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Robert Gentz
164 Ratings
Pros
"Great work life balance - There're lots of flexibilities" (in 23 reviews)
"flexible working hours, free fruits" (in 14 reviews)
Cons
"Low salary, unstructured work streams, unfair promotion model, highly political environment" (in 10 reviews)
"workload sometimes a bit crazy but still manageable if you work hard, but some people struggle and I would balance it all a bit more" (in 5 reviews)
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"Good"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Zalando full-time (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.
Zalando 2016-01-15 00:58 PSTHelpful (3)
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"Great spirit and colleagues, questionable top management"
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Young atmosphere, international people and great projects
Cons
Lack of transparency on salary and long-term vision.
Zalando 2018-03-16 00:47 PDT![Zalando Logo]()
"Fair enough"
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Good spirit of most people
Cons
Overworking depending on the department
Zalando 2017-12-10 05:19 PSTHelpful (5)
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"Fluctuating Atmosphere"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Zalando full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Work/Life balance and facilities are good, more so in some offices than others
Senior management seem genuinely openCons
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 promotionAdvice to Management
More peer oversight, when you get peer feedback, challenge them as to why that feedback
Zalando 2017-04-07 13:10 PDTHelpful (5)
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"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
Zalando 2016-06-25 06:35 PDTHelpful (3)
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"Social Media Internship"
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I have been working at Zalando (Less than a year)
Pros
Great team and lots of responsibility.
Cons
I wouldn't find anything negative to say.
Zalando 2015-10-08 17:00 PDTHelpful (16)
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"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.
Zalando 2015-07-21 13:32 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Fast paced company with the opportunities to grow for the right person"
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RecommendsI have been working at Zalando full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Great culture, great place for self-starters
Cons
Somehow the company cannot seem to stick to one thing for more than a few months (for example changing the "culture" mottos every few months)
Leadership is often inexperienced and learned most of the skills at the companyZalando 2018-12-16 12:52 PST![Zalando Logo]()
"Good Company with great growth opportunities"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Zalando full-time (More than a year)
Pros
- Growth Opportunities
- Atmosphere
- International Teams
- Flexible Working Hours
- 360 degree feedback culture
- Salary was adjusted to the industry average
- free drinks and fruits
- team spiritCons
- No Bonus Payments (christmas bonus etc.)
- radical decisions
- fluctuation rateZalando 2018-12-17 05:12 PSTHelpful (4)
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"Great company"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Zalando full-time
Pros
The company is very dynamic, innovative and young. Scope of progression is huge
Cons
Company is restructuring all the time and it is complicated work in this environment.
Zalando 2018-11-18 12:12 PST
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