Poor Culture - Client Director GDS Group Employee Review

1.0
8 Aug 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Innovative solutions and pays well

Cons

Unprofessional staff, sales people are ruthless and don't follow basic rules of engagement, poor organizational structure, company communication by senior management is lacking - and as a result, employees are in-and-out like a revolving door

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GDS Group Response
3y
Hi there! Thanks for your review, sorry to hear GDS wasn't for you. On a positive note, very glad to hear you enjoyed our business solutions and pay structure. If you wanted to elaborate on your points around company communication by senior management, I would be happy to discuss. HR@gdsgroup.com We offer a two week initial training course, then ongoing support and training, for those who are interested in developing sales training further we offer a six week sales training excellence program. With our aim to support new starters in their role, and supporting in their developing careers. Many employees have been with GDS for several years, developing their careers over time, we do also recognise in some cases the sales environment isn't for everyone. Wishing you all the very best for the future.

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5.0
21 May 2026
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Pros

Great pay Challenging Rewarding New daily activities Pressure but positive

Cons

Young office culture attitude sometimes

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GDS Group Response
1w
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! We are thrilled to hear that you find your work both challenging and rewarding, and that you enjoy the dynamic nature of your daily activities. It is also great to know that you feel the competitive compensation reflects your efforts and that the fast-paced pressure translates into a positive and motivating environment for you. Kepp up the great work!
1.0
5 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Met a few good people here, but none of them lasted. Everyone eventually quit or got pushed out.

Cons

This company is a perfect example of how to burn out employees, squander talent, and mismanage a sales org. Team members are often overlooked, talked down to, and treated more like call-center output than actual professionals. My manager consistently interacted with me and others in ways that were discouraging and demoralizing, and it was clear there was little interest in coaching or developing people. The culture feels more like a clique-driven high school environment than a workplace. Turnover is nonstop, and the atmosphere noticeably changes whenever senior leadership is around. KPIs are unrealistic, and the product is genuinely tough to sell in the current market. Hitting quota is rare, many reps only close a couple of small deals the entire year, and the commission structure doesn’t make it any easier. You’re closely monitored from the moment you log in, and by mid-morning you’re already being questioned about your activity. Late hours are common due to rigid activity requirements. Training is minimal, senior reps generally keep to themselves, and asking for help sometimes gets interpreted as not being capable rather than trying to improve. The day-to-day environment is loud, chaotic, and high stress. Headphones aren’t allowed. Standards are enforced unevenly. Some people are given a wide berth, while others are micromanaged over very small things. The culture leans heavily on pressure, constant urgency, and short-term reactions instead of any real long-term strategy or leadership approach. If you care about your mental health, professional development, or actually improving as a salesperson, I’d strongly recommend looking at other companies. Leaving this role was genuinely one of the best decisions I’ve made for my career.

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