Really sad what they’ve done to MongoDB sales - Enterprise Sales MongoDB Employee Review

1.0
Mar 25, 2025
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Pros

The product has a really good vision and roadmap. Our new CTO’s vision Is something that the company has been needing for awhile.

Cons

As someone who’s been here for a little while, it’s incredibly sad to see what’s happening MongoDB sales. Once a place that was the best in the industry for a long time to build your career and make money, it has grind to a halt on both of those things. The quotas that they have set ensure that no one in a trusted position is going to make money. We are already below market race, but this year it has changed drastically and there is undeniable dissatisfaction from all the reps who are speaking to each other about it. I see a lot of the more tenured reps, in particular, making the decision to move on soon if some of this isn’t fixed. What makes it worse? Is there is almost a deniability that this is an issue. Instead people are asked to just believe when there is clearly a massive issue around rewarding reps. This is got progressively worse but this year it has jumped to another level.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

The early talent team does a fantastic job supporting interns and making the transition from college to full-time comfortable. Team's truly do care for you

Cons

Felt like there was a lot changes happening at the executive level

1.0
Jun 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Employee stock purchase program is great.

Cons

This was one of the most toxic sales cultures I’ve experienced. Management creates an environment where you never know where you stand, regardless of your performance. Expectations constantly shift, feedback is inconsistent, and trust is virtually nonexistent. QBRs are particularly unprofessional. Rather than serving as coaching sessions, they often feel like coordinated attempts to find fault. Managers openly collaborate beforehand and during QBRs (yes, we see you slacking each other) to identify issues and pressure reps, creating a culture of fear instead of development. Account ownership is also a major concern. Accounts and opportunities can be taken away without warning, even when a rep is performing well and has invested significant time building relationships. This makes it difficult to feel motivated or confident in your long-term success. The organization measures and critiques nearly every activity, resulting in extreme micromanagement. Reps are treated as if they cannot be trusted to do their jobs, and leadership seems far more focused on monitoring and criticism than enabling success. In my experience, the company tends to hire less experienced salespeople who may be more willing to accept this environment. Strong, seasoned reps who value autonomy, transparency, and professional respect are unlikely to thrive here. If you’re looking for a culture built on trust, coaching, and empowerment, this is probably not the place.

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