No opportunity for acquired tech staff - Anonymous employee QuinStreet Employee Review

3.0
Dec 15, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Working in a remote office may afford quite a bit of freedom of movement. Company benefits are generous. All offices are supplied with free drinks and snacks. Communication was pretty good, in general. Employees were allowed and even encouraged to express dissent. Might be a good place to start out, but not a good place to stay.

Cons

They are really proud of their technology even though it's not all that good. Acquired employees in technology will be laid off or shuffled off to non technical work once the difficult work and long hours of integration are complete, so there's no opportunity for acquired tech staff. One of their biggest money makers is in advertising for the slimy for-profit colleges like UofPhoenix.

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Pros

The company can offer strong earning potential and a large enough operation to create real opportunities for sales reps who are in the right segment with the right support at the right time. There are talented people across the organization and certain teams can be collaborative and knowledgeable. The business also has legitimate demand in the home services space, and there is value in the products when the fit is right. For someone who performs well in a fast paced, metric driven environment, there is room to make good money and gain solid experience.

Cons

The culture can feel highly numbers driven in a way that sometimes prioritizes activity volume over strategic selling and long term fit. Management quality varies significantly, and communication around expectations, compensation, and deal flexibility can be inconsistent. In some cases, sales reps may feel pressured to push opportunities that are not ideal fits, which can create frustration and hurt long term client success. There also seems to be limited alignment between leadership, sales, and support teams at times, which can make it harder to execute effectively and build confidence in the process.

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