STAY AWAY - Account Executive impact.com Employee Review

1.0
1 May 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good product / leading technology, free lunch on Fridays.

Cons

Let me start off by saying this review is directed specifically at the Radius division of Impact. First off, management will give you empty promises. When I interviewed at Impact, I made it very clear that I was looking to do minimal outbound prospecting and wanted to focus on closing deals. I was told that there is a robust BDR team that will source meetings for you as well as referrals from our agency development team. Within 2 months I was getting breathed down my neck at least 3x a week that "outbound prospecting and self-set meetings should be at an all-time high priority." Next, don't be surprised if management sabotages one of your deals and decides to take credit for it based on how easy the deal was to close. When I started at Impact, I was given a certain territory. A lead was routed to me because that lead was in my territory. That said, because the referral wanted a contract right away and not much work had to be done to close the deal (aka it was a layup), management said the deal is going to the "house account" and as a result, I wouldn't get credit for the deal. Additionally, the internal processes and systems put in place complicate your job to no end. The product is already extremely complicated, and that I was completely ok with. However, to further complicate a rep's job by having broken sales processes and antiquated internal systems make the job that much more difficult. These processes slow down your sales cycle and actually get in the way of you closing deals. Lastly, don't be surprised if you get let go at a moment's notice, without warning. You're not given the courtesy of being put on a performance improvement plan. You're not even given a 2-week courtesy. You're literally let go on the spot, without any advance notice.

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impact.com Response
8y
While we’re proud of our high performance culture and fast paced environment, we’re not proud of some effects it can cause at times, especially as we get bigger. We recently hired a new People Development leader in NY who will be working with our management team on getting better at giving performance feedback and developing career paths.

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5.0
1 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great benefits. Great product/ company. Supportive environment. Flexible work schedule. Hire within and want to promote and give raises. Free lunches. They do a lot of employee events. The culture is really great and my work/ life balance has never been better.

Cons

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impact.com Response
3w
Thank you so much for this review. We appreciate that you are finding a solid work/life balance and agree the culture is strong. Thanks for all of your contributions to the business.
2.0
28 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The People: The day-to-day team is easily the best part of this company. Middle management and individual contributors are incredibly smart, empathetic, and wonderful to work with. There is a genuine sense of camaraderie at the ground level. The Product: You are working on something truly viable. The product is incredibly solid, has great market potential, and is something you can actually feel proud to build and support. The Perks: Unlimited PTO and a hybrid office are massive benefits that are genuinely respected by your direct peers and managers, allowing for some work-life flexibility if/when you can grab it.

Cons

Directionless Senior Leadership: Executive leadership is a complete mess. They are chronically misaligned and seemingly incapable of agreeing on a unified strategy. As a result, priorities shift constantly, pulling teams in entirely different directions and constantly piling on chaotic, reactionary work. Culture Shift: While the company loves to preach a healthy, supportive culture, the reality at the top is the exact opposite. Management by Fear: The newest member of the senior leadership team is actively destroying the company culture and morale. They choose to lead through intimidation and dishonesty rather than inspiration and transparency. It has created a toxic ripple effect that is rapidly burning out the middle management layer.

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impact.com Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We're encouraged that you highlighted the strength of your colleagues, the quality of our product, and the flexibility our teams work hard to provide. At the same time, we're taking your concerns seriously. Alignment, transparency, and culture are critical to building a company where people can do their best work, and it's clear from your experience that we still have work to do. While we may not agree with every characterization, we recognize the importance of listening to consistent themes, learning from them, and continuing to improve how we communicate, lead, and support our teams. We appreciate your contributions and thank you for this feedback.
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