Career stepping stone, fast track & teamwork - Managing Director, Client Acquisition Meltwater Employee Review

5.0
Mar 1, 2024
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Pros

At Meltwater my career aspirations have always been taken very seriously. Within our office we have always had many experienced managers and sellers with a very strong emphasis on a solid feedback culture and a trial and error methodology. The expectations in the beginning where realistic, yet challenging. I really appreciated the honest feedback, direct communication and weekly reflections. We have implemented various methodologies, like Meddic and Gap Selling - I can say confidently that Meltwater is the best B2B Sales 'school' I could have imagined to start from the get go. Furthermore I could take more responsibility very early in my career, be part in the recruitment process and manage my first team after just my first 1.5 / 2 years at Meltwater. Culturally - depending on the location / office - the company does what it preaches. In our office we have had a strong team dynamic and bond and organized many team events, like paddle tennis and team dinners to celebrate wins and let go of day to day stress.

Cons

All-in contracts, no compensation of additional long hours - industry standard since you earn what you deliver in sales. The Sales track at Meltwater can take you very far - but only with a strong hands on mentality and the ability to digest and learn from disappointments, because there are naturally many in the learning phase and cold akquisition sales. Previous commission plans have always been combined with a threshold - so you did not always earn for each dollar you sell, which can sometimes be frustrating when there is a time gap in between deals.

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Meltwater Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your positive experience at Meltwater. We're delighted to hear that you feel your career aspirations have been taken seriously and that you've had the opportunity to learn and grow within our organization! We take your feedback and cons seriously and we always strive to be better. Thank you for all your hard work and being a valuable member of the Meltwater team. We hope for many continued years of success!

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5.0
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Good place to work at

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.
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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