Underwhelming Leadership in the Retail Org - Retail Account Executive Shopify Employee Review

2.0
Apr 2, 2025
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Pros

Some genuinely talented and kind colleagues. The Shopify brand still opens doors externally. Decent work flexibility and progression if you’re “favored”.

Cons

Leadership is disconnected from reality. Decisions felt reactive rather than strategic, contributing to workload burnout. Bloated middle management. My team was managed by a former IC who did not possess the people skills required to lead a team. Team culture and morale took a nosedive. Career progression is difficult unless you’re part of the inner circle or play politics well.

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Cons

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Cons

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