Think twice before accepting - Client Success Meltwater Employee Review

3.0
22 Jan 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- learn lots if fresh out of school - good money for new grad

Cons

- absolutely no work / life balance - not able to take vacation (left with weeks of unused days) - MANIPULATIVE management - high pressure sales, asked to do whatever it takes to get the deal in - completely micro-managed with no autonomy whatsoever - have to "sip the kool-aid" to be a manager Learned a lot but completely drained all my energy and mental health took a massive hit during this job.

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Meltwater Response
6y
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience. Work-life balance can mean different things to different people, but we strive to create a culture where employees feel supported at work and also have time to have fun. As far as the ability to take vacation, we do not restrict vacation days and offer great benefits to our employees. We apologize if that was not communicated to you during your time at Meltwater. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

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5.0
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Cons

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2.0
2 June 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
3w
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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