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The best perk about this company, depending on which position you are in, is ROWE. That stands for Results Only Work Environment. Basically, you're allowed to work from wherever you feel the most productive or comfortable. There is no micro-management at least with my team, and everyone gets along well for the most part.
If you do find yourself in the office however, there are many little perks they have, such as fruit infused water, fruits every morning, ping pong table, and a small video game arcade.
Now on to the not so pretty. Although I haven't had a bad experience with any one of my managers, there are the usual office politics going on with those who fall into favor with the managers being promoted up the ladder. Those who don't are either let go or kept in their current positions for a longer time without any possibility for promotion.
There is also a problem with communication. Not all the teams are aware of what the other team contributes and therefore doesn't realize the value they bring to the company. This also causes problems with any of the teams need more support. The same questions arise over and over and this creates unnecessary delays. This is especially apparent at the executive level where they might hand down initiatives that they think make sense, but really ends up benefiting only a handful of people, not the whole company.

A typical day at work consists of consulting and meeting with Owners, General Managers, Service Managers, and Marketing Managers discussing and demonstrating how Edmunds tools and Omni Channel approach adds value to their business. 
The hardest part of the position is managing your time. Edmund’s provides all the support and tools that you could want or need to be a successful AE, however a good part of our compensation is based on individual performance and you are given a territory to manage and cover and there are days when I just wish I had more time to cover it all. 
The most enjoyable part of my position is seeing the end result after the customer has interfaced with our product and they are driving their “new” ride 😊.  And I love how our products make the shopping process better for both the customer and our business partners. 
The culture is amazing and I have a manager that is completely supportive and wants nothing but the best for all of us. Each Director and VP that I have engaged with has been open, positive, and equally supportive. 
I am grateful to be a part of this team. 


The organization truly sets out for satisfaction not only from its customers but also its employees; and it is evident in all the perks the company provides, from daily fresh fruit and Friday Bagels,  to upgraded powder room amenities and freshly popped pop corn. And it is truly progressive in implementing a Results Only Work Environment work place, with the goal being higher productivity and greater overall sense of autonomy and pride in the work produced; however, it still has pockets of teams whose management has not fully embraced this and may lead to some feeling less than autonomous, empowered and effective.

The physical workplace and the culture of innovation, urgency, integrity and transparency are all a refreshing spin on how an adult workplace should be.

Edmunds is a great place to work.  The owners are constantly trying new things to win the coveted "Best Place to Work" awards.  They practice Agile, Result Only Workplace and have a new, beautiful office. 

You are allowed to work from home so you often use Google Hangouts to attend various scrums & meetings.  Because of the ROW culture, you often have to schedule meetings with co-workers to discuss issues and do data transfer.  

There is a new emphasis on driving to results and being accountable.  The down side is people are not as willing to stop and have a casual conversation about the history of some system or piece of code.  So you have to be more aggressive than you used to be getting information from people.

Edmunds is a company that has gone through a lot of changes in the time I have been there.  I have had multiple positions within the company that have allowed me to learn various business units and about the automotive industry.

Now that the company is under new ownership, I am positive there will be more changes to shake out, but I can't say that I'm terribly worried about what may come. 

My manager is fair, available and interested in the growth of myself and my team. At a higher level, the directors in my department are approachable and let us know how our team is doing at our level and how we are contributing to the greater mission of the company.

I have no complaints. 

The company knowingly built a multi million dollar building knowing they were financially unstable. Financial instability continued and they laid off 30% of the company right before the holiday season.

The company is overly obsessed with its image of being a "fun" "best place to work" but their actual treatment and concern for their employees is poor and nonexistent. 

Executives don't take concerns and considerations of employees seriously. There is no room for career development and the salary is low compared to the market. The only + to dealing with all this was that they gave you free snacks and allowed you to make your own schedule, but due to continued financial issues these policies no longer exist.

At Edmunds (Automotive Tech/Data Company) we are continually challenged to improve our shoppers ability to research their next auto purchase. All that work at Edmunds feel like we are an intrical part of the process to achieve the Company's goals regardless of what department you work in; and we enjoy every opportunity to be part of the solutions we create on behalf of our Dealer Partners. The Management Team has created a one-of-a-kind culture that makes you enjoy going to work and becoming a better version of yourself. 

Ultimately a disappointing experience where politics is the true profession. They love to talk about how they are innovative but in reality they just watch their competitors closely for the innovations and do the best the can to mimic them and undercut them by price. Even their 'redesigned' logo was a ripoff of another automotive company, Beepi. A lot of really stale management who care far more about keep the status quo than results and innovation and being challenged. The smoke and mirrors will draw you in but you'll see through it quickly.

Overall, this is a terrific place to work. The office space is really cool, but it's the people that make it. No brilliant jerks allowed. Extremely casual environment (flip flops every day!) and the benefits are fantastic. Recently instituted a 'Results Only Work Environment' philosophy which means you can work where you want, when you want, as long as the work gets done. Also did away with vacation/sick/personal days - you get to take the time you need; as long as you're achieving your results, its all good. Has a progressive thinking senior leadership team with big plans to grow the organization long into the future.

A typical day as a video editor here is dynamic and engaging. I've learned so much about the automotive industry and honed my editing skills. Management is supportive, fostering a collaborative workplace culture that values creativity. The hardest part can be meeting tight deadlines, but the thrill of seeing a finished video come together makes it all worthwhile. Overall, I love working with a passionate team and getting to explore my passion for cars every day!

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