They don't reward tenure - Sr Account Executive Motive Employee Review

1.0
Feb 5, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

comp plans have accelerators before quota is hit. Great pay due to accelerators Awesome company name ability to buyout contracts and move deals faster

Cons

seniority is not rewarded, new hires are hired at a higher salary. When that is challenged they tell you to leave and find better pay elsewhere. Diversity is looked at like a game within the sales org. I was considered for role changes due to their "white male quota" being full. Several sales members were fired before getting to an improvement plan

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Motive Response
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We are sorry to hear about your experience at Motive. We actively strive to provide an environment where team members feel they’re valued and respected. When it comes to compensation, we look at performance, experience, and skillset. You dedicated over four years to Motive and we'd love to learn more about your specific experience to improve going forward. Please contact us at opendoor@gomotive.com.

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