Highly Political Profits Driven Culture - Brand Manager Unilever Employee Review

3.0
Mar 10, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Some great people and highly intelligent co-workers, good pay and benefits, some great brands

Cons

The company doesn’t seem to teach anyone how to manage people so many individuals who are good “doers” get promoted simply because they can hit numbers yet have no business managing others. Team unhappiness is simply overlooked as long as growth is being generated. Politics run rampant here with global vs local often fighting and people jockeying for power. It makes the environment exhausting and burns employees out.

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5.0
Jan 22, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Love the people, great mentors, wonderful team members. Very welcoming office and great relationships. I love coming to work!

Cons

Under resourced and underpaid for the skills I bring to the table, which contributes to retention issues

4.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great people, strong brands, and a lot of ownership. I’ve had opportunities to manage large spend portfolios, lead cross-functional projects, and work with teams across Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and R&D. The company invests in development and provides exposure to senior leadership that can help accelerate your career.

Cons

Performance and rewards don’t always feel aligned. High performers can sometimes feel underappreciated, and career advancement can be slower than expected due to organizational complexity and internal politics. Decision-making can also take longer than it should because of the number of stakeholders involved.

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