Yext

Stepping into a management role has strengthened my communication, delegation and leadership skills. I've learned how to facilitate clear, open communication among my team and stakeholders, increasing alignment and transparency. Delegation has been a crucial skill — trusting my team with key tasks has boosted efficiency while also fostering their professional development.

Most importantly, I've developed a deeper sense of empathy, helping me better understand and support my team's needs, challenges and career aspirations.

Yext strongly supports internal mobility and upskilling, which has been evident throughout my career here. I've transitioned through five different roles across four teams, including a major pivot from an account executive to a solutions engineer. When I expressed an interest in the technical side of sales, Yext provided the training and resources to make that shift possible.

Now, as a manager, I prioritize internal talent when hiring, making sure my team continues to grow from within — just as I did.

I've experienced immense personal and professional growth during my time at Yext. This company and my managers have allowed me to expand my role and gain critical business skills, learn other parts of the organization, explore mentorship and management, and build a network of supportive peers that will last a lifetime.

The support that Yext provides parents is like nothing I have experienced before. Being a father is the most important thing to me, and it's amazing to know that I can take the time I need to take care of my family.

Aside from regular check-ins as a group and individually, I operate with an open door! I'm happy to meet with anyone from my team at any time about whatever may be on their minds. Keeping the lines of communication open keeps us aligned on expectations and helps drive our collective success.