Life changing career the occasional rollercoaster ride... - New Business Manager ZoomInfo Employee Review

5.0
30 Dec 2025
Recommend
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Pros

High-growth environment with real scale: Started as a scrappy startup and evolved through acquisitions, a successful IPO, and major company milestones. You get firsthand exposure to how companies actually grow, change, and mature. Career acceleration with internal mobility: If you’re willing to bet on yourself, opportunities come quickly. There are real paths to take on responsibility early, move internally, and build a career beyond a single role. Leadership that pushes development: Strong leaders who care deeply about performance, conviction, and growth. Coaching is direct, expectations are clear, and development is taken seriously. Calls are recorded for quality and coaching purposes, which makes feedback far more effective. Ownership-driven culture: People who show up, work hard, and “play until the whistle blows” are noticed and rewarded. Accountability is real, not performative. The CEO is level-headed but intense, has been here from the beginning, and remains very hands-on, which sets the tone throughout the organization. Winning is recognized and expanded: President’s Club and Achiever’s Club opportunities exist, but it doesn’t stop there. New roles and career paths are often created for people who step outside the box and innovate. I personally started as a sales rep and progressed into mentorship and senior management. Relationships that last: Some of the strongest friendships I’ve built came from working here. The people are a major reason many choose to stay long-term.

Cons

High-intensity environment: This is not a clock-in, clock-out job. End of month and end of year are very real, expectations are high, and performance matters. The metrics speak for themselves. Be prepared to put in the dials, the effort, and to consistently show your work. Not built for risk-averse personalities: The pace, standards, and accountability can feel uncomfortable at times. If you need predictability and certainty, this may not be the right fit. You can try to “fake it till you make it,” but there’s often a plateau if you don’t continuously learn and adapt. The people who succeed stay curious and coachable. Work-life balance requires intention: Especially in sales roles, success requires strong communication and support at home. That’s true anywhere in sales, but it’s especially important here. While unlimited PTO is offered, there are unspoken blackout periods around end of month, end of quarter, and end of year. Knowing this upfront helps set the right expectations. Scaling comes with ambiguity: As a fast-growing company, there are moments of change, evolving processes, and learning as you go. Comfort with ambiguity is important. That said, the enablement team invests significant time and resources to prepare reps and managers before new concepts, features, or services roll out.

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ZoomInfo Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing such a detailed view of your ten plus years at ZoomInfo. Your comments about high growth, internal mobility, coaching, and ownership capture the kind of environment we strive to build for people who want to bet on themselves. We also appreciate your candor on intensity, ambiguity, and the importance of timely promotions. Feedback like this guides how we invest in talent development and how we support teams through change. – Steven Bryerton, ZoomInfo SVP of New Business Sales

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ZoomInfo has an incredible company culture that truly stands out-- even working remotely, you feel connected and part of something bigger. The company has a strong focus on being a leader in its space and is constantly innovating, which keeps the work exciting and meaningful. There is a genuine willingness to let ideas and concepts flourish, and employees are empowered to contribute in real ways. I am coming up on four years here, which speaks for itself-- this is a place where you can grow, get promoted quickly, and build a real career. The development resources are outstanding, including McKinsey Leadership programs, internal leadership courses, and LinkedIn Learning. Managers are supportive and invested in your success which makes showing up to work exciting

Cons

At times, communication between departments can be a challenge at the individual contributor level, which can make cross-functional collaboration feel a bit siloed. Additionally, there is still work to be done around diversity in leadership-- increasing representation of people of color and women in leadership roles would make an already great culture even stronger.

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ZoomInfo Response
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Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’ve worked hard to build a culture where innovation, development, and support are part of the everyday experience, so it’s incredibly meaningful to hear that reflected in your time at ZoomInfo. We’re especially glad to hear that you’ve felt empowered to contribute, grow your career, and take advantage of the learning and leadership development opportunities available here. Your perspective on cross-functional collaboration and leadership representation is also deeply appreciated. Feedback like yours helps us continue improving the employee experience and strengthening our culture. Thank you for your contributions over the past four years and for being an important part of the ZoomInfo team. – Jennifer Creticos, ZoomInfo Chief Business Officer
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