Sr. Business Development - Senior Business Development Representative StormWind Studios Employee Review

2.0
Aug 1, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture, nice office, free drinks and snacks

Cons

Over promise and under deliver. Smoke and mirrors. Cant really make any $$.

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StormWind Studios Response
7y
Well this isn’t good and we hate seeing people not hit their goals and succeeding. We have dozens of people hitting personal life goals every year. Getting promoted to a senior BD role takes hard work and you clearly had that. But somewhere, the wheels came off the bus. We definitely don’t like to see that, especially when it generates a negative review meaning you are disappointed. As a Sr Biz Dev, you have one of the best comp plans around (partnered with top reps, deeper database of leads and higher commission level). But something went wrong with both of us that you couldn’t sustain the level of performance to hit the targets. We appreciate the feedback and will strive to get better.

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Pros

StormWind is a fast-paced sales environment that really pushes you to grow quickly, especially early in your career. It gives you a lot of real-world reps on the phone, which helps build confidence, resilience, and the ability to handle rejection. You learn how to structure conversations, stay consistent with outreach, and manage your activity using tools like Salesforce. While it can be intense, the experience forces you to develop discipline and sharpen your communication skills in a short amount of time. It’s a strong place to build a foundation in sales and gain experience that can open doors to other opportunities.

Cons

StormWind can feel very fast-paced and sometimes rushed, especially during training and onboarding, which can make it difficult to fully grasp the product and feel confident early on. The role is heavily call-driven and structured, which may not suit people who prefer more in-person interaction or a less repetitive day-to-day. There can also be a disconnect when speaking with highly technical clients, especially if you’re still learning the material, which can make conversations feel unnatural at times. Additionally, the culture may not be a fit for everyone, as it can feel isolating if you don’t naturally connect with the team dynamic.

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StormWind Studios Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at StormWind Studios. We're glad to hear that your time here helped you build confidence, resilience, and foundational sales skills that will continue to serve you throughout your career. We also appreciate your thoughtful feedback regarding onboarding, product knowledge, and coaching. As a fast-paced and performance-driven organization, we understand that the learning curve can be challenging, particularly for those who are new to technology sales. We are continually evaluating our training programs and support systems to help new team members ramp up successfully and feel confident engaging with our clients. Thank you again for your contributions during your time at StormWind. We wish you continued success in your career and appreciate the impact you made while you were here.
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