Talented people, but a culture of favoritism and fear undermines growth - werkgeversreview Sales Manager bij Easyfairs

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.