Third Bridge Sales Research Associate reviews

3.6

88% would recommend to a friend

(137 total reviews)
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Emmanuel Tahar

98% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Research Associate/Sales employees have rated Third Bridge with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 137 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Research Associate/Sales professionals have a good working experience there. Third Bridge is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Research Associate/Sales professionals compared to other employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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137 reviews
1.0
Apr 5, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

CEO was approachable and seemed to take an interest. Had good conversations with him on numerous occasions, both casual and about work. VP also reflected the CEO’s good nature. The Senior Associate buddy system can be helpful and offers a basic level of support.

Cons

Incompetent managers who are happy to take the credit for your work but will not hesitate to betray you. This was something that numerous Associates from my cohort would speak about. On many occasions, managers that I have worked with on various projects were patronising, lacked manners and would set unrealistic expectations. Cliquey environment where groups of managers and employees would back up and support themselves, making everyone else feel like outsiders. Monotonous, mundane and repetitive work - especially at the Associate level. Plenty of cold calling to make you feel like your work is meaningless. This should be made clear to people during the hiring process as the reality of the job is a stark and disappointing contrast to the advertisement. The compensation package was not enough to balance out the impact of tiresome work and toxic managers. Due to the nature of the work, you could very well be ‘working’ at times outside of your regular hours. I have personally had to take calls and communications very early in the morning and late into the evening, stretching into the nighttime. This perhaps wouldn’t be a massive issue if there was compensation available for it and also if there was some appreciation shown by management for your efforts.

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Third Bridge Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and honest review. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your experience with us was not what you had hoped for, and we appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. It’s encouraging to hear that you found the CEO approachable and that you had positive interactions with him. We’re also glad that you saw value in our buddy system and felt support through it. That said, the concerns you’ve raised, particularly regarding management behaviour, team culture, the nature of the work, and work-life balance are deeply concerning and not in line with the kind of environment we strive to create. Feedback like this is critical for us to reflect on where we may have fallen short and how we can do better. Regarding management here at Third Bridge, we are committed to developing leaders who have the experience and skills necessary to support our teams effectively. We take your points about unrealistic expectations, communication styles, and development opportunities seriously. We’re always reviewing how we develop, train, and support our managers to ensure that leadership at all levels reflects the values of fairness, respect, and transparency. We also recognise the importance of clear communication about the nature of the work involved, so that new team members have realistic and informed expectations from day one. Additionally, we understand how important it is to feel supported, appreciated, and part of a cohesive team. We value your honesty in sharing both the good and the difficult aspects of your role. Thank you again for sharing your feedback.
2.0
Jan 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Nice office and location - Okay base salary

Cons

- This role is more of a sales role, as 90% of your time is spent trying to find specialists to consult with. Emails/cold calling experts all day. - Less "research" more outreach. - Targets are very unreasonable hence the high turnover in the department. Seems the company is taking advantage over a weak labour market and oversupply of graduates.

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Third Bridge Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. It's great to see that you appreciate the office location and salary offering. Regarding your comment on cold calling experts all day, we recognise that the role can involve follow-ups and cold calling, as we’re client-facing, and we aim to ensure our team members have the support they need to succeed in this fast-paced environment. We believe our total rewards package and growth opportunities recognise and reward hard work for people who thrive in this type of environment. We also understand that this is a fast-paced and target-driven environment, which may not be for everyone. Whilst this is the case, we know that regular conversations around targets take place with your manager to discuss realistic expectations around this. If you would like to discuss your feedback further, please do reach out to us at theteam@thirdbridge.com, as we are always looking for different ways to improve! Thank you again for your review.
4.0
Dec 8, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good company culture and nice team

Cons

Repetitive work and sometimes calls outside work hours

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Third Bridge Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are glad to see you enjoyed the company culture as well as working alongside your colleagues during your time with us. At Third Bridge, we foster a high-performance and fast-paced culture where those who thrive in competitive environments can excel. While there are times when working additional hours may be necessary to support our clients, we believe our compensation and benefits package (competitive salaries and uncapped bonuses) reflects our commitment to our employees. Please feel free to contact us directly at theteam@thirdbridge.com if you would like to discuss your feedback in more detail, as we are always looking for ways to improve!
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