Yikes is an Understatement - Sales Outreach Employee Review

1.0
Jul 24, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong name brand that is known well in the sales/tech space

Cons

Everything else. I was super pumped to come to Outreach and then immediately regretted the decision. From an onboarding experience that was me sitting (in-office) watching videos that I'd later come to learn from my manager were SO out of date he was mad I was spending my time on them, to a sales leader (who is now fired) who had never been a seller before - the whole company is like a bad trip. Culture wise - the CEO is the poster child of toxic masculinity. Wants everyone in office for "the vibes" even though we sit at our desks on Zoom calls for most the day to sales leaders that clearly favor "the boys" versus everyone else. Revenue - missing our number by 80% since Q4 last year, literally bleeding customers and $$$ Customer Success - we laid off all our CS people so our customers have ZERO support if they spend less than $40k a year. Somehow leadership has just learned the trope the 80% of the revenue comes from 20% of the customers, yet they seem to want to punish the 80% and invest absolutely NOTHING in their success - so that 80% will never get even the chance to be part of that 20% and who would want to be after being treated so poorly. Rolling out a new product or functionality that is always half baked or broken - leaving the sellers to SELL THE ROADMAP

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5.0
Apr 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working as a CSM at Outreach is genuinely impactful. You’re trusted to own your book of business end-to-end—adoption, renewals, expansion, and exec relationships—which makes the role feel meaningful (not just reactive support). The customers are interesting and sophisticated, so you learn a ton about RevTech, Salesforce/Dynamics, integrations, and how modern go-to-market teams operate. The people are a big highlight—smart, supportive, and generally collaborative. There’s also strong resume value here if you want to grow into more senior CS or leadership roles.

Cons

The role can feel intense at times. CSMs carry a lot of responsibility, and portfolios can be full, so balancing renewals, risk, enablement, and expansion all at once can be stressful. Things move fast and priorities can shift, especially during periods of change, which can create ambiguity and occasional burnout.

4.0
Mar 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work-life balance and flexibility with remote work while still feeling connected to the culture. The Atlanta office is excellent, with thoughtful events, strong hospitality, and a great Midtown location for internal meetings and customer engagements. The company is highly focused on AI, offering exposure to innovative use cases and forward-thinking customers, which creates strong learning and growth opportunities. Colleagues are respectful, collaborative, and overall the company hires high-quality talent. Travel is encouraged when there is a business case, which helps strengthen customer relationships. Benefits, especially healthcare, are very strong.

Cons

At times there is a lack of accountability and visibility from leadership, and limited opportunities for skip-level engagement. Some critical tools and systems have been changed or removed too frequently, creating inefficiencies in day-to-day workflows. There is no 401k match, which is a noticeable gap compared to industry standards. Compensation and merit increases do not always appear to be clearly tied to individual performance, which can be discouraging.

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