Not a Good Career Move - Sales Representative SingleStore Employee Review

1.0
29 Jan 2021
Recommend
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Pros

There are great reference customers. The technology works and solves hard problems.

Cons

This is not a good place for sales reps looking to grow their careers OR to make money (not anymore, anyway). This is a "good old boys' club." The base pay and comp plan is not in line at all with other startups of this size. Top reps should be making more than $500k and no one is making anywhere near that. There is no visibility whatsoever into commission statements - there are no commission statements - so it is impossible to tell if you are getting paid correctly (if it is that hard to find out, you're probably not!). The sales cycle is extremely long, and you are not set up for success. Training is very minimal. The lack of communication is probably the worst thing, especially with everyone working from home. There is almost NO communication among the sales team. No one knows what anyone else is doing. No camaraderie, no feeling like you are part of something big. A very small handful of people made quota this year - almost no one is making money - and 75% of the reps have already quit. If you are looking for a growing, dynamic software company to add to your resume, I suggest you keep looking. This is not it. I got out in time and will not be exercising my options because I seriously doubt they will be worth much.

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5.0
25 May 2026
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Pros

High visibility role with strong cross-functional partnership, strategic exposure, and opportunity to drive impact across executive priorities. Opportunity to influence executive operations, partner across functions, and contribute to high-impact initiatives and decision making.

Cons

Workstreams can shift quickly and require constant reprioritization across multiple stakeholders and business needs.

2.0
2 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great coworkers, collaborative culture, and a supportive team environment. I had the opportunity to work with talented people across sales, engineering, and leadership who were always willing to help. The company offers strong learning opportunities, especially for those interested in technology and

Cons

Focus on creating a culture where employees feel respected, supported, and valued. Take employee feedback seriously and hold managers and team leads accountable for how they interact with their teams. When employees raise concerns or ask for support, ensure those issues are addressed with meaningful action rather than being overlooked. Better communication, transparency, and leadership accountability would help build trust, improve morale, and strengthen employee retention.

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