Strata Decision Technology

HQ
Chicago
800 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1996

Strata Decision Technology Career Growth & Development

Strata Decision Technology Employee Perspectives

Tell us about your sales journey thus far.

Joining our sales team marked a transformative chapter in my career, ignited by our chief growth officer’s confidence in my untapped potential. Initially a novice in sales, my growth trajectory was steep but was supported every step of the way by insightful mentors and dedicated colleagues. They helped me leverage my unique industry knowledge while mastering the art of sales, blending learning with leading.

After a two-year stint as an account executive and a brief foray into consulting, I realized the unmatched value of our team’s camaraderie and the profound impact we had on our clients. This realization drew me back to the fold, where I was warmly welcomed and soon promoted to VP of growth.

In this role, I not only drive strategic initiatives but also ensure that our culture of support, learning and success is sustained, making our team a beacon for professionals seeking a workplace that truly values growth and innovation. If you’re looking for a role where you can evolve, lead and make a real difference, this is your arena.

 

What is the sales culture like at Strata?

At Strata, our sales culture is deeply collaborative, integrating roles across growth, marketing, product, services and customer support. This synergy helps us profoundly understand and impact our clients’ success. Despite being hybrid, we maintain a strong team connection through weekly meetings and an always-ready-to-help attitude.

A standout example of this collaboration was when a client needed a product update. Our product team expedited a new release, while services aligned their training resources to ensure seamless implementation. This type of teamwork, supported by leadership at every step, exemplifies our focus on long-term customer relationships and makes our culture truly special. It’s this environment that has been crucial for my growth, reinforcing that I’m part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

 

What advice do you have for sales professionals who want to join your team?

For sales professionals aspiring to join our team at Strata, we look for integrity, collaboration and innovation in all prospective hires. Start by familiarizing yourself with finance terminology and deepening your understanding of the current issues and financial challenges for one of our key sectors: healthcare, higher education and financial institutions. A thorough grasp of the sales funnel is also vital.

We highly value a consultative approach, where your ability to engage deeply with clients to solve their unique problems and provide tailored solutions is crucial. At Strata, we seek individuals who are committed to building lasting relationships and who thrive in a team-oriented environment that champions innovative thinking. Embrace these principles to leverage great opportunities for growth and success within our team.

Disha Venkatesan
Disha Venkatesan, VP Growth, Higher Education

What People Are Saying About Strata Decision Technology

  • Internal Mobility: Careers materials emphasize vertical, horizontal, and diagonal growth with a dedicated Career Hub and defined expectations by role, indicating structured pathways to move within the organization. A public employee story describing a rise to VP of Growth illustrates advancement to senior leadership from inside the company.
  • Training & Education Access: Company materials describe formal onboarding, an internal learning program, LinkedIn Learning access, and a large internal course catalog, signaling readily available tools to build skills over time. Education grants and certification offerings are positioned to support continuing education and role-specific mastery.
  • Advancement Opportunities: Public commentary points to expanding responsibilities and observed promotions with financial rewards over time, suggesting that progression can occur for those who build scope. Long-tenure narratives and internal promotion spotlights further indicate upward movement is possible.

Strata Decision Technology's Benefits

Allows employees to pursue continuing education during work hours

Every team member has access to a catalog of over 200 courses taught by Strata employees to further their learning. In addition, team members have LinkedIn Learning licenses for continued education.

Defines roles and sets expectations for success

Encourages knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration

Hosts Lunch and Learns

Strata hosts a variety of lunch and learns throughout the year. We have welcomed guest speakers to talk to our team about Accessibility & Inclusion, healthcare challenges & trends and more!

Job training & conferences

We offer extensive new hire training and employee development programs alongside our Education Grant program for our people to expand their knowledge and skills in and outside of Strata.

Offers mentorship program

Our mentorship program includes 1-to-1 mentorship, cross-department mentorship, career mentoring and leadership mentoring.

Provides continuing education stipend

Our Education Grant program offers $500 annually, for continuing education.

Provides formal manager training and leadership development

Provides online course subscriptions

Provides paid industry certifications

Team members can use their annual Education Grant to pursue certifications or training in their field of interest.

Provides structured early-career growth opportunities

Provides structured onboarding for new employees

Provides training support and resources for AI adoption

Provides tuition assistance

Provides tuition reimbursement

Provides virtual coaching services

We have a dedicated career coach team member that has open time slots for team members to schedule time as needed.

Supports employee-driven initiatives, not just top-down priorities

Encourages lateral mobility to expand skills and impact

Posts new positions internally and encourages employees to apply

Promote from within

Provides customized development tracks

We use Lattice Career Tracks to provide transparency into growth paths and expectations for each role.