Pointless door-to-door salesman job - Project Manager - Publisher Mediaplanet Employee Review

1.0
15 Jul 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Somewhat transferable sales training, nice office, expensive sound system and a good company of young people (mostly, depressed youth with degrees anywhere from International Relations, and Medicine to Law and English, who could not find decent employment in the professional field and got stuck with telemarketing job).

Cons

7:30 am line ups, odd culture, poor management, and terrible equipment. Rookies beware!!! If you work for Mediaplanet, prepare to see the stingiest company in the world and set yourself ready for a sketchy MLM-like brainwash. On employee's level the famous "Swedish cost efficiency" means $199 laptops, falling apart furniture, terrible internet connection, and complete lack of support departments (there's no HR, Legal, or even IT department)... "you want it -- you fix it" for anything from finance issues to technical support. In return of your hard work (50+ cold calls a day) you get free booze on Friday but only after you finish cleaning the office first -- really, why hire janitors if have qualified staff in the office? Mediaplanet's culture has three drivers: fear, envy and greed. Fear of being terminated (no sales in three weeks -- you're out!), envy for your colleagues (all sales are reported on CRM and sent out by email, although shaped into a friendly 'cheer' form) and greed that is constantly praised by management through mediocre morning speeches and motivational emails (expect to read and reply to 20+ dumb "go-go-go" emails a day).

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5.0
6 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to get real, hands-on experience quickly. You’re not stuck doing busy work — you’re actually managing projects, working cross-functionally, and learning how media, sales, and editorial all come together. Leadership is energetic, supportive, and genuinely invested in developing talent. If you’re motivated and proactive, there’s a lot of opportunity to grow and take on more responsibility early in your career.

Cons

The pace can be intense, and it’s definitely not a role where you can coast. It requires strong organization and the ability to juggle multiple priorities at once. The structure can feel rigid at times, especially when you’re learning the systems and processes.

4.0
6 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong commission structure with high earning potential; top performers are able to achieve six-figure incomes. The sales process is highly creative and collaborative, involving partnerships with celebrities, influencers, and organizations to develop meaningful content for sponsors. Exposure to a variety of industries each quarter keeps the role dynamic and provides opportunities to expand knowledge, build new relationships, and develop professionally across multiple sectors. The office environment is collaborative and team-oriented, with ongoing strategy discussions, cross-functional meetings, and strong access to management for guidance and support. The role does not require traditional cold calling, allowing sales efforts to focus more on relationship-building and strategic outreach. The company provides a variety of snacks, lunches, and catered meals, which contributes to a positive and engaging office culture.

Cons

Everyone starts entry level, and employees often determine early on whether a sales career is the right fit for them. However, for strong performers, there is significant opportunity for rapid advancement into senior or managerial positions. As with any sales position, underperformance can create both internal and external pressure, which may be challenging for some individuals. Because the role spans multiple industries and topics, the experience can vary significantly depending on the campaign focus—for example, working within the pharmaceutical sector may feel very different from working in education or lifestyle-focused initiatives.

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