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Xcellerate Labs

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They don't know what they are doing - Business Development Manager Xcellerate Labs Employee Review

1.0
28 Apr 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Good salary, great commission structure, a fair leave / sick leave policy, lots of human interaction, recognition

Cons

The interview process stretches out for 2 to 3 months, and once you're in, there's this pervasive feeling of distrust. Accountability seems to be missing, and when things don't go as planned, fingers start pointing. If targets aren't met within a month, you could find yourself out of a job with little explanation, highlighting a real issue with communication here. The CEO personally designs sales pitches that often fall short of client expectations. If you try to put your own spin on things as leadership would suggest, it might just end up with you being reprimanded in front of everyone in a meeting. There's this big gap between what the company says it stands for (the values) and what managers actually do, leaving a lot of folks feeling let down. On the bright side, there's the Operations Director, who's a stand-up person, creating a supportive atmosphere. But it's wise to tread carefully with other leaders who seem more focused on keeping their jobs than anything else, they would tell you to do something and next thing when you are in a meeting being questioned why you did it, they would be part of the cast who will expresses dissatisfaction in what you did. Navigating this place means being smart about who you trust and sticking with those who really have your back. I was told that someone would be helping me with an account, eventually it clicked, the day my "team mate" was introduced to the company and I posted in the Slack channel that I look forward to tackling the account together, I found myself without a job, they are sly and very sneaky and will conduct interviews for your replacement while you are doing your best.

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5.0
11 Jan 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Xcellerate Labs is a great company to work for. The people are what truly sets the company apart from other places I have worked. There is a team first mentality where everyone is willing and does help one another out to be best versions of themselves. If you need help ask and someone will be there to help you through whatever challenge you are facing.

Cons

Not a Con but a fact. Xcellerate Labs is a global company with everyone working remotely. With this there is also a high level a ambiguity and you must take ownership and responsibility for your own success.

2.0
23 Feb 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Ability to set your own schedule. Friendly staff and admin. You learn a lot of tools for outreach, data enrich, search, etc. A good stepping stone to an actual promising career.

Cons

No foundation, onboarding, p&p's, a training handbook/syllabus, nothing. Learn as you go, talk via WhatsApp. Lack of leadership, growth opportunities, and prioritizing client expectations. Semi decent third party HR in the states. BDR success looms in the path of their quest to grow the business. Would not recommend as a longterm option.

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