forklift operator

sales executive

demand planner

fp&a analyst

beauty consultant

Shiseido

A typical day at work was usually always the easiest, we get a lot of our usual customers who have been coming to us for years. They know what they want and leave as a happy client.

I learned a lot of things while working there, the biggest thing i've learned was skincare and the benefits of it all. You never stop learning. 

The management was great, I had a really nice boss who helped us with everything. As well as my coworker who always was there to teach me a few things and give me advice when I needed it to reach my sales goal.

The hardest part about the job might have to be knowing the difference between all the skincare we have, there are so many products for different types of skin. Once you get the catch of it, you'll learn quickly. 

The most enjoyable part of my job was going to seminars and learning new things that were coming out within the year, as well as receiving gratis. Another thing was keeping in contact with your usual customers was always fun and made the job easier.

Shiseido has some nice products to sell. Limited makeup colors.  Geared for Japanese fashion which doesn't always translate well in the USA. They don't advertise so you have to build your business by recruiting customers.  They are starting to advertise but not like the big players. A lot of loyal customers who don't want to switch to the newer, more innovative products. You will be doing facials/spas constantly which can be fun if you have enough staff.  If not, you're counter will go unsupported while you are working in the dressing room, losing sales. If you work the line in a dept. store. you'll get minimal support from the company.  I had a hard time getting testers. The gratis you receive isn't enough. In fact, it's the least out of all the lines.  If you work directly for the company, it's much better, all the way around. You willl be working nights and weekends. And doing telesales.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Shiseido EMEA. It was my first corporate setting but the team is fairly tight knit which I did not expect from a corporate structure. The people are great. Management needs some work as there are some politics around the office that could have been done without although not a dealbreaker for my position. For a Travel Retail team it was not very diverse which is something that could and should be improved for various work-related reasons because of all the different cultures we have to work with across the EMEA region. Overall, a fantastic cultural experience with many job perks and a good work life balance.

I worked for two years as a forklift driver in replenishment I was hired on as a driver but started my first three to four months throwing boxes on a conveyor belt because the supervisor thought I was too slow at the job I literally had to threaten to quit before he put me back on my lift to do the job I was hired to do you don't work some overtime you're always on overtime and you're always going to work a Saturday three times out of the month maybe sometimes it's Sunday asking you to come in early at 3:30 a.m. or 4:30 a.m. this job has no regard for personal life they just want you in that warehouse doing what they need you can even get fired for calling off sick too many times all around it was good pay but not worth the hassle of management and Leadership

*The culture in a Japanese work environment differs greatly from that of an American workplace.
While Americans generally have to be self motivated and focus on individualism, Japanese employers embrace group mentality and must look to superiors for approval before doing anything. EVERYTHING NEEDS A CONFERENCE CALL.
Both cultures work extremely long hours and take very little vacation time during the year.
*The most enjoyable part of my job was doing large in-store events and working with the beauty advisors.


What is the best part of working at the company?
Professional environment, respectful and employee care.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
HR work in the people wellness,  everything has a procedure and there are a good manage of issues.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Good work environment the is a respectful culture and have 8 principles that people understand and practice.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I started work, no one pressured me, I inspected lines, verified standards, asked questions if there were any, entered the data, sent the corresponding form and if necessary received feedback from my boss.

You will never work so hard or learned so much in your life!
You will be in constant motion by car, plane or walking!
You will work 6 days a week sometimes 7.
The most enjoyable part of the job is doing special events and training in-store.
Hardest part of the job -
1-Is the constant e-mails that require detailed responses.
 2-No on-boarding or company orientation. The company sends you    a binding with information in it that you need to know such as how to log-in to your computer etc. But it would be kinder, easier on a new employee to have someone walk them through it in the beginning as the procedures are complicated and unique to the company.

Since leadership has changed in the US, the approach to employees has significantly made a turn for the worst. They use the same words like they did before "people first" etc but the actions do not back up the words anymore. I used to be proud to work here but now I am trying my to get out. The brands and business will suffer because the negativity is evident. It's a shame.  Senior Leadership is cut throat, a recent employee survey shows that but nothing will be done because the people who are the problem are running the survey. Japan and FN would be disgusted if they new the truth. 

A typical day would consist of developing game plans to drive sales volume; coach and train team members on new product knowledge; interacting with clients to building long lasting relationships; and ensure daily tasks are completed to expectations.

The most enjoyable part of this job is helping clients find their perfect beauty regimen. There was nothing more satisfying than a happy client with a new self-gained confidence after she leaves your chair.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I can’t think of one as I was extremely unhappy and treated with no respect. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The managers I reported to and lack of support. Great expectations with no learning curve. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressful and fast paced and long hours 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Running to get lunches and set up meeting and clean up after events in office and no appreciation.

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