Just awful - Sales Meltwater Employee Review

1.0
May 18, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some of the products are decent - mostly the ones that aren't even Meltwater IP, just white labelled Generally nice colleagues

Cons

Everything else. So many lies. Lies in the interview process, lies to prospects and clients, lies from middle management. This isn't a software company. It's an M&A company with call center style salesteam. Acquire & license small companies that are doing something niche in the marketing world. Try and eventually fit it into a really massive, fragmented product offering. Get your sales army to outright harass anyone and everyone that might have had a job title somewhat related to marketing/PR/Comms within the last 15 years. Overcharge them, and make it really inconvenient for them to cancel Internal CRM is an absolute joke and makes things insanely complicated and difficult just to do your job. Then they stack sales enablement tools on top, that don't sync with the CRM, which causes all sorts of issues. Then add like 15 google sheets into the mix. Just so unnecessarily complicated. Account ownership rules are pathetic/non existent, you'll end up calling mostly sole proprietors - trying to sell them 20k worth of software they 100% don't need or want, can't afford, and likely won't buy..even when you "discount" it 85% at the end of the month General attitude towards prospects & customers is so unbelievably sleazy. They are nothing more than transactions

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5.0
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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
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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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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