My time at TeamViewer was deeply affected by the arrival of the new Vice President of Sales, whose leadership style has created a work environment dominated by fear and intimidation. The issues have been further exacerbated by ineffective senior sales managers and overly harsh policies.
Since the VP’s arrival, the work culture has plunged into a state of chaos and fear. His management style demands blind obedience at the expense of skill and integrity, creating a toxic environment where true professionalism is suffocated.
His sales knowledge is so lacking, and the strategies are so absurd, that they make employees feel more like scammers than legitimate sales professionals.
The Vice President of Sales approach has led to the unfair dismissal of many talented individuals for trivial reasons, including top performers. One of these top performers was fired right after complaining to HR.
The senior sales managers are equally problematic. One of them, who was promoted to the position during a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), fancies himself as a sales coach but lacks any real understanding of management or sales. His promotion, which appears to be more about flattering the VP and promising unwavering obedience, rather than merit, seems like a misguided decision we witness on a daily basis.
The other senior manager is equally ineffective—unresponsive to questions, clueless about the system and product, and seemingly only capable of ringing a bell.
An especially distressing policy is the requirement to stand for one hour, twice a day, whenever the bell is rung. This policy is enforced rigidly, regardless of your well-being or personal circumstances. If you choose not to stand, it is viewed negatively by management, and you risk receiving a verbal warning. This is likely because a written warning could be used as evidence in a legal dispute.
Numerous reports of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior have been made, but no action has been taken against the VP, thanks to his protection by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This lack of accountability only exacerbates the toxic environment.
One particularly disturbing incident involved the VP comparing employees to “trained monkeys” during a meeting.(Yes, this is real)
The VP has made it clear that he "sees everything" and has threatened retaliation for any complaints. This environment stifles open communication and fosters fear among employees.
Overall, it’s clear that the core issue is with the company’s leadership and management. If you value a respectful, supportive work environment, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. The current state of affairs suggests that improvements are unlikely in the near future.
