Hires largely fresh graduates who doesn't know how the world functions - Anonymous employee Meltwater Employee Review

1.0
Aug 7, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Managing directors (who functions more like a team leader) spends a lot of time giving guidance but at the same time micro-manages the team. - Team buildings and there is dinners/parties at every month closing depending on how well the team did in the month. Places are usually hip and trendy places or new bars/restaurants. - Work life balance. Most people do not stay in the office beyond 7+pm. But you can choose to work beyond that if you want. - Strong culture and friendly people. Everyone just wants to have fun.

Cons

- Micro-managing. Strict lunch hours. - Immature management team (not just the managing directors, but the area directors and even the CEO as well) - Slow growth company even though there are supposed to be a lot of opportunities in this industry.

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Meltwater Response
7y
Thanks for your feedback. Culture is something we highly value and glad to hear you saw that represented day to day. People are also central to everything we do, and because of that we hire and promote based on leadership potential. We're always looking for ways to better support and develop our people, so your feedback is valued.

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5.0
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Pros

Good place to work at

Cons

No cons good place to work at

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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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