Walks the talk when it comes to culture & growth - Sales Development Representative (SDR) Almabase Employee Review

5.0
Sep 23, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Culture — Respectful & supportive team, No micromanagement 2. Growth — You will learn a lot if you apply yourself. I have seen people consistently getting promoted for their performance 3. Peer group — The team is extremely talented and is always willing to help you upskill 4. Polite Prospects — Very sales-oriented point, your prospects will almost never be rude to you if you're in this role 5. Amazing CEO — Runs the company transparently, is always approachable, puts his people first in the business 6. Unlimited PTO — Leaves are not tracked and you can take them whenever you want, even on short notice 7. Team outings — Every month, the team has a "huddle" where we recap the month from a business perspective and plan for what's next, followed by a party. Also, every year we have an annual team retreat 8. Food — Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack everything is taken care of. Amazing food too! 9. Financials — Stable & profitable business. They do not seem to need funding to sustain so if you're doing well in your role here, sudden lay-offs are unlikely

Cons

1. Comp plan changes frequently for SDRs 2. Sometimes culture is taken for granted and individual performance takes a hit 3. Not fully remote — will be difficult for folks who have personal responsibilities outside Bangalore

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Almabase Response
2y
Hey, this is the People Success team responding. We are thrilled to see you summarize Almabase and it’s culture in a nutshell and all the factors that created a positive experience during your time with us. We appreciate your positive comments and want to address the concerns you've raised. Compensation structure for SDRs - In 2022, the situation may have been different, given our explorations within the niche market we serve. There were changes on a quarterly basis to deal with the seasonal nature of the business i.e. some quarters are always better than others, therefore we changed the commission structure so that SDRs and the company could benefit from seasonal uptick. However, transparency has always been a priority for us, ensuring that whenever changes are made, it is clearly communicated with reasons. Moving forward to 2023 and 2024, we implemented a much improved structure for the SDR team, refined the roles and doubled down on efforts to ensure a fair and transparent compensation structure. Almabase culture - At Almabase, our culture is at the core of our identity and as we continue to grow, it’s important to ensure our culture remains strong. That’s why, in 2023, we collectively developed a Culture Code to explicitly outline our values and anti-values. This document serves as a guide to our existing members and to the members who join Almabase, ensuring everyone is aligned to on the values we uphold and the culture we disapprove of. This document is specially helpful to notice if anyone is leaning to our anti-values, to provide constructive feedback and realign with our ethos. Hybrid model - We operate under a hybrid model setup and do not accommodate complete remote setup. Members are expected to come to office for a minimum of two days in a week. However, we understand that personal responsibilities may arise, with a need for remote work for a longer duration. In such instances, we encourage the employee and the manager to discuss to arrive at a mutually agreeable path, aiming to accommodate both individual and the needs of the team. Your feedback is duly noted and we are committed to doubling down our efforts to ensure our employees feel valued. Thank you for your feedback and your contribution at Almabase!

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5.0
Nov 17, 2023
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CEO approval
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Pros

- Strong work ethic by all employees - True concern and care for each employee by the leadership - Excellent work/life balance - Fully Remote - Great employee benefits and compensation

Cons

- Depending on personality... fully remote

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Almabase Response
2y
Hey, this is the People Success Team responding. Thank you for such a positive feedback! We are glad to see you appreciate our work ethic, support from the leadership, management, flexibility and the benefits we have at Almabase. We just wanted to clarify that as a Company policy, only our team members in the US work fully remote. All of our team members in India work Hybrid from Bangalore, India. If the remote working situation has been challenging, do reach out to the People Success team directly for us to be of support.
5.0
Aug 5, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The commitment this team has to doing right by both customers and employees is remarkable. I've been involved with many SaaS startups in a few different capacities, and the team at Almabase is hands down the most impressive. Being fairly new to the company, I can speak especially to the thorough, extremely well thought out training they offer to new joins. Far more than a typical startup company's usual sink-or-swim, the founders and more senior staff put in the work to make sure you're set up for success and that you really become a part of the team. Culture, values, and mission orientation aren't just buzzwords crammed into a powerpoint presentation and left to collect dust on a shelf here. The whole team really shares a passion to do great work and accomplish amazing things. There is experience, education, and growth that can happen for you here, working alongside very smart and talented people who value you.

Cons

I realize that not everyone is at a place where they want to be a part of building something -- If you have the heart of an entrepreneur, Almabase will be a fit.

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