Not a good company for a sales career - Account Executive ZoomInfo Employee Review

1.0
Nov 13, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good product Excercise Bikes, Ping Pong tables etc Nice people IPO on the Horizon

Cons

-Commission structure was changed because sales rep were making "too much money" and is being lowered again in Jan 2020 -There's literally no territory left -There are no holidays. CRO sent email saying they want all people working xmas eve -It's normal for people to take less than a week for paternity leave in fear of "missing" work - Acquiring company's sales reps are treated differently, get higher priority leads, and close 3x the revenue as a result -Reps who were making money haven't made money in 5 months since the acquisition -New management can't be trusted. People are constantly getting let go with no warning, and the remaining folks are spending time in conference rooms crying and fearing cuts. -Atmosphere is extremely toxic. -Despite "unlimited vacation", employees are afraid to take vacation in fear of missing quota and getting immediately put on plan -Minimal equity offered with a vesting period that will happen 2 years from IPO after everyone's been let go -The day of the acquisition the CEO Henry said one of the best things about his last acquisition was firing 75% of that company -CEO ripped out the plugs on the arcade games complaining about paying too much for electricity, and complains about the cost of offering cold brew and snacks -Commute takes an hour each way no matter where you come from

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ZoomInfo Response
6y
Thank you for your feedback. Acquisitions create many difficult hurdles but we are looking forward to successfully combining the two cultures.

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5.0
May 21, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

ZoomInfo has an incredible company culture that truly stands out-- even working remotely, you feel connected and part of something bigger. The company has a strong focus on being a leader in its space and is constantly innovating, which keeps the work exciting and meaningful. There is a genuine willingness to let ideas and concepts flourish, and employees are empowered to contribute in real ways. I am coming up on four years here, which speaks for itself-- this is a place where you can grow, get promoted quickly, and build a real career. The development resources are outstanding, including McKinsey Leadership programs, internal leadership courses, and LinkedIn Learning. Managers are supportive and invested in your success which makes showing up to work exciting

Cons

At times, communication between departments can be a challenge at the individual contributor level, which can make cross-functional collaboration feel a bit siloed. Additionally, there is still work to be done around diversity in leadership-- increasing representation of people of color and women in leadership roles would make an already great culture even stronger.

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ZoomInfo Response
1w
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’ve worked hard to build a culture where innovation, development, and support are part of the everyday experience, so it’s incredibly meaningful to hear that reflected in your time at ZoomInfo. We’re especially glad to hear that you’ve felt empowered to contribute, grow your career, and take advantage of the learning and leadership development opportunities available here. Your perspective on cross-functional collaboration and leadership representation is also deeply appreciated. Feedback like yours helps us continue improving the employee experience and strengthening our culture. Thank you for your contributions over the past four years and for being an important part of the ZoomInfo team. – Jennifer Creticos, ZoomInfo Chief Business Officer
4.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great management in the CS org. Very little micromanagement, and lets you do your job as you see fit. Promotes work life balance and tend to be real people. Collaborative teams, usually willing to help each other out wherever needed. Good room for growth if you are performing well and are vocal about wanting to move up.

Cons

Salary could be higher for the market, and for how many products you are expected to work with and specialize in. Communication from marketing and leadership directly to clients could be more effectively communicated to the client facing roles prior to reaching the client.

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ZoomInfo Response
2d
Thank you for sharing your experience in the CS organization and for all you've done for ZoomInfo. I'm proud of the culture of collaboration and support that we've worked hard to build, so it's wonderful to hear that it's paying off for you. I believe that people do their best work when they're empowered; and that means autonomy, flexibility and freedom to get creative. That's how we innovate. I appreciate your candid feedback on cross-functional communication and product complexity. Platform simplification is an important near term goal for the whole company, and we're investing to move in the right direction. Thank you again for your feedback. It's helping us continue improving how we support our teams and equip client-facing employees for success. – Whitney Littman, ZoomInfo VP of Customer Success
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