Decent place to start a sales career - Account Executive IQPC Employee Review

3.0
2 May 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Good (not great) place to learn sales processes and the value of hard work (read value, not benefit)

Cons

- This is about the most vanilla job opportunity you will ever find. Don't expect any excitement or a huge learning opportunity. Very by-the-numbers organization with zero imagination (conference industry). - Those that have been with the company for a while get the existing, obvious accounts for each conference. Cage match for all junior reps, calling into the same accounts with zero processes. - I'd rate the CEO but I have no idea who he/she is. Only upper management that came into the office was an english gentleman that taught us how to pick up chicks at the bar as a sales lesson. - Old (maybe current) sales lead used to always tell us how important his friends are and how they all have amazing jobs and make vaults of money (this is the culture of IQPC)

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IQPC Response
7y
Thank you for your feedback. We always strive to create a comfortable, collaborative, and inclusive work environment for all of our employees and are therefore disappointed by the nature of your feedback. Any sales training activities that are run by senior members of our organization are designed to provide value to our sales teams and we apologize if you did not feel your session was productive. While we pride ourselves on being a true pay-for-performance environment with unlimited earning opportunities, we at the same time are equally focused on providing long term professional development opportunities and career paths for all of our employees. Please know that we take all feedback seriously and are raising yours through the proper channels as part of our commitment to continuous improvement. If you would like to share additional thoughts on how to improve some of our processes from your perspective, we’d welcome that input which you can provide by contacting IQPCNYHR@iqpc.com.

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5.0
3 Feb 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Title: Great company to work for with an agile and talented team Pros: Working as a Portfolio Manager at IQPC was a great experience. The company is incredibly agile and has a strong ability to adapt to market changes, which is vital in the highly competitive events and conferences industry. This adaptability allows IQPC to stay ahead of trends and continue delivering relevant and high-quality events. The people here are some of the smartest and most capable I’ve had the pleasure of working with — it’s clear that IQPC attracts top talent and fosters a collaborative, supportive environment. One of the standout aspects of the company is how much they invest in their rising talent. There are continuous opportunities for development, and the performance-based pay structure is a great motivator. It not only rewards individual contributions but also drives the company’s success as a whole. This culture of incentivizing high performance was one of the key factors in my own personal and professional growth while there. Overall: IQPC is a solid company with a lot of potential for growth. The leadership is forward-thinking, the people are sharp, and the culture rewards results. While the sales team dynamic might not be perfect, it’s a small downside in an otherwise great work environment. Would recommend to anyone who thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented setting!

Cons

Cons: Like many fast-paced companies, there is a bit of ego on the sales team. While this is somewhat expected in a high-energy, results-driven environment, it can occasionally cause friction between departments. However, this is something that can be managed with effective communication and collaboration. For junior staff it can be a challenging environment to meet deadlines.

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IQPC Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience as a Portfolio Manager at IQPC! We’re thrilled to hear that you found our company’s adaptability, talent, and performance-driven culture to be key highlights of your time here. Investing in our people and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment is something we take great pride in, so it’s rewarding to know that these efforts contributed to your professional development. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the dynamics within the sales team. We recognize that a fast-paced environment can sometimes present challenges, and we’re continuously working to enhance cross-departmental collaboration and communication. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’re grateful for your contributions to IQPC. Wishing you continued success in your career!
1.0
16 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

people were nice enough to work with

Cons

I worked for SSON, our managing director liked to preach that they advocated for their employees, but I was let go, through no fault of my own per their words, after bad training and no real support for the new role I was taking on. Also, there is zero work/life balance despite being able to work from home 2 days a week, my team was exhausted and upper management did not care.

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