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      3.1

      53% would recommend to a friend

      (690 total reviews)

      Spencer Green and Charles Oakley

      53% approve of CEO

      44% positive business outlook

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      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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      690 reviews
      1.0
      Jun 5, 2025

      Horrible in Every Way Possible

      Account executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      None. There literally are no pros to this company.

      Cons

      Management is the SHADIEST I have ever encountered in my my entire career, Everything about this place is a giant lie. They lie to employees, they lie to customers and they lie to themselves. They have the worst reputation you can imagine. GDS is a laughing stock. Even the good reviews are false and they have been accused by Glassdoor of attempting to alter reviews or force their new employees to write 5 star reviews. You can always tell based on the fact there is literally no thought to them at all. GDS is fake, phony and full of condescending . Imagine being forced into an office during Covid. Yep, thats GDS!!!! When the day comes they go bankrupt I'll laugh in their faces.

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      GDS Group Response
      12mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at GDS. While we are disappointed to read your feedback, we take all reviews seriously and are committed to learning and improving wherever we can. We understand that not every experience at GDS meets expectations, and it’s clear you had a difficult time during your time with us. That said, we want to address some of the concerns you have raised. Transparency and Ethics: We strongly reject any claims of dishonesty or unethical behavior. Our leadership and teams are committed to building a workplace based on integrity, transparency, and mutual respect. Glassdoor Reviews: We do not condone or participate in the manipulation of reviews. We encourage all current and former employees to share their honest feedback, positive or negative, to help us grow. Workplace Policies During COVID: Like many companies, we faced complex decisions during the pandemic. Our approach evolved with public health guidelines, and while we understand not everyone agreed with our policies, they were made with employee safety in mind. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with GDS led to such strong feelings, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.
      2.0
      Jun 4, 2025

      See it for what it is, decide if it’s what you want.

      Bde - business development executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      If you let it, the job will turn you into a vicious cold caller - for better or worse. Playing the game of sales in Extra Hard difficulty, you’re selling something that doesn’t work - people already know it doesn’t work and they will actively try to avoid you. Just be careful not to pick up too many bad habits. It’ll train you to withstand rejection very well. A lot of the junior people in the company are some of the friendliest, most genuine people you’ll ever meet. You probably won’t grow a lot in your career but you’ll grow as a person. Great job to have while you’re in a tough spot or while looking for another job. Base pay is great, commissions are very generous if you get lucky.

      Cons

      There’s a lot to say. The product is not good. This brings a few problems when the company is 99% salespeople. If you’re good at setting appointments they’ll move you around from team to team only to boost their activity, with no concern on how that affects your sales. They’ll put you on low performing teams on purpose and you’ll have to see people around you get fired constantly. The top-of-funnel activity is very convoluted in its messaging and is very “bait and switch”, it’s not uncommon for zoom calls to end in 5-10 minutes when the other person realizes that you basically lied to them on the phone. You will be asked to lie by your manager. The job is a grind, you’ll be praised for making 150+ calls in one day, but making a sale is largely based on luck. There’s no clear path to success, 90% of people last less than a year and the people who’ve been there longer don’t really hit quota consistently (with a few exceptions), so there’s really no right answer to close deals. It’s not about working harder, or changing your approach, it’s largely just luck. There’s no real career progression, no coaching. KPIs are mentioned a lot but they really don’t save or hurt you. It’s all about your perceived competence and how much leadership likes you. My advice is to get in, learn all you can, and get out. Do not spend too much time here. But take what works, learn what to do and what not to do. Network with the people you call, network with your clients and your colleagues’ clients, you need to be aware of what you’re stepping into.

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      GDS Group Response
      12mo
      Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed and honest review. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your experience at GDS did not meet your expectations. While it's always difficult to read a review like this, we do take every piece of feedback seriously as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We recognize that sales roles can be extremely challenging and aren’t the right fit for everyone, especially in a fast-paced, high-growth environment like ours. We do not condone dishonesty in any form, and if you were ever encouraged to mislead prospects, that’s deeply concerning. We encourage anyone who experiences this to report it directly to HR - please can you reach out to let us know more about your experiences - Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com.
      5.0
      May 31, 2025

      It's good

      Sales
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The financial opportunity hands down.

      Cons

      None that I can think of.

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      GDS Group Response
      1y
      Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you see the financial opportunity at GDS Group as a standout in the market. Our goal is to reward hard work, performance and commitment! Thank you for all your efforts and keep up the good work!
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