Private sector sales works well but is getting... | Samsara Reviews

Current Employee

2.6

Sep 21, 2023

Private sector sales works well but is getting tighter and less lucrative. Public Sector is a hot mess. The pipeline is largely fake and teams are constantly missing quota. Leadership saves face by pretending there is no problem - they believe that the pipeline is real and that deals have simply 'pushed'. This leads to a larger quota the following quarter and the cycle starts again. If you think you are getting into a good sales orgs via entry through the public sector you're wrong. It's a trap and it's impossible to switch over to the Private side.

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Current Employee

3.7

Jun 6, 2024

Great company overall! Strong leadership, culture and product fit! If you’re looking to get a start in your sales career this is the place.

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Current Employee

2.9

Jan 8, 2024

I was really excited to get on the sales team here. But about 6 months in I realized that all the hype was fluff. The golden days of sales here are in the rearview. Commission pay is awful for the amount you bring in. There is practically 0 inbound. People are over worked, under paid and stressed out. They over hired and don't have enough bread to go around. Great...Read More

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