Talented people, but a culture of favoritism and fear undermines growth - Sales Manager bei Easyfairs: Mitarbeiterbewertung

From day one, support and onboarding were minimal, leaving new hires to figure things out themselves. Massive favoritism in promotions and opportunities. Success depends more on fitting a certain “loud, bubbly” mold than on performance. Being an excellent salesperson won’t help if you’re not part of the inner circle. KPI meetings and 1-2-1s felt like box-ticking exercises rather than genuine performance management. Feedback often seemed performative, not actionable. Management often shifts blame onto sales staff post-show and resorts to redundancies instead of addressing root causes. There’s a pervasive sense of insecurity; you’re always watching your back. The culture is toxic EG: if you take a short break to play pool, you may be reprimanded, while frequent smoke breaks are overlooked. This inconsistency erodes trust between managers and employees.