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

May 30, 2025

Okay not great

Sales executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quick money and entry level sales experience talking to customers

Cons

Terrible culture, old school sales environment

GDS Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at GDS Group did not meet your expectations. Our sales roles are indeed fast-paced and often appeal to individuals looking to gain solid sales experience and grow quickly in a performance-driven environment. We recognize that our approach may not be the right fit for everyone, and we’re actively working on evolving our training to ensure that employees feel better supported.

2.0

May 29, 2025

Great Business but lacking good Leadership

Business development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is not many but they do have great parties

Cons

The current leadership is full of Narcissists and out for themselves.

GDS Group Response

1y

Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed our company events. Celebrating team efforts and building connections is an important part of our culture. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns regarding leadership. At GDS Group, we take all feedback seriously and are committed to continuously improving our workplace environment. We’d appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience and how we can do better. Please feel free to reach out directly to human.resources@gdsgroup.com.

5.0

May 27, 2025

Great Opportunity

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent opportunity to work with incredible talent both internally as well as with clients. Lots of room for growth professionally

Cons

Need better snacks in the snack room!

GDS Group Response

1y

Thank you for your thoughtful and positive review. We're thrilled to hear that you've had a great experience working with talented individuals at GDS Group. Creating an environment with strong professional growth opportunities is one of our top priorities, and it's great to know that’s been your experience. Keep up the good work!

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