Read All The Reviews Before You Sign - Sales Meltwater Employee Review

1.0
22 Aug 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Great variety of snacks & drinks - Fun team outings - Due to all the pressure and stress, I now don't expect anything as high-strung as the Meltwater culture. A Pro if you're to change companies and take your skills elsewhere. I don't regret it; it's taught me what to look out for, both positive and negative, in any organization.

Cons

- Leadership. Little to non-existent. Understand the difference between a leader and a boss. - No work-life balance. Broken record here but it's a fact. 7a - 6a then outings with the team.. Plus salaries are WAYY below market. Know your worth. - Little to no transparency in expectations and career path. - Questionable ethics from certain comments (from leadership) to weird employee-manager relationships. - Toxic work environment, no question. - If you're good at sales, you'll be promoted to "manager". This should be looked into. Great salesperson does not mean great manager/leader.

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Meltwater Response
7y
Thanks for your review, and sorry to hear you feel this way about your time at Meltwater. Work-life balance can mean different things to different people, especially at a social company where people are genuinely close friends. But we're always looking to evaluate and improve in this area. What you have described regarding ethics is not consistent with our values and is not representative of the company as a whole. Leadership, managers and HR are here to listen to employees concerns and we take that very seriously.

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Cons

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2.0
2 Jun 2026
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Pros

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Cons

Probably the cheapest company I have ever worked for. Benefits are below standard, they changed the commission plan every year I was there so that you would make less money, and you are expected to share hotel rooms when you travel. Look up Meltwater on Reddit or LinkedIn. They are known for very aggressive sales tactics which you will be forced to implement on your customers. A culture of micromanagement that comes from the top down. Virtually no avenue for promotion unless you are willing to move or get lucky and someone leaves.

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Meltwater Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions during your years at Meltwater. We're pleased to hear that you found value in our product, enjoyed working with your colleagues, and viewed the experience as a strong foundation for developing sales skills. We strive to create opportunities for learning and professional growth, particularly for those early in their careers. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding benefits, compensation structures, management practices, travel policies, and career progression opportunities. We recognize that employee experiences can vary, and feedback such as yours is important in helping us evaluate how we support our teams and foster a positive workplace environment. As a global organization, we continually review our programs, policies, and development opportunities to remain competitive and to meet the evolving needs of our employees. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, empowered, and able to grow their careers. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. We wish you success in your future endeavors.
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