Great product and awesome team, but leadership needs to listen to employees and act on feedback - Sales Development Representative (SDR) Sapling Employee Review

4.0
19 July 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Cool product that's always evolving and has SO much potential -People-focused selling and a lot of people that want you to succeed -Fast paced/exciting environment where there's a TON of growth -Autonomy/agency as a member of the team -Helping People Ops (who as an org are often under staffed, paid, and appreciated, so this is a definite plus!) -Friends and family days for mental health -Some truly incredible people work here

Cons

-Not enough focus or specificity around longterm career growth, or individual needs which can definitely lead to burnout -Limited follow through from team leads on promises made surrounding growth opportunities for the SDR team -Startup, so the pay could be better, but it also could be worse -ERGs are purely the responsibility of employees without any compensation or incentive from leadership. -Lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion both on the team and in leadership

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Sapling Response
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Providing more support for people of diverse identities (POC, women, ESL employees, etc.) is important and we take this feedback seriously - thank you for the feedback and ensuring we're delivering on what we say.

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5.0
25 Oct 2021
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CEO approval
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Pros

Unlimited vacation Opportunity to grow Great team Flexible schedule

Cons

Low base salary and commission

5.0
6 June 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Working at Sapling has been an incredible opportunity to get to learn & grow alongside a group of insanely driven individuals. Bart & Andy go to such extreme lengths to make sure the team feels supported and set up for success, and their passion for our mission is truly infectious. Your voice is heard here no matter what level of the ladder you’re on, and transparency is held to the utmost degree of importance. Everyone is also extremely welcoming and kind, and culture-wise there’s heaps of opportunities to bond with the entire office (happy hours, trivia nights, themed offsites, etc). Coming from a larger company previously, it’s been amazing getting to be a part of a team where your impact is tangible…as well as to feel lucky enough to get to work towards an epic dream alongside good friends. Grateful for Sapling and all its offered so far, and can’t wait to see where we go! From a sales-specific perspective: we get solid support from management (for things like top tier sales tools, training materials, etc), there is infinite opportunity to be creative/innovative with outbound techniques, and HR buyers are some of the NICEST prospects I’ve ever had the pleasure to chat with :)

Cons

Like all start ups, we're moving insanely fast. Things are changing constantly, and while the fast-paced environment is exciting, it is not without its challenges. Just keep in mind patience + flexibility are key - and support is always there if you ask for it!

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