Don’t be fooled by their claims - Sales Appian Employee Review

1.0
20 Nov 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Decent comp plan but don’t expect to make much more than your base.

Cons

My reason for joining Appian was because of the culture that they touted during the interview and training process - truly disappointed that their claims didn’t hold up. Terrible sales leadership - the worst I’ve ever experienced in my entire sales career. A lot of micro management. Very little brand recognition and messaging is overly complicated. Very few people selling anything. Only about 10% actually meeting quota and even less over achieving their numbers. They focus so much on getting marketing rights from a new customer that deals either end up lost or the relationship with the customer is permanently damaged because of it. Overall just an incredibly toxic work environment.

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5.0
11 May 2026
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Pros

Supportive team that cares about your growth

Cons

Can be a bit bureaucratic

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Appian Response
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We are glad to hear you felt supported by your team and that they contributed positively to your growth at Appian. We value your perspective and recognize the importance of balancing growth with agility. We remain focused on refining processes and reducing friction so our teams can continue to innovate and operate effectively.
4.0
22 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great team, great office, employees are all high intelligence

Cons

Slow to promote or pay raise

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