A Great Place to Learn, But Slowed Down by Bureaucracy - AREA SALES MANAGER Shell Employee Review

4.0
28 Mar 2025
Recommend
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Pros

-You work with highly qualified and knowledgeable people from around the world -Shell has a strong learning culture – it truly feels like a school at times, with access to great resources, mentorship, and training -Massive organization with global opportunities and exposure to complex, meaningful projects

Cons

-Extreme bureaucracy can make even simple decisions take a long time -Rigid hierarchy – titles and seniority often slow down agility and bottom-up innovation

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5.0
8 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Shell is a wonderful company to work for. They truly support your continued development and many employees have been here for 20+ years. The work culture is one that provides a feeling of true psychological safety.

Cons

There are lots of meetings.

4.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Early career engineers are given significant ownership and exposure to complex operational challenges. Strong focus on safety, technical development, and collaboration across disciplines. Opportunities to work on high-impact projects, interact with senior leadership, and contribute to decisions affecting major assets and infrastructure.

Cons

Workloads can be demanding, and priorities can shift quickly based on operational needs. Decision-making processes can be slow due to organizational complexity, and geographic mobility may be necessary for certain career opportunities.

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