Great first place to work with great international opportunity - Sales Meltwater Employee Review

5.0
Apr 7, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

I would find it hard another company which has the same strength of culture engrained worldwide. Everyone is relatively young, fun, smart and ready to work hard, play hard. You can expect to be given responsibility from the outset meeting some of the most prestigious companies and brands, being involved in recruitment or running workshops. If you perform well you will have the opportunity to develop very quickly into more managerial roles so career progression is great. Great international opportunity with a very open flow for people who have performed and express an interest in working in one of the offices across 62 different countries. Great fun in the office including performance based treats like cooking classes, boat trips etc as well as Friday drinks and you tend to have an annual all expense paid Kick-off in countries such as Cancun, Jamaica, Miami etc.

Cons

The nature of the company being private in a competitive environment means a lot of organisational changes, which can be disruptive. Although career progression is quick to those who deserve, it lacks some depth which I think can frustrate people who have developed quickly early on. Benefits are very basic in terms of gym/health/pension

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5.0
May 6, 2026
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Pros

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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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