GDS Group Reviews

Pros

- Absolutely fantastic people to work with across the business who all genuine care about the company and love what they do. - Amazing opportunities to work and partner with the biggest and most exciting companies in the world. - Everyday is exciting and is never the same as you are constantly learning new skills and upskilling yourself. - The commercial benefits are in the top tier for a salesperson where there are...

Cons

- The work is hard but extremely rewarding, it is a business like no other so it does take time to find your feet but once you do the rewards are two-fold. - Long hours are required if you want to be successful as you are calling multiple time zones from Central Europe to New York and San Francisco etc. - There is naturally an expectation to perform and deliver results once you have completed your training so KPI's...

Advice to Management

- Pledges and promises should be upheld e.g. future products being ready by the time we have to sell them, quarterly incentives done on time etc. - Training needs to be improved and needs to involve more senior members of the sales floor delivering multiple topics to help current staff but also onboard new starters. - Further training needs to be provided to persons who have brought in deals for the first time - goal...

Pros

I've read a lot of reviews on GDS and I feel compelled to write my own… As a relatively new employee at GDS, I've got to say that it's one of the most welcoming working environments I've entered; there are no cliques, and LOTS of smiling faces throughout the office. People at every point in the company hierarchy (including the Chairman, CEO, and all VPs) have checked in with me to ask about how I’m finding my new...

Cons

As I touched upon in the 'Pros' section, it's a tough job and you've got to be up for the challenge!

Pros

Strong sales training and development Competitive salary and commission structure Fast progression Opportunity to build lasting relationships with senior executives across multiple industries and geographies

Cons

The business would benefit from a consistent management team providing stability and less impact from organisational changes

Pros

I have been working at GDS for just under a year now as a Delegate Sales Exec and although the Work is challenging and you have to give it your all everyday I am really enjoying it. The new VP on my floor (3rd Floor) is fantastic and supportive and is also a woman so it feals good we women are so well represented in management roles across the company.

Cons

Some of the equipment is a bit dated and could really use a upgrade also a leisure area where staff could network at lunchtimes i understand space is tight but would like to get to know alot more people a bit more.

Advice to Management

Maybe some new computers and a leisure space needed for lunchtimes.

Pros

GDS culture is dynamic and exciting. The rewards for high performers are clear and uncapped. The business is focussed on delivering maximum value for delegates and sponsors whilst providing the best working environment & opportunities for our people.

Cons

Sometimes the fast paced environment is tricky for under performers and we are working to improve training & development processes.

Advice to Management

Listen more. Tailor approach to running your teams to encourage everyone towards peak performance. Keep being brave and stand firm for the delegate experience and quality of our product. Product Drives Sales. Product Leads.

Pros

Great commission structure and absolutely great incentives involving Ski Trips to Val d'Isere , Driving Lamborghini's & Ferrari's and Beach Holidays in St Lucia

Cons

I wouldn't call it cons' but it is a performance driven job and it involves high stress situations sometimes so you have to be prepared for it

Advice to Management

Keep up the good job

Pros

I get to work with some really lovely talented people The environment is really fun and sociable There is a real focus on growth and everyone is putting 100% in which creates a really lively high energy atmosphere

Cons

Invest in new chairs

Advice to Management

Management is very good, approachable and has a strong vision for the future of the business

Pros

- Women well-represented in senior leadership - Growing company - Big clients - Good product

Cons

- Restructuring - Feeling of needing to get organized / align between departments - Strict time schedules - Micromanagement - Overbearing middle managers

Advice to Management

Women are doing well in senior leadership...make sure to empower women in the entry level positions. Men in the middle-management positions are overbearing, authoritarian.

Pros

Most of the staff are all around the same age and share a lot of common interests. If you get on the right team for your personality, this can be an awesome place to work. After I left, I interviewed a lot of companies, and they loved the fact I had experience talking with senior level executives at Fortune 1000 companies... This has been a huge asset in my career. It's not for everyone, there can be a lot of dry...

Cons

There is no room to improvise when you first start - it's militant. You have to learn to avoid people who complain about the company because they will likely not be around long.

Advice to Management

The strength of the business remains on the events that are put together... A solid program means a better sell, and ultimately happier staff.

Pros

I joined GDS in October 2018 and have been really impressed with the energy, commitment and professionalism in the company. This is a can-do place where hard-work and achievement is both respected and rewarded. I would recommend GDS as a great place to start and develop a career in business.

Cons

None of any significance .

Advice to Management

Keep growing the business in Bristol.