Operator of a diversified marketing services company created to provide visibility, mobility and intelligence for a vast spectrum of well-loved brands. The company's specialty lies in providing field marketing, market intelligence, customer contact and brand activation services to some of South Africa's biggest companies and brands including Parmalat, Pioneer Foods, Tiger Brands and Unilever, enabling retailers and brand owners across five continents to grow through leading services in field sales and retail execution, activation, information and technology. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 132

TOTAL RATINGS: 647

CEO: David Smollan

Joining Smollan Group - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Smollan Group are rated an A+. Learn More about your managers at Smollan Group.

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Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	0%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

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Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Smollan Group employees earn $132,116. Learn More about Salaries at Smollan Group.

Average Salaries at Smollan Group by Department

$142k*

Engineering

$162k*

Product

$116k*

Design

$110k*

Marketing

$103k*

Operations

$60k*

Admin

$157k*

Business Dev

$106k*

Finance

$102k*

Communications

$67k*

Customer Support

$126k*

$118k*

$196k*

Legal

$147k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Smollan Group, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
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I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Learn More about Professional Development at Smollan Group.

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Do you have a mentor at work?

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Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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