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    Samsung Electronics America Reviews

    Updated October 16, 2017
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    Samsung Electronics America President and CEO Tim Baxter
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    • Extremely poor work life balance (in 116 reviews)

    • No work life balance and lots of politics (in 52 reviews)

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    1. "Field Sales Manager"

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      Former Employee - Field Sales Manager in Salina, KS
      Former Employee - Field Sales Manager in Salina, KS
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Samsung Electronics America full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      My duties were to educate cell phone carrier reps and big box store cell phone reps on the features and benefits of the new Samsung phones and devices. I enjoyed meeting new people and establishing relationships with them.

      Cons

      The job required lots of driving miles and lots of hours every week.

      Advice to Management

      There were no opportunities for advancement in my area.

      Samsung Electronics America Response

      Sep 24, 2017 – Employer Branding

      Thanks for your review. We're really happy that you loved the core functions of your job including meeting new people, establishing relationships, and discussing our awesome products!

    2. "Middle Management"

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      Former Employee - Middle Management in Ridgefield Park, NJ
      Former Employee - Middle Management in Ridgefield Park, NJ
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Samsung Electronics America full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Great Products, strategically relevant planning, knowledgeable people, quick implementation of plans once a direction is decided.

      Cons

      Lack of trust in local management by Korean HQ. Oversight by HQ is rigid to the point of being oppressive and unrealistic.

      Advice to Management

      Allow local management autonomy in decision making and budgetary guidelines.

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    3. "Instructional Design"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Samsung Electronics America full-time

      Pros

      This is a good company to work for, and the benefits are good.

      Cons

      Lack of leadership. Leaders need to be trained to help support and developed employees

      Advice to Management

      Leaders need to be trained to help support and developed employees

      Samsung Electronics America Response

      Oct 16, 2017 – Employer Branding

      Thanks for your feedback! We're committed to growing and developing our employees and supporting them emotionally, physically, and financially. We're glad to hear you enjoy the salary and benefit... More

    4. "Not bad, could be better"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Samsung Electronics America full-time

      Pros

      Big name, you learn a lot very fast, dynamic, busy

      Cons

      Pay is not great compared to workload, can be long hours, weekends, holidays, management is based around expatriates.

      Advice to Management

      Localize and trust local experts. Just because you are from headquarters doesn't make you right.

      Samsung Electronics America Response

      Oct 7, 2017 – Employer Branding

      Thank you for writing your review! The time our employees dedicate to this fast-paced and dynamic environment is extremely inspiring, but we also understand the importance of work-life balance. Thank... More

    5. "+Pay / Benefits .... - Culture"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Samsung Electronics America full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Pay and benefits are good

      Cons

      Unique culture with heavy Korean influence

      Samsung Electronics America Response

      Oct 3, 2017 – Employer Branding

      Thanks for your review! We love to hear you enjoy our pay and benefits. We strive to properly compensate our employees for the awesome work they do here and we're glad it doesn't go unnoticed... More

    6. "Great, challenging, environment."

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      Current Employee - Talent Acquisition Manager in Dallas, TX
      Current Employee - Talent Acquisition Manager in Dallas, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Samsung Electronics America full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      This company let's you make am impact. It's challenging, but rewarding. The people here are amazing and it's a highly collaborative environment.

      Cons

      Some of the systems are challenging. They can get in the way of actually doing the work that is required.

      Samsung Electronics America Response

      Oct 7, 2017 – Employer Branding

      Thanks for your review! We love to hear you enjoy our unique and stimulating work environment. The time each of our employees contributes to this organization impacts us in a number of ways, and we... More

    7. Helpful (1)

      "I don't like it"

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      Current Employee - Call Center Representative in New York, NY
      Current Employee - Call Center Representative in New York, NY
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Samsung Electronics America full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      They lied to customers and then haRd to handle it.

      Cons

      Hard to work and explain samsung mistake.
      Like note8 problems

      Advice to Management

      Hate it to lies to customers

    8. Helpful (6)

      "ECommerce Division"

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      Former Employee - Ecommerce
      Former Employee - Ecommerce
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Samsung Electronics America full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Pays very well and you are working in a growing environment. But the money is not worth it. There are much better options out there.

      Cons

      If you like being treated like dog poop, this is the job for you. Leadership is abrasive, rude, & hated throughout the rest of the company. There is zero structure in this division. Probably the most disorganized structure I've ever seen.

      They have successfully created a culture where you are being micromanaged beyond belief and are expected to hit unrealistic deadlines on a daily basis with zero direction.

      Advice to Management

      Such a shame because DTC has so much potential for ecommerce but the culture and the amount of disorganization and cracks in that division is beyond anything imaginable. If eComm leadership doesn't see that this is a house of cards waiting to collapse then they are even more inept that I thought.

      Samsung Electronics America Response

      Oct 9, 2017 – Employer Branding

      We appreciate your feedback. As a company, we are committed to fostering an environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We have shared your insights with HR and our... More

    9. Helpful (2)

      "Senior Manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Samsung Electronics America full-time

      Pros

      Pay, benefits, and the marketing team are some of the nicest people I have ever worked with. My direct boss is great.

      Cons

      Seattle E-commerce leadership does not care about their employees. If you are considering a role there be sure to have a thick skin because you might get cussed out very often or be a witness to many drive by demoralizing sessions. It is very unprofessional

      Advice to Management

      Consider who you hire in upper management, there is a direct correlation to employee moral and how employees are treated. Also consider promoting within.
      Empower your employees to be owners, If you just want people to do things the way they have been done don't pull people from other top companies. Just hire college grads.

      Samsung Electronics America Response

      Sep 6, 2017 – Employer Branding

      We are happy to hear you enjoy our benefits and most importantly, working with your awesome team. However, we encourage you to reach out to your HR Business Partner to discuss the cons you reference... More

    10. "Marketing Manager"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Samsung Electronics America full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Pay is good, PTO is fair if you get to use it, good benefits

      Cons

      Long hours, whatever you achieve is never good enough/what have you done for me lately?

      Advice to Management

      Don't toss aside the people who helped you get where you are today

      Samsung Electronics America Response

      Sep 6, 2017 – Employer Branding

      We appreciate your years of dedication and being a part of the Samsung family. Work-life balance can be a challenge, especially in the fast-paced tech industry. However, we strive to provide our... More

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