Great employee branding - different reality - Corporate Sales Development Representative Workday Employee Review

2.0
Jun 26, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, great industry salary for the role.

Cons

There are limited opportunities for career progression or further development within the company. Despite a good salary for the CSD (SDR) role, there are no chances for upward mobility to an AE position. This means that unless you seek opportunities elsewhere, you may find yourself confined to your current role. Speaking of moving elsewhere, the company employs a contract clause that can be restrictive if you are not Irish. They offer a relocation package worth approximately €10k-€15k, but you are required to pay it back if you leave within two years. When it comes to salary negotiation, unfortunately, it is not an option. The management handpicks one person in each region to receive an annual salary increase. However, the criteria for this increase are loosely defined (you'll receive some corporate jargon that may insult your intelligence). It is disheartening to see that some top performers were left without a salary increase, while individuals with lower performance received one. Women or ethnic minority? You will primarily find it in the most junior levels of the company, such as the CSD organisation. Once you move beyond that role, diversity becomes scarce. Like really scarce. Lastly, be prepared for micromanagement from men who enjoy Guinness and play golf and/or rugby.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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Thank you for sharing your experience at Workday. It is fantastic to hear you've enjoyed the culture. We are pleased to hear life as a Workmate is a good one!
2.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Great culture at the peer to peer level. Excellent learning opportunities, good benefits and great name for resume.

Cons

Pretend to be transparent but a lot of smoke & mirrors. Significant cuts to comp plans & commissions that resulted in challenging pay cuts. While salaries were not reduced the OTE is no longer achievable and it’s a difference of thousands monthly, can’t even sell stock because it’s tanked. That being said, we’re disappointed in comp and stock but grateful to be employed because It’s no longer a matter of if you’ll be laid off but when.

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