If you have the opportunity to work for Zillow, I say Go For It. - Inside Sales Consultant Zillow Employee Review

5.0
5 Apr 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fair and honest management team that cares about the company culture more than almost anything else. Lots of free food on hand at all times, catered lunches and off work activities. Great set of benefits, best I've seen. Overall friendly working environment, in a class A office space. Not stingy on employee perks.

Cons

Comp plan too complicated and bonuses favor reps with more seniority.

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Zillow Response
11y
Thanks so much for taking the time to review your Zillow experience. I'm glad to hear how much you appreciate the culture you've helped create in the OC! We regularly review the comp plan to make sure it rewards the behavior we value most and that it's as simple to understand as possible - we want it to be super clear how to maximize your income. Thanks for giving us your feedback on its complexity - we take it seriously. As it pertains to the bonus structure - I believe you're referring to the low cancellation bonus which rewards those who sell the right way and take the best care of their clients - this bonus applies for people who've been with us for at least a year. We do this because the job evolves over time - the challenges after a year revolve around managing your book of business while continuing to hunt for enough new business to keep your book healthy and help the company hit its goals. Continued success at Zillow! Doug Slotkin VP, Local Ad Sales

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Thank you for sharing such a detailed perspective. We understand that frequent changes to roles, account ownership and business priorities can have a real impact on relationship-building and the day-to-day experience in sales. We’re glad to hear compensation was a positive part of your time at Zillow, and we appreciate you being candid about where the model and structure felt frustrating. Feedback like yours helps us better understand how these changes are experienced across teams as the business evolves.
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