IT'S A TRAP! DO NOT ACCEPT THE OFFER - Sales Development Representative Meltwater Employee Review

1.0
Aug 27, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Coffee, tea, snacks, gourmet coffee.

Cons

DO NOT BELIEVE THE GOOD REVIEWS, AS THEY ASK ALL MANAGERS IN THE MANAGEMENT MEETINGS TO GO ONLINE AND WRITE GOOD REVIEWS ABOUT MELTWATER. Meltwater prepares a lot when "newbies" are coming for an interview or a "Meet Meltwater event". They give instructions to all the employees to look happy and smile, they turn up the music to make it look like a cool, work environment. Who ever is in the "Meet Meltwater" will introduce Meltwater and tell you there amazing success story there, and how you will be the next star. They will make sure you leave the event wanting to be part of Meltwater. IT'S NOT TRUE. About 2-3 people either get fired or resign from this place PER MONTH . They change employees like they change socks. TRUST ME DON'T WORK THERE. It's a place that runs on favoritism, culture of fear, and politics. They want everyone to be exactly the same, talk, act, respond, and think in the same way. They do not value individualism at all. I promise, you will regret it in a month or two. If you ask people currently working there, no one will dare tell you it's bad. I can go on and on about how bad this place is, but I will never be able to describe the horror in this place covered up with fake smiling faces and fake friendly environment. You will be in trouble for the smallest things, like arriving at 9:02am or not going out when they go out, it's worse than being in the military. They have ZERO management and mentorship skills. You become a manager just because you hit your target and you are your manager's favorite, not because you have what it takes to actually manage people. All the promotions and titles are fake, just to keep their favorites motivated, as they all do the same job starting from an SDR to an MD. The only difference is you will be telling people to pick up the phone, nothing more. PLEASE DON'T GO THERE. IT'S THE WORST THING YOU CAN DO TO YOURSELF.

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Meltwater Response
6y
Thanks for your feedback and sorry that your experience at Meltwater did not live up to our values and the culture we strive to create. As a company our culture is centered on people, hard work and respect, and we value employee feedback at all levels. That being said, we can always improve, so thank you for your feedback.

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Cons

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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.
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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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