Big egos and lack of transparency - Anonymous employee emarsys Employee Review

2.0
3 Feb 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Client success and implementation teams are very strong. Has some good clients and decent (albeit extremely costly) product for the retail industry

Cons

Peter Principle very visible in top leadership. Most top leadership has been with the company for ages and deem themselves as "untouchable". New business is abysmal because product has been over-engineered for the retail/ecommerce industry but cannot compete in any other industries. Product is severely lagging and pales in comparison against Klaviyo, Braze, and other more modern, nimble offerings. The brand also doesn't have the same brand value and recognition as Salesforce and Adobe, yet is going after the same customers. Sales teams in APAC region feels like a revolving door due to lack of transparency, support and bad egos on the leadership team.

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5.0
19 July 2025
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Pros

Best work/life balance imaginable No micromanaging Given good balance of support and space to do job

Cons

Technology is falling behind competition Lack of innovation is hurting ability to close deals

2.0
15 Jan 2026
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Pros

Nice colleagues to vent with about the nonsense that exists.

Cons

Most people don't actually work and B.S. through QBRs, revenue calls, etc. Leadership shows favoritism and success is 95% dependent upon accounts. Marketing is a JOKE! Companies still don't know who Emarsys is after years of wasted marketing dollars (talk to the CMO for two minutes and you'll immediately realize the problem). Very few knowledgeable solution experts, and several are just taking up space - literally a waste of resources (again, talk to their leader and you'll pinpoint the problem). The platform itself is limited and SAP is driving a wedge between the overall partnership. Very few shared accounts with broader SAP and resentment amongst revenue generating teams is the norm. Constant lies to cover up the writing on the wall. No direction from the top down - blind leading the blind.

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