Great Potential but closed to new go to market strategies, sales team leaders are bullies - Sales SpendHQ Employee Review

2.0
27 Feb 2024
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Pros

Nice Office Great Solution Engineers Several C Levels had great vision.

Cons

I regret to share that my experience at SpendHQ was less than favorable, due to several concerning aspects within the company. SpendHQ, a divestment from a larger procurement consulting company, faces multiple challenges First and foremost - sales team leads, they lack experience, having never managed a team before. They micromanage and attend every call critiquing pitch if not presented in the exact manner they would. There were several times I truly felt bullied. The leads are handed out by favoritism and only team leads attend events and at times take the top deals to close and commission themselves! A particularly concerning pattern is the quarterly termination of Account Executives (AEs) without prior notice. Unfortunately, only 1-2 AEs are hitting their quotas, resulting in daily pipeline calls. The lack of marketing support is also a notable drawback. AEs are expected to engage in cold calling to C-level executives, an ineffective and non-strategic approach. AEs are to create email campaigns, with the requirement to use only management-approved verbiage, therefore limiting creativity and hinders ability to tailor outreach. Of particular concern is the unfair treatment of female AEs. The last three female AEs who were abruptly let go, have raised concerns about unequal treatment within the organization. In summary, the work environment at SpendHQ has proven to be challenging, marked by a lack of support, creativity, and strategic direction. Toxic environment, I'm sorry to say. Actions are needed to create a healthier and more inclusive workplace.

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5.0
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Pros

Family like atmosphere with great coworker

Cons

Technology and processes weren’t amazing but they had a clear path towards modernization

2.0
24 Mar 2026
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Pros

The engineering team was genuinely talented and collaborative, some of the best people I've worked with. There was a real sense of camaraderie and shared ownership. Early on, the technical work was stimulating. Challenging problems, modern tooling, and the freedom to architect solutions the right way without being rushed. The culture used to feel values-driven. Leadership once seemed to genuinely care about doing good work and treating people well.

Cons

Leadership changed, and it changed everything. The new direction was top-down and disconnected from the people actually doing the work. Favoritism became rampant. Promotions and visibility went to people based on proximity to leadership, not performance or impact. High performers who didn't play politics were quietly sidelined. Micromanagement crept in slowly, then all at once. Autonomy that was once a selling point evaporated. Engineers were second-guessed on technical decisions they were hired to make. The culture shift was jarring, values that were once genuine started to feel performative. The company didn't change overnight, which almost made it harder to accept.

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