Good first job for an ambitious recent grad - Sales Consultant Meltwater Employee Review

3.0
May 27, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Young, fun company. Great place to grow in a company if selling SaaS is what you want to do.

Cons

Most people leave within a year of starting. Everyone starts in what they call a "International Management Trainee," which is really nothing more than a glorified inside sales job. If you do well, you have the opportunity for promotion, but if not management is looking down on you. Huge amount of micromanagement, with people constantly looking over your shoulder and telling you to do things that worked for them, but not necessarily that will work for you.

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5.0
May 6, 2026
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Pros

Good place to work at

Cons

No cons good place to work at

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Meltwater Response
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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
Recommend
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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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