LinkedIn Questions & Answers

Hello Everyone, I am a former IBM employee (B9 - Senior Manager). I am have been invited for an interview of Enterprise Account Director position Toronto, Canada market, this is a mgt role with sales incentive. What should be salary range ? Also can someone provide hiring process, steps & timeline?

Has anyone ever successfully gotten remote work approved at LI or is policy strictly hybrid or bust?

Can someone honestly can say what is the time to expect a growth in the team of sales as an AE??

Does anyone know the comp bands for AE1, AE2, AE3 and 4 are for U.S. external hires? The info is different per recruiter you talk to for the same roles despite what is posted on the job ads for Linkedin. Also is the new policy 2 or 3 days in office? Or is that dependent on your manager?

How much negotiation room is there in the AE roles at LI? I know there are different tiers but is there any wiggle room or is everything set in stone?

How much room is there to negotiate if offered a role? I know they have bands but can you negotiate those at all?

What is the difference between an AE, Relationship Mgr and Account Director? Also Pros/Cons for each...?

How does selling into the Staffing vertical fare to selling Talent and Learning? Pros/Cons? Which division tends to do better?

What can one expect from an RSU standpoint for a Mid-Market Role? and to what extent do opportunities arise throughout tenure to earn more RSU's?

Hi there, how is sales practice doing in Toronto? Is it worth joining? Currently I’m happy at another large org but I am missing 1) the culture 2) good leadership 3) I’m bored And if you know what’s the comp like? Thank you!

What is the career progression/hierarchy per segment. SMB, Startups, Mid-Market, Enterprise?

Anyone know the comp ranges (base/variable) for AE2, AE3, and AE4 in the U.S.?

Can someone break down the comp plan structure for AE's based off OTE split (Base% vs Variable%)? Also whats the major difference between level I, II, and III AE when it comes to comp?

is it worth selling Sales Solutions in this day in-age? is there still a market for it considering it's a product that's been out for sometime now and I imagine it's reached a ceiling by this point.

How well is the LTS team performing?

How challenging is it to meet sales targets as a new Account Executive at LinkedIn?

How effective is the sales training at LinkedIn for individuals interested in pursuing a career in sales?

Can you provide insights into the interview process for sales roles at LinkedIn? Which teams/verticals are best right now?

Just saw the news about the recent layoffs at LinkedIn - did that cut deep across the sales org? or other departments?

Which out of the three business lines: Talent, Marketing and Sales is the easiest to sell?