Total Marketing Support - DS Smith Graduate Trainee salaries in India

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Rating: 2/5 Likes: Hybrid/WFH work mode

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...nced professionals. Cost cutting practices at highest level, wherever required. Don't want to invest in employee's increment but ready to pay lakhs for big office space which remains empty 4 days in a week. Major Client having contract till 2028 And till 2026, other small clients in AMEA region. No major layoffs by management till now. So Good luck and make your decision keeping this in mind, earlier it was good option due to excellent work life balance and culture however this is now all ruined because of SSC head.

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Flexible working hours, that also depends on your manager

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Low Salary, Very low Appraisals( No Discrimination between now, average or top performers), No Learnings, No Cabs, No Food Vouchers, No Outings, Pathetic Management behaves like Puppets

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It was a nightmare. The micromanagement was unbearable. My manager, who had no understanding of our work, constantly questioned every decision. When I made a small mistake, instead of focusing on how quickly I corrected it, I was bombarded with unnecessary questions. I always took responsibility and fixed it immediately, but it was never enough. The disrespect was constant. My manager belittled employees in front of the team, making personal comments about our work styles. Yet, they demanded courtesy from us, despite their own unprofessional behavior. On top of that, they made threats if we didn't meet their unrealistic expectations. It was clear that their position wasn’t earned through merit but favoritism, which only made the micromanagement worse. If you value your time and career, avoid this company. Micromanagement, incompetence, and personal disrespect are the norm here.

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Seriously you gave money to AmbitionBox to remove my review because i had written reality about "" Sushma Amin "" and Total Marketing- DS Smith.

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Toxic Leadership & No Growth – Think Twice Before Joining Since Sushma Amin took over as SSC Head, the work culture has completely deteriorated. Micromanagement is at its peak, and her autocratic leadership style creates a suffocating environment. She makes decisions solely based on her own convenience, often misleading senior management while maintaining complete control over all SSC employees. Unfortunately, European managers and HR trust only her version of events, making it nearly impossible for employees to voice concerns. Her primary focus is cost-cutting at the expense of employee well-being. She manipulates communication to upper management to suit her interests, exploits employees, and offers no real growth opportunities. The SSC, once a great place to work, has now become a cost-saving “fresher’s hub,” where experienced professionals are undervalued, and learning opportunities are nonexistent. Things to consider before joining: No transport facility No canteen, meals, or snacks No rewards or recognition No increments No career growth No learning opportunities No perks or benefits Extreme cost-cutting wherever possible Despite being willing to spend huge amounts on an office space that remains empty most of the week, SSC refuses to invest in employee increments or well-being. While European management itself is excellent and prioritizes people, SSC India has suffered under its current leadership. Currently, major clients have contracts till 2028, with smaller AMEA region clients contracted till 2026. So far, there have been no significant layoffs, but the culture shift has already made it an unpleasant place to work. Final Advice: If you're considering joining, be cautious. The once-great work-life balance and culture are now completely ruined due to poor leadership. Choose wisely.

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Good Leadership By Sushma Amin in SSC: She is very hardworking and Intelligent leader. who always motivates their employee to work in a innovative manner. I admire the way you keep the entire team together. I genuinely appreciate that you advocate for us and give importance to our thoughts. Your dedication to our development shows your thoughtfulness and compassion in all you do. Thank you for highlighting my work and appreciating in the meeting. It will always motivate as a employee to put more efforts in the work and projects. You are a inspirational leader to SSC Gurgaon.

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Transport facility is not available.