Shelf Life of Sales People is Real - Sr. Account Executive Gartner Employee Review

3.0
Jul 22, 2022
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Pros

Great training, decent benefits, most on delivery side of house are very intelligent (analysts, executive partners, etc.,)

Cons

Antiquated sales model that quotas don’t change when you’ve sold to everyone you are “allowed” to sell to. Lots of competition internally (fighting amongst reps based on size of accounts, territory, vertical…the list goes on). Everyone wants a piece of your pie and management could care less. The mangers whose region is doing best wins. Look at tenure of AE’s before you join…most have a 3-year shelf life and leave because you are stuck with same accounts that have been grown as far as they can grow.

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5.0
Jun 28, 2026
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Pros

Work life balance, though in late 2026 will be required to go back to office. Full autonomy for your own schedule.

Cons

Absolutely no path for growth.

4.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Being a globally recognized company makes it easy to consistently engage clients. Great benefits. Amazing people (managers and colleagues) For the most part there is a clear path to success and promotions. Executives listen to feedback after every internal call to help guide strategy.

Cons

In office mandate increasing in office days from once a month to once a week. Need to live in Florida or Texas because of the in office mandate. Promotions take a while since there are many people going for the same roles. Hard to reach clients and constant territory’s shifting makes it difficult to achieve the numbers you and management expect.

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