Another failed Software get rich quick Scheme - Anonymous employee HiveMQ Employee Review

I have worked in enterprise sales for over 15 years and have reported into many different leaders. The current CRO and his leadership team have had the most measurable impact on my performance and on the overall culture of the revenue organization. What stands out is that this is not theoretical leadership. This is operator leadership. The CRO understands the emotional and professional pressure that comes with carrying a quota. In enterprise sales, win rates can often be in the 20 to 30 percent range. That means sellers hear “no” far more often than “yes.” Instead of ignoring that reality or lowering expectations, he acknowledges it while still holding the team to a very high standard of execution. He leads from the front. He gets involved in strategy, helps navigate complex deals, and supports the team in difficult negotiations. That level of engagement builds trust quickly and creates a culture where people want to push harder because they know leadership is invested in their success. Another major difference is the focus on strengths. The leadership approach is demanding but not fear based. Sellers are challenged to operate at their best consistently, rather than being managed through public pressure or scoreboard driven tactics. This has created an environment where top performers continue to improve year over year. Since this leadership team came in, there has been a noticeable shift in accountability, clarity of expectations, and overall morale. Many sellers, including myself, have had some of the strongest performance years of their careers during this period. This is not a perfect environment and the pace can be intense. The CRO moves quickly and that can require the team to stay very agile during periods of change. However, the tradeoff is real momentum, stronger deal execution, and a culture that feels focused on winning rather than just activity. Overall, this leadership team has significantly raised the bar for what effective revenue leadership looks like. For sellers who want to be pushed, supported, and developed into stronger operators, this is a place where you can grow quickly.

As the company scales, there are signs of misalignment between broader executive or board-level decisions and what is required to build and sustain a high-performance revenue culture. The current sales leadership team has created real momentum in a short period of time by setting higher standards, increasing accountability, and re-establishing belief across the field. However, sudden changes to performance recognition and incentive programs have created frustration and confusion. In particular, removing or altering programs that celebrate top performance sends a mixed signal to a quota-carrying organization that is already operating under significant pressure. Revenue performance is not driven by process alone. It is driven by motivation, clarity, and trust in leadership direction. When cultural signals shift without clear alignment with sales leadership, it can undermine morale and create unnecessary friction during a critical growth phase.

Started out great but just devolved into a crazy mess

Frequent Management turnover made it difficult to execute on any plans. The constant pivots became the new normal and none of the changes improved the bottom line. Management became cut throat and combative.