Good company and experience overall - Field Sales Engineer ifm efector Employee Review

4.0
Jan 31, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The sales training they give you is really excellent. Great benefits: medical, 401K etc. Good company culture with really nice and friendly people Flat organization with very few mid-level managers (could be a negative if you want to get promoted) Privately owned company with good year to year growth meant no lay-offs in 6+ years

Cons

You will compete internally within your sales territory for accounts at times. There are different sales groups and sometimes other salespeople will be given accounts that you have discovered, nurtured, etc. Also, veteran salespeople are shown favoritism in picking their accounts. While this is nice if you are an old hat with the company, it's tough for the newer people.

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Cons

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Pros

The company strongly promotes a sense of internal loyalty through its "Orange Blood" culture, presenting itself as a tight-knit family. While this can create a feeling of community for those who align closely with leadership expectations, it may feel less welcoming to individuals who value independent thinking or outside perspectives.

Cons

For some, the cultural intensity can verge on insularity, with a few observers informally comparing it to a "true believer" environment. Company events and traditions are frequent and lively, but may feel performative rather than inclusive to those who have not spent their entire careers with the company. Within the company there is a clear ambition to align with modern tech industry standards. But the company's foundations in industrial manufacturing continue to strongly influence its culture and operations. This heritage provides stability, but also limits the speed and flexibility associated with true technology-driven organizations. Overall, while the workplace appears friendly and committed on the surface, prospective employees should take time to evaluate whether the culture’s strong internal focus and industrial paced product development supports their long-term career growth.

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