In practice, having former architects in sales roles can be a drawback, as they often lack core sales knowledge and management experience.
For people starting their career, this may not be an issue, but for those with prior sales experience it can feel limiting and frustrating.
Some managers have reached a plateau in their careers and focus on putting others down who come up with great ideas instead of personal sales development.
Constructive new ideas are sometimes dismissed, while individuals are criticized or undermined.
The culture can combine the less favorable aspects of both American (hire-and-fire) and French (office politics, personal favoritism) working styles.
