Does GDS Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GDS Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GDS Group. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GDS Group?

53% of GDS Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GDS Group 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GDS Group?

Delegate Sales Executive (54) , Business Development Executive (50) , Sales Executive (41) , BDE - Business Development Executive (34) , Sales (30) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (21) , Account Executive (20) , Delegate Acquisition Manager (16) , DSE Role (13) , Business Development (11) , Business Development Manager (11) , Sales Manager (9) , Delegate Acquisition Executive (8) , Project Manager (8) , Sales Associate (8)

What are the pros of working at GDS Group according to real employee reviews?

"Pays well and people are great" ((in 63 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 42 reviews)); "You can earn good money but you have to be prepared to work for it." ((in 35 reviews)); "Excellent training and you finish at 5pm which is rare in sales in my experience" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good commission but unreliable unfortunately" ((in 26 reviews))

What are the cons of working at GDS Group according to real employee reviews?

"Senior leadership makes all decisions without involving or trusting the people they hire." ((in 14 reviews)); "With the current climate, working remotely is a struggle however managers are always on hand to give advice and continuous support." ((in 13 reviews)); "Upper management is full of liars and frauds." ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours, 8" ((in 8 reviews)); "Senior management didn't care because if we were bringing in deals, that's all that mattered." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about GDS Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about GDS Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at GDS Group in 2026.

GDS Group reviews

3.1

53% would recommend to a friend

(690 total reviews)

Spencer Green and Charles Oakley

53% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Senior management

GDS Group has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 690 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GDS Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

690 reviews

2.0

Jun 27, 2025

Sh*tshow

Bde - business development executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you're getting in deals it pays well (if they don't make mistakes with your commission)

Cons

Terrible culture, terrible management, be prepared to be treated like a child and micro managed.

GDS Group Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We take concerns about management style and workplace culture very seriously and continuously strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered. Your comments help us identify areas where we need to improve. We would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience so we can address your concerns directly. Please feel free to reach out to Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com to discuss further.

4.0

Jun 23, 2025

Character Builder

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary package, commission structure is decent if you get some big deals. Great people. Tough sales job. Builds character and pushes you to your limits. If you have any ounce of grit you'll be fine. Awesome company outings.

Cons

Mentally tough, in office every day,

GDS Group Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear you have benefitted from the compensation structure and truly appreciate your recognition of the incredible team we have here. Sales can definitely be a challenging environment but it’s great to see that you view those challenges as opportunities for professional growth. Thank you for being a valued member of the Miami team!

1.0

Jun 23, 2025

Worst company I’ve ever worked for

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There aren’t any, everything they tell you when they hire you is a lie.

Cons

The owner, the former CEO, the culture, the office environment… there is quite literally nothing positive about this place. I didn’t look at glassdoor seriously when I took the job and my god do I wish that I had. This company is quite literally swindling people, whether it’s the lies they tell to hire new staff or the lies they tell customers. Very strange old boys club style “management”, half of whom have never worked elsewhere and don’t know what they don’t know. Please read the reviews before you take a job at this company. There are some angry put out messages from people who got fired (which happens regularly - they call it Spencer’s annual ‘culling’) but for the most part every review rings true. Hideous company and no idea how they are performing so well financially but I suspect it will all come crashing down eventually.

GDS Group Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your time at the GDS Group left you feeling this way. Feedback like yours—while difficult to read—is important and taken seriously as it helps us reflect on where we can do better. We recognize that no company is perfect and we are continuously working to improve our culture, communication and leadership practices. If there is anything specific that you feel you would like to discuss with us, please feel free to reach out to Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com.

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