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      Great place to work - Partner Sales Manager Cloudera Employee Review

      4.0
      Jan 14, 2025
      Partner sales manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      1. Professional Growth Opportunities: • Working at a world-leading company in data and analytics allowed me to expand my professional expertise and develop new skills. 2. Valuable Relationships: • I had the privilege of working with exceptional people, both colleagues and leaders, who greatly contributed to my growth. 3. Significant Achievements: • We contributed to channel business growth, implementing profiling strategies that drove positive results. 4. Cultural Experience: • The camaraderie with the LATAM team was exceptional, leaving me with fond memories of amazing individuals.

      Cons

      1. Strategic and Product Limitations: • Lack of a winning product: The absence of a competitive SaaS offering limited market opportunities. • Deficiencies in support: Low-quality technical support negatively impacted customer and partner experiences. • Credit management issues with channels: These challenges complicated partner relationships and hindered operations. 2. Corporate Culture and Leadership: • Investor-focused strategy: The company’s approach seemed overly focused on financial metrics, often neglecting employees and customers. • Weak sales leadership in SSA: Poor management of territories and opportunities led to demotivation among sales teams. • Ineffective reporting structure: Dependence on U.S.-based structures added little value to local operations. 3. Service Strategy Challenges: • The lack of a clear strategy for services and channel support limited the development of the partner ecosystem.

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      Cloudera Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback and for your 4-star review. We’re delighted to hear about your positive experiences, especially the opportunities for professional growth, the valuable relationships you built, and the exceptional camaraderie with the LATAM team. These are aspects we truly value at Cloudera, and it’s wonderful to know they left a lasting impression during your time here. We also appreciate your constructive insights and thoughtful advice. Feedback like yours is invaluable as we strive to continuously enhance our offerings, empower our teams, and ensure our partners and customers are set up for success. Thank you again for your contributions during your time with us and for taking the time to share your experiences. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

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      5.0
      Jun 10, 2026
      Anonymous employee
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      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Everyone is willing to help and wants to see you succeed Lots of opportunities to grow within the company/organization Flexible work/life balance Strong Technology

      Cons

      Multiple platforms - troubling at first to balance between them all, but after some time it is a breeze.

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      Cloudera Response
      2w
      Thank you for the 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you find Cloudera to be a supportive environment with strong growth opportunities and great work-life balance. We also appreciate your feedback regarding our multiple platforms. We are glad to hear that navigation becomes smoother over time, and we are proud to have you on the team in Austin.
      5.0
      Jun 10, 2026
      Principal software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      * Amazing and supportive community with highly talented and approachable colleagues. * Welcoming, inclusive, and friendly culture that makes it easy to feel part of the team. * Excellent technology stack built around Apache Software Foundation projects and modern engineering practices. * Strong open-source-first mindset that promotes innovation, transparency, and collaboration. * Flexible work arrangements with the option to work from home, while office attendance is encouraged to foster collaboration and maintain a strong sense of community. * Gorgeous offices worldwide that provide an inspiring and comfortable work environment. * Plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and work on impactful projects alongside exceptional engineers.

      Cons

      * The highly flexible work-from-home culture, while appreciated by many, can sometimes lead to sparsely populated offices. Employees who value face-to-face interactions and spontaneous collaboration may find it harder to build connections and discover new opportunities. * Processes and organizational structures are intentionally lightweight, but this can occasionally result in unclear ownership, shifting priorities, and coordination challenges when deadlines approach. * The strong emphasis on autonomy means teams may operate differently, which can make cross-team coordination and planning less predictable. * Communication and collaboration often require a proactive approach, especially in a distributed environment.

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      Cloudera Response
      2w
      Thank you for your 5-star review and your eight years of dedication to Cloudera. We are glad you value our inclusive culture, open-source mindset, and talented team. We appreciate your constructive feedback on cross-team coordination and distributed collaboration. Your insights are incredibly valuable as we continue to improve our planning processes while maintaining the workplace flexibility our employees enjoy.
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