Cold calling and forced culture - Anonymous employee Meltwater Employee Review

1.0
Jul 24, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

resume builder, decent pay if you can play the game

Cons

forced frat culture. promotions based on sales ability not management ability. inappropriate relationships between management and employees and clients. No HR to report uncomfortable situations too, which happens because you're forced to drink and party a lot. There have been some really inappropriate dress themes, there's a lot of coercion from management regarding your work, personal life, and relationships. No free time whatsoever, your only friends are your coworkers. Every position is sales so no one knows how to use the product. Management forces you to write positive reviews on here when it gets bad. The things people are saying about execs disrespecting peoples religious beliefs is true. You have to convince people to spend their last dollar to buy your software to hit targets, even when you know they won't really use it or benefit from it. You give discounts if clients leave good reviews places. Meanwhile people are expensive stuff for their own apartments. This is all driven top down, so it wont change.

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Cons

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Meltwater Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience and appreciate your recommendation. Creating a supportive and enjoyable workplace for our team is very important to us, and it’s great to know that reflected in your experience. We wish you continued success in your career.
2.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

The product is cool and if properly onboarded customers will get value from it. Coworkers are fairly social If you are new to sales would be a good place to learn the basics

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
2w
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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