I LOVE this place - Account Executive SmartAsset Employee Review

1.0
Mar 6, 2025
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Pros

Pros - WHAT ARE THOSE?!?!?!

Cons

SmartAsset is truly a dream come true. Where else can you find the perfect blend of chaos, stress, and a constant uphill battle? I love working in a place where only five people actually produce revenue while the rest of us get to enjoy the thrill of struggling. Taking time off is an absolute adventure. There’s nothing more exciting than returning to find your accounts reassigned and your hard work mysteriously vanished. And the lead distribution? Flawless. I get to spend weeks cold-prospecting, only for my leads to magically land with the same top reps who already get every inbound lead. The management team is remarkable. Some have been in closing roles, yet they offer little to no guidance, which really fosters a sense of independence. Who needs mentorship when you can figure it all out yourself? And let’s not forget the company’s stellar industry reputation for terrible leads. It’s truly inspiring to see a business thrive despite it all. The quotas are absolutely perfect, just high enough to ensure you’re always teetering on the edge of a PIP. Nothing fuels motivation quite like the ever-present threat of losing your job. If you’re looking for a place where stress is a way of life, fairness is a distant myth, and success feels like winning the lottery, look no further. 10/10 recommend.

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SmartAsset Response
1y
I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. While I’m sorry to hear that your time at SmartAsset didn’t meet your expectations, we take all feedback seriously and remain committed to improving all aspects of our employees' experience. Over the past year, we have made meaningful changes to lead distribution, mentorship, and quota structures to better support our AEs. We also encourage open conversations around workload and sales processes to ensure fairness and transparency. If you’d be open to discussing your concerns in more detail, I’d welcome the opportunity to hear your perspective. Please feel free to reach out at peopleops@smartasset.com so they can get us connected. Wishing you the best in your next opportunity. - Bryan Vivona, VP of Sales & Account Management

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After spending years at high-growth startups, the biggest thing I appreciate about SmartAsset is stability. The company still has the pace and energy of a growing tech company, but leadership tends to be thoughtful and measured about decisions rather than chasing every shiny object. Remote work is real here — not the “remote but everyone actually lives in one city” type. People are spread across the country and it works well. There’s a lot of autonomy and trust to manage your own schedule and work style. Compensation is strong if you perform, and the company has been steadily growing the business rather than overextending itself. Some people might look at the benefits and think they’re not as flashy as big tech or some startups like to advertise. But personally I’d take a company that is growing profitably and building something sustainable over one that offers tons of perks but ends up doing layoffs when the market shifts.

Cons

Benefits overall are solid, but I would love to see the 401(k) match grow over time. For a company centered around helping people make smart financial decisions, that’s one area that feels a little light compared to other places I’ve worked.

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SmartAsset Response
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Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful perspective on your experience at SmartAsset. We’re glad to hear that the balance between growth and stability has stood out to you. Building a company that can grow sustainably while still maintaining the energy and opportunity of a tech environment is something we care deeply about. We also appreciate the feedback around benefits and leadership engagement. As the company continues to grow, we’re always evaluating how our programs evolve and how we create more opportunities for leaders across the organization to contribute to strategic conversations.
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