Confused Company - Global Account Executive Sovos Employee Review

2.0
3 Jan 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The product is good in the regard that it's a holistic solution, despite the fact that it's a very misaligned solution and 90% of implementations end horribly.

Cons

The company is lost. When I joined, deals were getting closed and there were deal deals and team efforts in order to win. Right up until my departure that had all vanished. There is no structure, they "let people go" at alarming rates regardless of performance. It's become the KA show, and everybody is expected to praise him as if he were a superhero or else. There is no company culture. In fact the head of company culture was one of the first to be fired when KA joined. Pay is also horrific for an ambitious salesperson.

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Sovos Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback on your experience with our company. We genuinely value your input, and we appreciate your candidness regarding both the strengths and areas for improvement. We value open-ness, transparency, and candor as a core value in the company. It's heartening to hear that you recognize the holistic nature of our product. Indeed, our commitment to providing a comprehensive solution, becoming THE trusted partner for businesses on their journey to “always on compliance” and delivering a holistic integrated platform vs. just a collection of best-in-class point solutions is at the forefront of our transformational change. We are currently navigating through a period of significant evolution, aiming to enhance the alignment of our solution and improve implementation outcomes. We recognize that whole-scale change is hard, and its represents a challenge in maintaining and improving a company's dynamics. We understand the importance of a thriving, cohesive and inclusive company culture, as you know having spent time here. Embracing transformational change is tough, no two ways about it. It requires refining and sometimes redefining processes, adapting new strategies and fostering a shift in culture. However, we know the rewards are substantial, as successful transformation at Sovos not only positions the company for long-term sustainability but also cultivates innovation, agility and a heightened competitive edge. It’s a journey that demands resilience and commitment, but the outcomes are incredible. And it is overwhelming positive for our hundreds of partners, thousands of employees, and hundreds of thousands of customers, all of who are HUMANS. And as you know having spent time here, we are a very, very human-centric organization. We care deeply for the people and that is always the first and foremost consideration. Your comments on organic bottom-line growth resonates with our commitment to delivering a strong product solution set through a talented and dedicated team. Integration of acquired companies again is always challenging, but when you are committed to doing the right things for the people involved, and are driven by the exciting innovation and transformation journey we are one, the changes are overwhelmingly positive – we are optimistic about the positive changes we’re already seeing. The results are already showing. For instance, your comment about deals closing. We have enjoyed the best bookings quarter the company has had in years as a result of the positive changes we’ve made already, and that is just going to continue. It’s fantastic to see when the tough changes being made translate into positive business outcomes, another area where what’s great for the company and what’s great for the employees are 100% aligned. Finally, I do want to be clear that nepotism has no place in our culture and there are no superheroes here. We have put together a world class TEAM, who puts TEAM first, not individualism. Not a single hiring decision gets made based on who-knows-who. Nor will it, ever. Change is always difficult to get through. Avoiding these necessary changes would be a disservice to our customers and our employees. Our success is dependent on the contributions of each and every employee at Sovos; we will reach our destination together, as One Sovos. The company and I wish you the best of luck as you pursue your career elsewhere and thank you for the time you spent here, your contributions are valued. As is your feedback! Kevin Akeroyd CEO

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5.0
18 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I had a great experience thru the Recruiting process with Sovos. Cassie was very honest and open answering all my questions.

Cons

There were no cons at all.

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Sovos Response
2w
Thank you for sharing this, and welcome to the team! It's wonderful to hear that your recruiting experience set such a positive tone from the start. Cassie is a great example of the kind of Sovosians we are proud to have representing our culture, and knowing she made you feel informed and at ease throughout the process genuinely matters to us. We also love hearing that your first day onboarding helped you connect with our values and get a feel for what we do. That experience is something we work hard to get right, and your feedback confirms it's landing the way we intend. We're glad you're here, and we look forward to growing together. Gregg Spratto President
1.0
20 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Being Remote and standard benefits

Cons

Sales leadership is horrendous. New people are brought in not trained, aggressive targets (that have never been hit) usually designed to be the escape goats to protect the old guard. Long tenured sales protects the existing power structures. When results slip, they blame newer reps. New hires don’t hit, quotas unrealistic, weak implementation. Nightmare of a company, the worst I have ever worked at.

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Sovos Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share this. Feedback matters, even when we see things differently. Quota-setting and new hire ramp structures are areas we invest in seriously - they're because we want our sellers to win, not to set anyone up to fail. That's the culture we've built, and it's one I'm proud of. That said, I do hear that your experience hasn't matched that intent. If there are specific gaps in how you were onboarded or supported, I'd genuinely like to understand them so we can keep getting better. Please connect with HR or reach out to me directly. We're committed to building a team where every rep has a real shot at success! Alice Katwan, President of Revenue, Sovos
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