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SparkPost Company Culture
SparkPost Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
SparkPost's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Retention
A-Compensation
B+Leadership
B+Diversity
BEnvironment
BSparkPost CEO
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Rich Harris
72 /100
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Diversity at SparkPost
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at SparkPost have rated Compensation, Leadership, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at SparkPost
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Recommend to a Friend?
11
SparkPost employees are 11% more likely to recommend SparkPost as a great place to work
| 44% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at SparkPost
Working at SparkPost is rated highly by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. SparkPost employees are most satisfied about Retention, Compensation, and Leadership categories, putting SparkPost’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at SparkPost was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SparkPost
A-
Overall Company Culture at SparkPost is rated A-
Last updated months ago
Top
15%
SparkPost ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
SparkPost Employee Reviews
Out of 19 SparkPost employee reviews, 88% were positive. The remaining 12% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SparkPost improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 88% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 12% |
Positive Reviews From SparkPost Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was pretty easy actually
- What makes you most happy at work?Going home. I don't like this place.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Smart co workers and free food sometimes
Constructive Feedback From SparkPost Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Focus and make up your mind
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Get rid of toxic middle management
SparkPost Company Information
SparkPost Mission, Vision & Values
SparkPost Mission Statement
SparkPost empowers companies with actionable, real-time data to send relevant email to their customers which increases engagement and both top and bottom line revenue
SparkPost Vision Statement
Whether you are just starting out building a product or app or are have an existing business, there's a SparkPost service to match your email and data needs.
SparkPost Values
- Respect
- Success
- Commitment
- Support
- Empowerment
- Growth
- Transparancy
- Inspiration
| Headquarter | 301 Howard Street, Suite 1330 San Francisco, CA 94105 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | sparkpost.com |
| Tel | (877) 887-3031 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.sparkpost.com/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
SparkPost Competitors
SparkPost competitors include SendGrid and Mailgun. SparkPost ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SparkPost compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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SparkPost Employees
SparkPost has 300 employees. 10 employees at SparkPost have reviewed SparkPost across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 10 SparkPost employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SparkPost are pleased with their total compensation at SparkPost, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SparkPost are pleased with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at SparkPost are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SparkPost believe the environment at SparkPost is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SparkPost is comfortably fast. About 71% of the employees at SparkPost work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at SparkPost are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining SparkPost - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
SparkPost KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of SparkPost's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 SparkPost employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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SparkPost CEO & Leadership
SparkPost CEO - Rich Harris
72 /100
Rich’s approval rate is just above average, putting Rich in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Rich Harris is well regarded by employees for the Retention SparkPost offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. Rich is most liked by employees in the Engineering department and Caucasian employees. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to SparkPost’s competitors, Rich Harris ranks just above Mailgun’s CEO William Conway. With Rich’s leadership, SparkPost employee respondents are most happy about their Retention and Compensation. Rich was rated slightly below average for eNPS.
SparkPost Leadership
The SparkPost Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Rich Harris, SVP of Sales Ray Newmark, and CTO George Schlossnagle
Rich Harris CEO / President
Rich Harris serves as the CEO / President of SparkPost.
Ray Newmark SVP of Sales
Ray Newmark serves as the SVP of Sales of SparkPost. Ray started at SparkPost in October of 2012. Ray is currently... read more
George Schlossnagle serves as the CTO of SparkPost. George started at SparkPost in May of 2016. George is currently... read more
Julie Acri VP of Human Resources
Julie Acri serves as the VP of Human Resources of SparkPost.
Carol Sullivan VP Sales Operations
Carol Sullivan serves as the VP Sales Operations of SparkPost. Carol started at SparkPost in March of 2012. Carol is... read more
Tracy Sestili Head Of Marketing
Tracy Sestili serves as the Head Of Marketing of SparkPost. Tracy started at SparkPost in October of 2018. Tracy is... read more
Mariann McDonagh Member of Board of Directors
Mariann McDonagh serves as the Member of Board of Directors of SparkPost. Mariann started at SparkPost in June of 2016.... read more
Joal Barbehenn SVP Business Development & General Counsel
Joal Barbehenn serves as the SVP Business Development & General Counsel of SparkPost. Joal started at SparkPost in April... read more
SparkPost Salaries
How much does SparkPost pay?
How much do people at SparkPost get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SparkPost is $131,282, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $154,390, or $74 per hour.
At SparkPost, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $309,871 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,658 annually. Average SparkPost salaries by department include: Product at $148,424, Engineering at $147,353, HR at $112,906, and Customer Support at $78,588. Half of SparkPost salaries are above $154,390.
7 employees at SparkPost rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings) while 7 employees at SparkPost rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $77k | $77k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $115k | $115k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $153k | $153k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $221k | $221k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $292k | $292k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $367k | $367k | 100th Percentile |
$131,282*
Average Compensation
$154,390*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
SparkPost Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at SparkPost
Diverse employees at SparkPost score the company 79/100 across various culture categories, placing SparkPost in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SparkPost across various culture dimensions.
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SparkPost Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
SparkPost PTO
SparkPost's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is SparkPost's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. SparkPost's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding SparkPost
What is SparkPost address?
SparkPost location is at 301 Howard Street, Suite 1330
Who is the CEO of SparkPost?
SparkPost CEO is Rich Harris, their score by employees is 72
What is SparkPost eNPS?
The eNPS for SparkPost is 11
What is the salary for CS Rep in SparkPost?
CS Rep average salary in the US is 56k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in SparkPost?
The average salaries for Engineering in SparkPost is 147k
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