Dynamic team atmosphere amidst Leadership Challenges - Account Manager PitchBook Employee Review

2.0
21 Feb 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Working with my Singapore colleagues is a blast! These folks are rock stars, and there's always something new to learn from each other. The team spirit is off the charts – it's like having a bunch of supportive friends at work!

Cons

- MD lacks APAC experience, often prioritizing personal preferences over a focus on regional dynamics. Success in sales sometimes takes a backseat to pleasing the MD of APAC, and expressing opinions can lead to a defensive response. - The APAC office's initial promise of providing localized support fell short, with APAC accounts being handled by reps in Seattle and London even after 3 quarters of joining the Singapore office. Senior leadership failed to provide clear direction for a handover, and during a call, the MD of APAC encouraged reps to maximize opportunities before passing them on to APAC reps. This approach, coupled with the expectation to hit full quotas despite small account books, highlighted a lack of support and poor management. - Rapid hiring coupled with a lack of clear direction is placing the Singapore reps at a disadvantage. This situation underscores a lack of strategic planning in the hiring process.

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PitchBook Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your coworkers and company culture during your short time at PitchBook. We are continuing to grow our Singapore office and are committed to providing localized support to our APAC clients. I hope you were able to provide your feedback directly prior to your departure as we believe in open communication and the application of constructive feedback. All the best to you in your next adventure.

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Solid product, talented peers, and meaningful exposure to the private markets. You can build useful skills in account management and other customer-facing roles. Many individual contributors are smart, capable, and supportive of one another.

Cons

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Thank you for the candid feedback. We’re glad you value the product and your peers. We take concerns about leadership consistency and trust very seriously. Creating clear expectations, fair management, and respectful leadership is an ongoing focus for us. I encourage you to reach out to your executive team leader or HR leadership so we can discuss your concerns directly.
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