Sales Culture Needs to Change - Sales Executive MongoDB Employee Review

1.0
30 June 2016
Recommend
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Pros

There are a lot of smart people, lunch provided 2x per week, strong financial backing. Trying to position ourselves in the market as a disruptor.

Cons

Upper management does not care about their employees. Everyone is disposable, and there has been a rotating cast of characters over the last year+, especially as it relates to the sales team. The politics here trump everything else, and many do not see eye to eye with the long term vision. Unrealistic goals set for sales, hard to make numbers unless you have a "good patch". It is unfortunate that there seems to be the notion that you can make a great living here, as those days seem to be long gone.

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5.0
8 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The early talent team does a fantastic job supporting interns and making the transition from college to full-time comfortable. Team's truly do care for you

Cons

Felt like there was a lot changes happening at the executive level

1.0
6 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Employee stock purchase program is great.

Cons

This was one of the most toxic sales cultures I’ve experienced. Management creates an environment where you never know where you stand, regardless of your performance. Expectations constantly shift, feedback is inconsistent, and trust is virtually nonexistent. QBRs are particularly unprofessional. Rather than serving as coaching sessions, they often feel like coordinated attempts to find fault. Managers openly collaborate beforehand and during QBRs (yes, we see you slacking each other) to identify issues and pressure reps, creating a culture of fear instead of development. Account ownership is also a major concern. Accounts and opportunities can be taken away without warning, even when a rep is performing well and has invested significant time building relationships. This makes it difficult to feel motivated or confident in your long-term success. The organization measures and critiques nearly every activity, resulting in extreme micromanagement. Reps are treated as if they cannot be trusted to do their jobs, and leadership seems far more focused on monitoring and criticism than enabling success. In my experience, the company tends to hire less experienced salespeople who may be more willing to accept this environment. Strong, seasoned reps who value autonomy, transparency, and professional respect are unlikely to thrive here. If you’re looking for a culture built on trust, coaching, and empowerment, this is probably not the place.

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