Zalando Reviews
Updated 6 Dec 2019
"Good work-life balance (depending on the team)" (in 40 reviews)
"Good team atmosphere, relaxed working environment- flexible hrs" (in 39 reviews)
- Featured ReviewHelpful (17)
"Very diverse and challenging"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Zalando full-time for more than a year
Pros
Amazing People and Culture, very diverse, chance to work with people from all around world and from very different companies. Nice perks, a lot of events, meetups, celebrating diversity.
Cons
Too many organisational changes in a very short time
Zalando2019-06-14 - Helpful (3)
"Good"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Zalando full-time for more than a year
Pros
I was very happy with the working atmosphere and benefits.
Cons
Overtime work and no flexible working time. That is pretty much it.
Zalando2016-01-15 - Helpful (5)
"Great spirit and colleagues, questionable top management"
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Pros
Young atmosphere, international people and great projects
Cons
Lack of transparency on salary and long-term vision.
Zalando2018-03-16 "Fair enough"
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Pros
Good spirit of most people
Cons
Overworking depending on the department
Zalando2017-12-10- Helpful (7)
"Fluctuating Atmosphere"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Zalando full-time for more than a year
Pros
Work/Life balance and facilities are good, more so in some offices than others Senior management seem genuinely open
Cons
Atmosphere really changes between offices or even teams and areas within offices. Performance Reviews are too heavily based on peer reviews so you can easily be torpedoed by a peer or someone unqualified can easily be pushed into a better position Radical Chaos means people can do things without explaining themselves (and then torpedo people who ask questions in peer reviews, as mentioned already) There... didn't seem to be room for promotion
Show MoreAdvice to Management
More peer oversight, when you get peer feedback, challenge them as to why that feedback
Zalando2017-04-07 - Helpful (7)
"Great company for entry level candiates"
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I worked at Zalando full-time
Pros
young, fun, international. lots of events.
Cons
lack of opportunities to progress
Zalando2016-06-25 - Helpful (3)
"Social Media Internship"
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I have been working at Zalando for less than a year
Pros
Great team and lots of responsibility.
Cons
I wouldn't find anything negative to say.
Zalando2015-10-09 - Helpful (18)
"Not bad"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Zalando full-time
Pros
Lots of responsibility early on, management by objectives, casual and relaxed atmosphere. 40 % discounts on shoes and fashion sold through the website. Free unlimited drinks including coffee, coke, juices. Frequent team events and big company parties. Expect a fast-paced working environment with lots of things going on every week.
Cons
Cramped offices without air conditioning, rigid hierarchal matrix organisation. Lack of break and cafeteria areas. Loud work environment due to open plan office. Strict NDAs creates lots of rumours and speculation about salary and bonuses. Only offered 1 year contracts.
Advice to Management
Make salaries transparent, make it hassle free to apply to other jobs internally. Make the lack of dress code (very casual wear) more clear. Enhance job security by offering longer than 1 year contracts.
Zalando2015-07-21 "Good place to work"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Zalando full-time
Pros
Good team with nice working atmosphere
Cons
Difficult place to grow career
Zalando2019-12-06"Great technical people to work with"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Zalando full-time for less than a year
Pros
Big organisation but start up vibe.
Cons
Long process. Teams may work in Silos.
Zalando2019-12-01