Philips reviews

Don't come to work at this company unless you are ready to increase your sales by no less than 20%, and willing to accept a 1.5% merit increase. My first year, increased my territory by 35% (received a 1% merit increase), my second year increased by territory by 18%...received a 1.5% increase. The base salaries are below the industry minimum. I have had 3 National Sales Managers in 2 years, as well as 4 territory changes. Work life balance is a joke, be prepared to work weekends, nights, etc. I would PROBABLY recommend this company to my worst enemy.

Royal Philips is a 123 year-old sinking Titanic. 2014 was a dismal year and many, many good people lost their jobs. Philips split Lighting division and Healthcare apart. Now the two are the bow and stern of the sinking ship. Both halves will still sink, now only more slowly. Management has never been able to integrate acquisitions into one cohesive organization. The buying spree from the last 20 years has created Silo businesses that can't be managed. Inside of each Silo are other Silos. For example, Sales and Service compete with each other. There's zero focus on solving real customer needs.