In this post we’re discussing technical leadership, a topic that is paramount to any engineering organization, but is also hard to define. Even observing whether your team, organization,… Read more
A career in sales can be a challenging, yet rewarding one. To be successful in sales, it’s important to recognize that there will be hurdles to overcome, and you will need to be ready to overcome them. That’s why the Yelp Sales organization has developed a rigorous training program (called the Yelp Sales Development Program)… Read more
Curious what it’s like to work at Yelp in Partner Sales? Today, we get the full scoop from Tyler Sahlstrom, Partner Sales Manager at Yelp based in San Francisco. “I manage ten people who are reaching out to marketing and advertising agencies that work with and manage small and midsize businesses in local communities. Our… Read more
After thousands of Yelp employees transitioned to working from home earlier this year, many of us were not only missing daily interactions with our colleagues but also the perks that we’d come to enjoy. Most notably, the cappuccinos from the Yelp Café and the well-stocked shelves with a variety of healthyish snacks. We decided to… Read more
We have long focused our diversity, inclusion, and belonging efforts inside of Yelp, putting our energy into diverse hiring, equitable promotion practices, and operationalizing inclusion. This year brought new opportunities to extend our focus beyond the corporate setting. In the wake of our national reckoning with countless racial injustices, it became clear that we could… Read more
There is only so much time in a day, but thanks to Yelp’s Executive Assistant team, our executives can work in the most efficient and productive manner possible. Kaitlin D., also known as “KD,” supports our Multi-Location, Local and Customer Success organizations.”We are proud to work closely with our executives and their teams to make… Read more
We’d like to introduce you to Sam M., Senior Local Sales Manager at Yelp. Sam has been at Yelp for over five years. In his own words, Sam helps to steer the boat of an amazing group of local sales Account Executives. Sam says, “Every day I’m blessed to work with wonderful people who are… Read more
COVID-19 has altered almost every aspect of our lives, and has shifted the way we do things at Yelp and the hiring process in industries across the board. Job interviews primarily take place in virtual settings, and job seekers are left wondering how they should change their approach to fit this new setting. However, many… Read more
Our mission has always been to connect people to great local businesses. As economies start to reopen in the communities that we serve, we’re continuing to innovate the Yelp platform. We’re looking for folks who have a passion for solving difficult technical problems. Our Engineering organization is made up of a collaborative team that’s bringing… Read more
Co-authored by PJ Cazadilla Ortiz, Associate Program Manager | Engagement, Diversity + Belonging “I think everybody deserves to have their voice. If you have to quiet your voice in order to hold onto one little thing, what are you really holding onto?” — Constance Wu As COVID-19 continues to adversely affect our economies, communities,… Read more
Everyday at Yelp we’re working on exciting projects that captivate the attention of millions of people around the world, and one of the most special things about being a Yelp employee is seeing the big impact of the work you do. We’re taking a moment to highlight what goes on behind the scenes of one… Read more