Unpromising outlook - Insights Manager Zinklar Employee Review

Work from home, flexible schedule, teammates across time zones which can be a pro or con depending on circumstances.

Zinklar turned out to be a large disappointment and a far cry from the promises made during the hiring process. What was sold to me as an opportunity to receive personalized coaching and skill development from Sales Leadership evolved into a series of shattered expectations and an absence of meaningful guidance. Before joining Zinklar, I was assured that the role would involve hands-on coaching with Sales Leadership, allowing me to hone my abilities in crucial areas like discovery, presenting, pricing, and negotiation. However, this pledge turned out to be nothing more than a hollow promise. I was given no constructive feedback or guidance during my initial one-to-one meeting with my manager many months into my role, which ended abruptly with my unexpected dismissal. Moreover, the working environment drastically differed from what was portrayed. I was led to believe that I would be supported by a proficient SDR team, responsible for scheduling meetings and facilitating my skill development. Regrettably, this was not the case. Instead, the role predominantly centered on outbound tasks and relentless outreach efforts. Astonishingly, I never witnessed a single meeting arranged by the promised SDR team throughout my tenure to any of my teammates on the sales team. Despite my dedication and willingness to contribute my expertise to assist the business development team, there was a glaring lack of reciprocity or acknowledgment from management. The role I was initially hired for had transformed into something unrecognizable, devoid of the promised support and professional growth opportunities. Zinklar's failure to deliver on its commitments not only led to a frustrating and demoralizing experience for me but also highlighted a significant discrepancy between the company's promises and its actual work environment. This lack of transparency, coupled with the absence of the advertised support structure, resulted in a profoundly disappointing professional engagement.

Innovative Concept: Zinklar offers a promising idea in the market research industry, with the potential to make a significant impact. One of the CEOs is incredibly polite, respectful, and creates a welcoming atmosphere. They are a pleasure to work with and add a positive influence to the company.

The overall office culture is toxic, with heavy reliance on cliques and personal preferences, especially in the marketing team. If you’re not part of the in-group, expect poor treatment. The other CEO lacks people skills and is often rude, which contributes to an uncomfortable and tense workplace atmosphere. The office is dominated by a group of Catalan women who can be mean and exclusionary to those outside their circle, making it difficult for non-Catalan employees or outsiders to feel welcome.