Former Sales Rep - Sales SolarWinds Employee Review

2.0
Mar 28, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great on resume, fast paced environment lends itself to quick learners. Free lunches twice a week. Flexible on-boarding process, can make immediate impact on earnings...especially if you luck out and get handed some nice accounts. But if you have previous Sales experience, just keep looking. This is really an entry-level sales gig.

Cons

Unfortunately the Sales culture is garbage and the recent acquisition/stock option buyouts mostly rewarded leadership only (admittedly there were some arbitrary sales people who had stock options too but for the most part no one but the upper echelon benefitted from the Sales Floor's hard work). Zero sense of ownership in the company, even after nearly 5 years of "driving growth". I will say that SolarWinds was good to me and my family for about 2 years...after that...it became a dead-end Sales job driven by selfish Executive "leadership". If you're reading this and disagree, then sit back and enjoy your stock option buyout. It must be nice.

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5.0
May 19, 2026
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Pros

Stimulating work, great people, nice office space with good amenities, good work life balance and flexibility on in-office time, competitive compensation

Cons

siloed org which is very standard for this industry

4.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing office space in Charlotte with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. There are plenty of social events and networking opportunities that help employees stay engaged and build relationships across different business units. The recent IT reorganization has created a unique opportunity to participate in system and process design initiatives. While this level of change and transformation may not appeal to everyone, it offers valuable experience for those who enjoy shaping new processes and driving organizational improvements. I am optimistic about the direction of the organization and confident in the vision and leadership of the new IT management team.

Cons

Career advancement opportunities can sometimes feel limited within a satellite office environment, and promotion paths are not always clearly defined. Employees seeking long-term growth may benefit from having proactive career development conversations with leadership. The recent IT reorganization has introduced a period of transition, resulting in some uncertainty and lower morale across parts of the organization. The department is currently in a rebuilding phase, and new employees should expect to contribute to the implementation of new processes, systems, and ways of working. Compensation appears to be somewhat below market rates for certain roles, which may be a consideration for candidates prioritizing salary growth.

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