an excellent market position with respect to end-point security in the "cloud" (internet). They are definatley on the mark with their coined phrase of " providing security in the mobile blind spot". They seem to be profitable and more than willing to spend cash in the right areas. The corporate culture is friendly and relaxed while setting high standards for all employees. Fiberlkink does a great job with employee recognition. Most people are willing to help fellow employees. The benefits are excellent and foe the most part, this is a company that provides excellent growth opportunities for all employees.

Cons

There is a new initiative to transition Customer Service people to inside sales people that lacks a solid plan for adequate training, execution, sales personnel collaboration and especially compensation. Sales executives and middle management (in sales) are not in harmony and it is obvious to the sales people. Sales executives are out of touch with cohesive team effort between outside Regional Sales Managers, Sales Account Managers and Sales Account Representatives. There is a great deal of uncertainty with respect to job descriptions and compensation among sales people. Job descriptions and compensation plans need to be established in writing and there sales execs need to adhere to the scheduled start and finish time so of meetings.

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