Easy enough - SMB AE III Houzz Employee Review

3.0
Jun 24, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, incentives, beautiful work environment, tons of opportunities to make friends and be social. Commission structure is great if you are good at sales and meet your quota. Can make a lot of money

Cons

You are just a number to them and you are expected to perform like a show pony. Mostly female company and employees so it can get a little catty at times. Very monotonous job and not very fulfilling. You can learn a good amount of sales skills though.

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Houzz Response
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Thanks for sharing so many great benefits of working at Houzz! I’m glad our friendly and welcoming environment has resonated with you, and you feel incentivized to deliver your best! I’m surprised to read what you have said here about your colleagues. Houzz prides itself on our diverse team and respectful working environment, which is held in high regard by Houzzers. (It’s so important to us, it’s written into our Core Values.) If you have more to share, please reach out. Alex Hays, Director, Global New Business Sales (Alexander.hays@houzz.com)

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Cons

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