Contentful Questions & Answers

Surprised to see that Contentful had more layoffs. What is the management team saying about the path forward and how was sales impacted?

What steps are involved in the sales cycle in your role at Contentful, and have you noticed any trends in the difficulty of closing deals over time?

Can someone break down the comp structure a bit? Are there levers to get paid more on multi year, billing terms, adding certain bundles? Do you take a cut on your commission in any cases if it's not done a certain way?

How achievable are the sales targets at Contentful, and have these targets been adjusted up or down in the past few quarters?

Is the Nordics (Sweden,Denmark,Norway,Finland) a strong territory for Contentful's products ?

How would you describe the work culture for sales professionals at Contentful?

Is it challenging to transition from SDR to AE role at Contentful?

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

Do you anticipate the sales team at Contentful expanding or downsizing in the coming year, and how might this affect potential job opportunities in sales?

How would you describe the interview process for the role you applied for, and what should others expect, pros and cons, etc?