DataRails
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DataRails
Back to ReviewsCurrent Employee Wages have stagnated over time here. Poking around, comp is significantly below average. The comp plan is decent, but when you consider that AE's get no credit for renewals and upsells, it doesn't look as good.
AE's can do well here if they are talented, but it's been really painful for new reps who joined in the past year or so. It is true you do not need to do any outbound here, but the lead quality is really sub par.
Massive conflict of interest since the CRO runs both marketing and sales. He's not a particularly talented marketer, other than being a good delegator and able to spend money on ads. His sales knowledge is elementary at best.
This is an organization that is content with mediocrity. Browse Other Reviews
2.4
Jul 10, 2024
Response from
DataRails
Aug 8, 2024
As the CRO, I appreciate the opportunity to respond to your feedback.
It seems my delegation skills are top-notch, but my sales skills need some polishing. Noted!
In all seriousness, I’m always looking to improve. If you have constructive suggestions, my door is always open. If not, the door is also open for you to explore opportunities with our competitors who pay less and require their AEs to do their own prospecting.
To address your points directly:
Compensation: ALL of our AEs hit quota last year, earning between $250k and $350k, with some on track to surpass $400k this year. This is well above average for our industry.
Lead Quality: Our AEs excel here, closing more than a dozen deals every quarter and earning substantial incomes. This environment is ideal for AEs who thrive with our robust inbound engine, allowing them to focus on closing deals rather than cold calling, which is not the most efficient use of their skills and talents.
Marketing and Sales: Yes, I run both departments. This setup prevents me, as VP of Marketing, from blaming sales for not closing my leads and, as VP of Sales, from blaming marketing for bad leads. It's like having a built-in accountability buddy!
That said, I accept the feedback and take responsibility for any areas that need improvement. Our goal is to have a supportive and successful team where we win together.
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