The American Dream Realized - Inside Sales Zillow Employee Review

5.0
5 Apr 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I had no idea how much a job could positively change the very life you live, until I started selling for Zillow. The reason why is simple, there is opportunity here. As a career salesman, I couldn't ask for a better company to represent and a better product to sell. I represent a company that is true to their ideals and takes employee satisfaction very seriously. I sell a product that can REALLY enhance a persons career potential and is a force that benefits millions across our great nation. As the company grows, I feel like I am growing with it. I love being involved in a company where there is so much innovation and change as time progresses. There is always another challenge and therefore, it never gets boring. The reason I titled this "The American Dream Realized" is because Zillow has finally given me the platform and tools I have been looking for to start making a great living. A great living of course must be earned. All anybody can ask for is a fair environment where excellence in rewarded, and the inevitable struggles are dealt with compassionately from superiors and colleagues. Everyone is in it together and they are willing to help each other succeed, despite the underlying competitiveness that is natural in the sales world. To feel that I'm genuinely being compensated based on the work I put in, is the one of most empowering and exciting experiences I have ever had in my life. I care for the people that I work with at Zillow, and I feel they care about me too. It's just simply a pleasure to be here.

Cons

I've been around for less than a year, and clearly it is too early for me to come up with anything. Sometimes the cold brew runs out which is a huge bummer, but that's a first world problem though.

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Zillow Response
10y
Thank you for the glowing review. The professional, financial, and personal opportunity we have here at Zillow Group is world class. I am glad to hear you are as excited about our opportunity as I am. Your assertion regarding the competitive nature of a sales environment is completely accurate. We pride ourselves in driving a healthy data meritocracy where top level performance is rewarded and peer success is celebrated. Our business is built on integrity and teamwork. I am glad you see that in practice among your peers and managers. Like any other endeavor, ours is one that can continue to innovate and improve. If you have suggestions along those lines, feel free to pull me aside on the sales floor or email me at stevec@zillow.com. Thanks again for the feedback. Steve Capezza, Senior Director – Orange County Sales

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Cons

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