Great people and brands, terrible work life balance - Customer Business Manager Unilever Employee Review

2.0
Nov 11, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Compensation and benefits Many great brands with very good consumer demand Very smart and hard working people

Cons

Work life balance horrendous No matter when vacation/holiday time is scheduled, expectation is you will work. Especially month end or year end. Sales executives are very short term focused, too much time spent discussing daily and monthly sales numbers No training on brand heritage or history and very little sales training 8 downsize reorgs in 10 years HR is not advocate for employee and you rarely speak to or hear from them Decision making is slow and tedious, not competitive

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5.0
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Pros

Working at Unilever in Raeford offers strong overall benefits, including good pay for the area, solid health insurance, retirement options, and additional perks like tuition assistance and employee discounts. The company provides a stable work environment as a large global organization, with opportunities for career growth and skill development in a modern, well-maintained facility. Employees often highlight the team-oriented culture, supportive coworkers, and clean, safety-focused workplace. Overall, it’s considered a reliable employer with good work-life balance and long-term career potential.

Cons

Working there can involve long hours and rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, which can make work-life balance harder depending on your role. The job can also be physically demanding, especially in production or warehouse positions, requiring standing for long periods and repetitive tasks. Because it’s a large corporation, there can be strict policies, less flexibility, and slower decision-making. Additionally, while growth opportunities exist, advancement can sometimes feel competitive or slow without the right connections or timing.

3.0
Jun 14, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits, cool people, lots of learning opportunities

Cons

low/not competitive market salaries, alot of corporate politics that holds amazing talent back - leading to brain drain.

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