Women stagnate and sustainability takes a back seat - Assistant Brand Manager Unilever Employee Review

2.0
Apr 30, 2025
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Pros

Have good documentation/guidelines and structured roles and responsibilities in place.

Cons

Toxic team environment, back-stabbing, long hours... most of the team I was in were having mental breakdowns. A lot of assistant brand managers across the company that were worthy of being promoted but there were no managerial roles for multiple years and managers not interested in developing them. Company pivoted away from UN sustainability goals and diversity. I was present in discussions involving their destruction of the rainforest for palm oil - they could avoid using plastic for packaging, they just choose not to. A lot of women in particular working in junior and managerial roles, but very few promoted to director level and above.

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5.0
Jan 22, 2026
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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
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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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