Definition of micro management - Enterprise Account Executive MongoDB Employee Review

1.0
11 Aug 2016
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Pros

As an enterprise account manager, they pay you a very high commission rate (15%) for your first 6 months. Thats the only pro I saw.

Cons

Extreme micro managing in the sales org. Upper layers of sales management do not respect the RSM role, as a rep your direct boss is a puppet who can't effect any change or make any decisions on their own. "Sales/pipeline generation process" is more rewarded than actual results, they keep and love people who follow their process to a T, but have poor numbers. The churn policy is the worst in SW sales right now. You get docked -11% on your commission for not bringing a renewal in, even if it is an account you are taking over from a previous rep. Problem is, Mongo waited to long to build an enterprise product that corporations would use, so there is significant churn. These companies that signed up for support a while ago are not renewing, because they have figured out how to do all the "cool things" that are in MongoDB Enterprise Advanced. Sales management are good from a sales perspective, but they are are poor in regular areas of life. You start to look at these guys and understand, they have nothing in their life but work, it's a pretty sad scenario. They assume all their reps have no life as well, but indeed they do.

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5.0
8 June 2026
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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
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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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