BDR - Business Development Representative (BDR) Adobe Employee Review

4.0
4 Aug 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The BDR org allows you to setup your career with a strong network of like-minded individuals. Pays at the upper end of the market for the role. Benefits are fantastic. A lot of different BDR segments so everyone's experience will vary.

Cons

Capped at 150% while a lot of competitors having a cap around 300% to uncapped. Recent promoted BDR's to Renewals Rep avg tenture has been 2.5-3 years in BDR seat. AE roles typically filled externally. Heavy install base with limited accounts leads to battling with partners for opportunity/ASV creation to hit numbers. Comp plan has changed every quarter this year Turnover in the BDR org is starting to climb. Surprisingly not a large sales org to promote into after the BDR seat, most AE roles are for 5+ exp reps.

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

- Awesome culture. I love going to work every day. People are really nice - exciting to be in the industry where a lot of innovation is happening - good work life balance - flexible RTO - two one-week shutdowns per year, unlimited PTO, global wellness days, great benefits

Cons

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