If you can close deals and are willing to work hard, you will have a great career experience - Anonymous employee Meltwater Employee Review

5.0
25 June 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to cut your teeth in sales if you're a higher performer and like a challenge. You will be pushed in a good way past your comfort zone (especially if you have a great manager). Re the ratings below on comp and benefits: Like any sales position, they're only SPECTACULAR if you're a CLOSER. If you like going through the motions and making calls to hit your production metrics, this is NOT the place for you. Sales is about closing deals and you will have the opportunity here.

Cons

Lack of residual commissions makes eat-what-you-kill (now) all the more important, but earning potential is solid (e.g. you can make $160k+ if you're good; some people undoubtedly made $200k+ being <25 years old). Cold calling only was the primary focus. Greater open-mindedness to other, more comprehensive, sales strategies and tactics may have proved useful. That said, the company is wildly successful, so what they're doing must be working.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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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
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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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