Heading in a direction for failure - Sales Development Representative Intercom Employee Review

2.0
Dec 22, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

- The training the sales team receives really is great. - The higher up manager genuinely cares about the people in the SDR org - There is a tight sense of culture/identity

Cons

- Intercom seems to have moved into a "Finite" mindset, where they are making choices based off of immediate payoff, instead of looking into the future. - The sales team received Command of the Message training in Q1 2020, but its no longer reinforced, and no one seemed to really care. - There are a few SDR managers (not the BD manager), that just don't really seem to care about the people on their team. They seem to just care about the numbers, and they care about you "falling in line." The managers will pit the SDR's against each other to try to "out do" the others, which frankly is just toxic, and also goes against the whole "we are a team" mentality. - Allow there is a very well developed inner brand while working there, it doesn't feel like the employees are driven towards a "cause" - it doesn't feel like the work is bettering the world. It used to, but when I left there was tension everywhere and a lot of people were leaving - to go work other places that did have a more defined "cause" to fight for.

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5.0
May 9, 2026
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Pros

One of the biggest positives is the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact projects. The company provides access to the right tools, resources, and support needed to do great work. As a senior engineer, I feel trusted to think critically about problems, challenge assumptions, and help reframe solutions when needed. Stakeholders and the broader business are receptive to feedback, which creates a strong environment for collaboration and problem-solving. When blockers come up, my manager and the organization move quickly to remove them. Overall, it’s a fast-moving, high-trust environment where strong engineers can make a real impact.

Cons

The pace is very fast, which can be a challenge depending on how someone prefers to work. Priorities, tools, and ways of working can change quickly, and it requires a willingness to adapt, learn, and rewire how you approach problems. For people who prefer slower, more predictable environments, the pace may feel intense at times. However, for those who are comfortable with change and motivated by momentum, it can also be one of the most rewarding aspects of the company.

2.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Founders are still involved and will help on top accounts. Competitive compensation. Good breakfast and lunch. Access to the resources one needs, with no apparent shortage of money.

Cons

Silent layoffs. Lack of trust in the employees by leadership. Senior management is poor at defining and communicating expectations. The fast pace of hiring, changing titles and roles, frequently adjusting strategies and shifting ICPs leads to regular confusion. Very poor professional development (zero for many). Investor interests have taken a higher priority than the employees. A once team-first culture has weakened, as the company becomes more corporate, with the early company value of 'We go further together' being eliminated and never replaced with anything about working strong as a team, which is another sign of the diminishing culture.

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