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Smollan Group

4.1
based on 564 Reviews
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Working at Smollan Group

Company Summary

Smollan Group operates in retail solutions, helping brands optimize sales execution and enhance market growth through comprehensive management strategies.

Overall Rating

4.1/5
based on 564 reviews
highly rated categories
8% above
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Work-life balance, Skill development, Company culture

highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
47% employees reported
Monday to Saturday
Monday to Saturday
69% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
59% employees reported
Within city
Within city
54% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
26 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
26 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
10 employees reported
Child care facility
Child care facility
8 employees reported
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About Smollan Group

Founded in1931 (94 yrs old)
India Employee Count501-1k
Global Employee Count50k-1 Lakh
HeadquartersJohannesburg, SouthAfrica
Office Locations
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Websitesmollan.com
Primary Industry
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Smollan is an international retail solutions company delivering growth for clients across five continents by covering every aspect of how a Brand is managed at the point of sale. With extensive industry experience, an exceptional human platform and sophisticated systems, Smollan has provided consistent excellence in operational execution to retailers and manufacturers for three generations. From a traditional sales agency, founded in South Africa in 1931, Smollan has grown into an international retail solutions company with over 50,000 employees. CEO, David Smollan says, “Companies should think of us as an execution engine for some of the below-the-line ideas they might have. We link up the marketing discipline and the sales discipline in a more horizontal way.”

Smollan Group Ratings

based on 564 reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5
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Category Ratings

4.0

Work-life balance

4.0

Skill development

3.9

Company culture

3.9

Job security

3.9

Work satisfaction

3.6

Salary

3.3

Promotions

Smollan Group is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 564 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Smollan Group
based on 526 reviews
4.3
Rated by 72 Women
Rated 4.2 for Job security and 4.1 for Company culture
4.1
Rated by 454 Men
Rated 4.1 for Work-life balance and 3.9 for Company culture

Work Policy at Smollan Group

based on 62 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
47%
Hybrid
43%
Permanent work from home
10%

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Highly Rated for
Skill development
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No highly rated category
Critically Rated for
Promotions
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Skill development
Work satisfaction
Primary Work Policy
Work from office
47% employees reported
Hybrid
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Hybrid
74% employees reported
Hybrid
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Rating by Women Employees
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Rating by Men Employees
4.1
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Average
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Smollan Group Salaries

Smollan Group salaries have received with an average score of 3.6 out of 5 by 564 employees.

Sales Executive

(107 salaries)
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr

Marketing Executive

(95 salaries)
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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr

Team Lead

(80 salaries)
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Field Manager

(71 salaries)
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₹5.2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr

Rural Sales Promoter

(60 salaries)
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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr

Capability Leader

(41 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr

Field Supervisor

(35 salaries)
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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr

Software Developer

(21 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Associate Software Developer

(19 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

Sales Team Leader

(15 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr

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Smollan Group FAQs

When was Smollan Group founded?
Smollan Group was founded in 1931. The company has been operating for 94 years primarily in the Marketing & Advertising sector.
Where is the Smollan Group headquarters located?
Smollan Group is headquartered in Johannesburg.
How many employees does Smollan Group have in India?
Smollan Group currently has more than 500+ employees in India. Sales & Business Development department appears to have the highest employee count in Smollan Group based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Smollan Group have good work-life balance?
Smollan Group has a work-life balance rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 500+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 79% employees rated Smollan Group 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Smollan Group work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Smollan Group good for career growth?
Career growth at Smollan Group is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.3. 21% employees rated Smollan Group 3 or below, while 79% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Smollan Group promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Smollan Group?
Working at Smollan Group comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for skill development, work life balance and company culture. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 500+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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