Not like other SDR jobs - Sales Development Representative (SDR) Anaplan Employee Review

2.0
14 Mar 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Benefits are good Can make money if you are lucky to be aligned with aggressive AEs. (As you are dependent on their commitment and follow through for your commission)

Cons

Your commission isn’t entirely based on your success, half is based on what your AE does after you hand off the opportunity to them. You can potentially put in a lot of work be successful but still not get paid commission due to that structure. Got rid of the entire SMB division recently, so no chance for SDR advancement. An SDR or the year finalist was advised that they’d have to leave company to become an AE (as they only employ Enterprise AE’s now, & they require years of enterprise experience.) Expected to work 1 or 2 hours after business hours a few times a week for learning and administrative duties. Poor corporate organizational skills across the board (VP’s-SDR management), constantly rescheduling meetings, huddles, 1 on 1’s, enablement sessions up to 3/4 times a week.

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Anaplan Response
2y
I appreciate you taking time to offer feedback on your experience. Our Roadmap for Profitable Growth Strategy is clearly articulated by our leadership and drives all functional, team and individual goals. We are committed to this strategy and excited to see how our global team is contributing in innovative ways and with disciplined execution. I encourage you to speak with your manager or HRBP about any specific issues we can help address. - Carey Pellock, CPO

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5.0
8 May 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

- Collaborative & Inclusive culture - Commitment to well-being - Professional growth & learning - Market leading innovation - Work flexibility

Cons

Anaplan is the place to be!

2.0
7 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

One thing I genuinely appreciated was that the C-suite seemed invested in keeping everyone in the loop. The monthly town halls felt like more than just a formality and gave you a real sense of where the company was headed. When you had a good stretch, people noticed. The company feels like it has real momentum and on a macro level.

Cons

Leadership was inconsistent in my experience and seemed to depend heavily on which manager you ended up with. It often felt like luck of the draw. I personally found the planning process to be more reactive than strategic, with urgency only kicking in once results were already suffering rather than getting ahead of it. The workplace culture also had a gossip element that I found draining over time. My biggest frustration was around performance recognition. I observed situations where reported numbers didn't seem to reflect reality, yet the consequences appeared minimal at best. I would have liked to see more transparency and accountability around how top performers were identified and rewarded, because in my experience the current approach didn't always feel equitable to those who were playing by the rules.

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Anaplan Response
3w
We appreciate you sharing such a detailed reflection of your time with us. It is encouraging to hear that our commitment to transparency through monthly town halls and our company's momentum resonated with you. Fostering a trusting, equitable workplace where everyone is fairly recognized and rewarded is central to our culture. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
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