Great people, strange management - Business Development Manager Backbase Employee Review

3.0
Mar 19, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great people to work with, smart and diverse. Teams are located all over the world. I had the opportunity to work with a couple of fantastic managers and directors.

Cons

As a Dutch company, executives keep on putting Dutch nationals to lead the business development in international markets, which is not really working. The Dutch business culture or way of doing business is not necessarily the way to be successful in other markets. Too many changes in strategy across the company that often seemed like reactions to emotions rather than logic or calculated risks.

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5.0
Dec 23, 2025
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Pros

One of the best jobs I've ever had. Unfortunately my role got cut due to layoffs but I would have stayed here for years if that weren't the case. Great autonomy to employees, great collaboration, communication and organization. Good leadership.

Cons

Unexpected rounds of layoffs, but it was the case in tech for a while.

2.0
Jul 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

not many exist for sales execs in the US

Cons

lack of product fit in US market, leadership changes direction and strategy often, sales rigor is off the charts (MEDDPICC on steriods, etc)

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