AlphaSense Questions & Answers

What is the company culture like? How are Enterprise AEs performing against target? Does it heavily depend on the vertical? How do you find the territory alignment? Would you recommend AlphaSense?

I'm interviewing for the Account Executive position focusing on finance accounts. Can someone tell me what the day in the life of a rep in this role looks like? How are individuals preforming and how do managers manage?

Product Q's: How APAC friendly is the product? i.e. Is there an appropriate level of regional research? e.g. Are regional statutory filings included (say for Hang Seng, NSE, ASX, Kospi, TSE, SGX listed biz's. Private markets data in APAC? Is AgenticAI on the roadmap? When?

Comp plan? Linear or gated? Multipliers and accelerators? How attainable are targets in the FSI space. How competitive is AlphaSense Versus FactSet and Capital IQ? Where/why/how does AlphaSense shine and win? And lose? THANKS!

How would you evaluate the TMT vertical?

1. What percentage of reps in APAC made quota last year (2024)? 2. What are the most common reasons for losing deals? If to competitors, which and why? 3. What are you most excited about for the APAC business in 2025?

What can you tell me about the Singapore office and APAC operations? Specifically, it would be great to understand: Culture (is there true alignment with company values?) Performance (is the business winning?!) - is there a culture of success? Do folks in APAC feel supported by HQ? Thanks!

What's the compensation like for Corporate, Enterprise AE's? Also, what's the average deal size and sales cycle? How much do top performers make?

How would you assess the effectiveness of the leadership team at AlphaSense in fostering growth and development among its sales staff? Based on your experience with the leadership, would you suggest pursuing a sales position at AlphaSense?

How often does the compensation plan change at AlphaSense, and what factors are considered when determining sales territories?

Where is it best to sell into now? Financial Services? Corporates? If corporate, what vertical?

What is the common career progression trajectory for sales professionals at AlphaSense?

What is the dress code like for the sales team(specifically NYC office)? Do people wear button ups and slacks or is it jeans and polos or even more casual than that?

How challenging is it to meet sales targets as a new Account Executive at AlphaSense?

How achievable is the sales target in the Corporate space? What % of the team is hitting?

How effective is the sales training program at AlphaSense for individuals interested in pursuing a career in sales?

Does AlphaSense prioritize diversity and inclusion within their sales team? What initiatives or programs do they have in place to foster an inclusive and diverse sales environment?