Looking for a Sales-Career? Good kick-starter with invested Management - Sales Manager Meltwater Employee Review

4.0
13 Mar 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

+ the people you meet (great individuals) + benefits (if you are successful, you will have fun, parties etc... a typical sales environment) + sales education and coaching: If your manager knows what she/he is doing and you are open-minded for constructive feedback + if you're doing good, the pay is solid for a starting position in Sales

Cons

- 75% of the day is one sided work and repetitive, but if you want to become good in sales, you need client exposure - which is what you get here B2B (90% via phone) - - low base salary: Sometimes things are not going as well as you'd like them to go, you'll be asked to perform better. Its all in the numbers - result-focused (well.. its a sales position) - monthly sales targets (gives you a lot of pressure, quarterly might be better) - micromanagement, especially in the beginning (depending though on seniority)

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Meltwater Response
6y
Thanks for taking the time to share this feedback. It’s great to hear you’ve enjoyed your training and coaching at Meltwater. With regard to our sales methodology-- it's been tried and tested over the past 15 years to propel our sales employees to success. We understand a career in sales is not for everyone and appreciate the feedback. We really value the opportunity to identify opportunities to improve.

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5.0
6 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits/perks, fun clients, good product

Cons

Targets can be difficult to achieve

2.0
2 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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