ReachLocal Employee Reviews for Director of Strategic Partnerships

"You need to know the right people and play the corporate game"

What do you like about working at ReachLocal?

"In the initial build phase it was a fun and energetic place to be. It didn't seem like work because you all believed in the same vision. Once the corporate choke hold was put around the company the place became a turnover mill and the each business unit became fragmented and worked in silos with limited communication or uniformed operating processes."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Sell your self hard. They are looking for the cut throat sales person that will tell you anything to make a deal. Retention is not their top priority. Tell them you can sell at full throttle and be as organized as an admin while supporting your clients."

What don't you like about working at ReachLocal?

"The steps to promotion and or job security were often broken and dirty because personal relationships and presentation often out weighed productivity and job performance."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would really have the leadership team chime down the self promotion and Chest beating that goes on almost everyday. If there is going to be such a high turnover rate you should really have clear metrics in place for termination. Not the, well I like that guy/gal and he or she gives us a polished look - Performance and Loyalty should be far more important than looks and relationships."