Slow growth and lots of politics - Business Development Manager bp Employee Review

3.0
28 Nov 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of good people work here. Interesting projects. Opportunities to learn. Work-life balance is okay-ish unless you are in regions outside of big hubs in the US and UK. Experience is valued by the market, especially by smaller companies.

Cons

Promotions are very difficult to get even if you are good at what you do. If you come after uni it may be a very long journey to become someone senior. Every time you apply to a more senior role always asked "how long have you been in the current grade?" but not "what are your skills?". Promotions are also not transparent, they are biased towards people who are close to the executives. A lot of politics... Decisions are made very slowly. Leadership is too risk-averse.

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5.0
4 Mar 2026
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Pros

Great 1-1 relationship with manager and ability to work on various projects.

Cons

Create cohesiveness throughout the various interns in each office.

5.0
24 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Supportive team environment with good learning opportunities and exposure to large-scale projects. Compensation and benefits are competitive, and the company offers strong brand recognition and career development resources.

Cons

Decision-making can be slow due to layers of management, and processes sometimes feel overly bureaucratic. Workload and priorities can shift quickly, which may create stress depending on the team.

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