When recruiters say a tech company has a ‘strong sales culture,’ what does that usually mean? I’ve had both great and toxic experiences and want to be better at being able to read between the lines.

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Usually it means sales has a lot of influence and performance numbers matter a lot. In healthy teams, that looks like clear goals, support, and collaboration with product and marketing. In unhealthy ones, it can mean constant pressure, short term thinking, and little patience for learning. The key is asking how success is measured and how people are coached when they miss a target.

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I’ve found this isn’t a great sign. It means it’s competitive

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So they are willingly looking for people who fight for their spot? That's terrible. The best companies I worked for encouraged people who work well with others towards a goal, easier said than done

Toxic for sure. Meaning you hunt what you eat.

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