Strong brand recognition but plagued by internal politics - Recensione dipendente - Account Manager presso Forrester

2,0
24 mag 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

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Smart people and remote work was a great benefit while it lasted. Good name and brand recognition made it easy to get your foot in the door.

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It's a lot of politics and if you're not part of the insider group you will be left out. All the best sales leaders I worked with at the company left and moved on because of poor product advancentments. The analysts want to write about their own personal viewpoints and don't feel the need to align with the sales/account teams to truly understand what the clients are looking for from them. The thought leadership products are very strong but as a salesperson, you don't earn much commission from them. Account exec to account manager transition was often times messy as the exec team did not properly explain what the membership entailed.

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Risposta di Forrester
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I’m glad to hear you valued the people you worked with and the strength of Forrester’s brand while you were here. At the same time, I’m sorry to hear that your experience with team dynamics and alignment across the business didn’t meet your expectations. As we evolve the business, including changes to our products and go-to-market strategy, we know that clarity and consistency across teams, particularly between research and sales, are critical and help employees be successful in their work. We will continue to focus on that alignment. Thank you again for your feedback and the contributions you made at Forrester. I wish you all the best in your future career. Jobina Gonsalves Chief People Officer

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5,0
25 mar 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

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Resources provided. Your Manager is at your side along with your team in moments asks are required during complex issues are in process of being resolved.

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Major laws include the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which require organizations to manage data transparently.

1,0
27 mag 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

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I’m sorry to say, none.

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The way the RA role is postured is dishonest and takes advantage of young professionals looking for research exposure. The title of the role, the fact that they ask for data experience and “excellent academic standing” and the early interview process lead you to believe that you will be engaging actively with and supporting the research. Once hired, it becomes clear that the role is purely administrative and you are there to push paper. They promise research exposure once you “gain the trust of your analysts,” but the lack of RAs and constant layoffs mean that even if that day comes, it’s unlikely you will have time to engage with the research in a meaningful way. Further, many analysts consistently speak down to RAs and clearly have a very low opinion of them, and if not, are only culturally used to leaning on RAs for simple administrative support, so I learned quickly that the idea of an RA engaging closely with research was almost unheard of at Forrester despite what I had been told.

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Risposta di Forrester
2d
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and I am sorry to hear it didn’t align with what you were hoping for in the role. At Forrester, the Research Associate role has long been viewed as a strong foundation for launching a career. We typically hear that it offers meaningful learning opportunities, exposure to the research process, and a valuable springboard into a wide range of paths, both within Forrester and beyond. That said, it’s critical that expectations are clear from the start and that employees feel they’re growing in line with those expectations over time. It sounds like that didn’t hold true for you. I’d welcome the opportunity to learn more about your specific experience if you’re open to it. Pls reach out for a call so i can understand more. Thank you again for your candid feedback, and I wish you all the best in your next steps. Jobina Gonsalves Chief People Officer
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