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3.0
Merchandise Manager
Jul 2025
Mandaluyong City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
ok and very nice people are well orientedHead Officer are very accommodating
5.0
Management Trainee
Mar 2024
Ozamiz City Misamis Occidental3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
I am incredibly proud and honored to be a part of this organization.
The good thingsKnowing and learning by indulging every part of the work in different departments. The knowledge that I gained through trainings was advantageous and will always be valuable for future endeavors.
The challengesBeing trained for Management Trainee that allows me to deepen my understanding and broaden my expertise in the field of management. And as for me being actively involved in every aspect of company's operation poses a constant challenge.
1.0
Assistant
Nov 2022
Pasay City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
Ok to try but not to stay a year.
The good thingsEarly time out.
Holiday off
The challengesOffice politics
Toxic managers & directors
Blame game management
Low compensation
5.0
Sales associate
Mar 2022
9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
Good quality and competitive
The good thingsConvenient, customers oriented, knowledgeable, friendly and hospitable
The challengesThe challenge is you have to manage your patience to assist more customers everyday.
5.0
Import staff
Jun 2021
Mandaluyong City Metro Manila7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
NBS will teach you how to think outside the box for you to grow.
The good thingsThe company provide lots of interactive training that will give personal and professional growth.
The challengesI've been challenge to manage my time efficiently to meet the deadlines on or before the due time.
5.0
Sales associate
Nov 2020
Quezon City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
It gives a good experience
The good thingsCo workers, nice costumer, working environment, management, and events.
The challengesUnpredictable costumer, unexpected situation.
5.0
Freelance Animator
Sep 2020
3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
It's very exciting and interesting.
The good thingsI'm so happy to be part of this wonderful company. People here are so nice and caring, and their vision is clear.
The challengesI'm on a project-based term with the company, and that's the only challenge, actually. Being on-call.
1.0
head office employee
May 2020
Mandaluyong City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
You have long working hours and your career growth is stagnant.
The good thingsthey give bonuses at times.
The challengescareer is stagnant and tenureship is not important.
5.0
timekeeper
Mar 2020
Working in this company , I developed interpersonal skill and problem-solving skills.
The good thingsMy less than fifteen years experience taught me to deliver excellent service to customers.
The challengesThis company should create more specific role for the employees to have equal responsibilities .
5.0
Design officer
Feb 2020
3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
Great career growth and exposure
The good thingsGreat work environment and almost complete benefits
The challengesToo many priority projects to have with less work force to do it
4.0
Cashier / Counter checker
Jan 2020
Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
Great Experience
The good thingsThey give youba chance to prove your skills and to regular you.
The challengesThey will give their trust to you for another
5.0
Office staff
Nov 2019
Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
I have a lot of work experiences like cashier, cash custodian etc.
The good thingsI want to be part of your company, and I am willing to undergo training and to learn if you will hire me i'll do my duties and responsibilities of your company.
The challengesI do expect your company is excellent service. I do my best to work hard of your company.
5.0
Counter Checker
Oct 2019
Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
Unforgettable and amazing experience.
The good thingsThe management , the work place, and my co-worker
The challengesNothing. All of my experiences here is really amazing because they made me a better person. I really learned a lot from this company.
5.0
Customer care service
Oct 2019
Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
Great
The good thingsGood Company, Good People, Work is Very easy
The challengesEverytime the peak season comes, it's very difficult to handle the customer complains, customer needs, but the end of the day i'm so happy provide their needed.
3.0
Office staff
Sep 2019
Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
Im a hardworking ,fast learner and multitasking.
The good thingsI enjoy work to this company,because I love my job.
The challengesBy checking the items while I received the deliveries.
3.0
Production worker
Aug 2019
Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
Excellent
The good thingsAll worker is like a family and how helping each other.
The challengesI totally enjoy worked to this company,the challenged is how to improve your self everyday.
5.0
Internal auditor
May 2019
3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
It's been great and honored to be part of this best retail company.
The good thingsThe company value the morale of every employee and allows you to explore the opportunities that you might get in.
The challengesThere are some limitations that hinders the Internal Audit department to perform its job independently.
4.0
Customer service
May 2019
Less than 1 year in the role
All in all its a good company to start with.
The good thingsGood thing is that the salary never delays.
The challengesThe challenges is how you will handle the fumming mad customer. And suggestive selling.
3.0
Delivery Driver
Feb 2019
1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
learn a lot
The good thingslot of good things learn new road for delivery how to fast quickly to traffic
The challengesco employee are friendly and learn how to cooperate new people and customer
5.0
confidential
Jul 2018
1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
A happy working place
The good thingsthe people and the management.
The challengesoverloaded with work and not balance with the manpower.
4 people found this helpful
5.0
HR Training Specialist
Mar 2018
3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
Guaranteed Growth
The good thingsThe company is very serious when it comes to employee development. NBS invests on training, both in-house and external. Flexi work hours
The challengesNone, NBS is a happy place to stay at.
4 people found this helpful
5.0
Data controller
Oct 2017
5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
Happy but stressful
The good thingsThe good customer service
The challengesThe overwork but not appreciated
1 person found this helpful
5.0
Encoder
Oct 2017
Less than 1 year in the role
To be responsible in every actions we made
The good thingsI had a lot of friend and I learn more on computer.
The challengesEveryday had a new challenged at work. I learned more technique's to process information problems.
1 person found this helpful
5.0
Intern- Brand Department
Jul 2017
Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
Intern Brand Department
The good thingsThe whole Brand department team are very reachable and easy to accompany with, as an intern there is everything to gain in terms of information in this team.
The challengesNothing at all
1 person found this helpful
3.0
Branch admin,timekeeper receiving report consolidator,customer service cashier sales asst.
Apr 2017
AmaZinh
The good thingsIts a multi tasking
The challengesU will be trained from one place to another
1 person found this helpful
3.0
Sales associate
Mar 2017
Help boist ur confidence in selling
The good thingsGood thing is NBS help u increase your confidence to communicate customers.
The challengesChallenge is help u be have concreate goal to achieve your quota. You learn everyday... I n different experiences.
3.0
Supervisor
Mar 2017
I learned a lot for 3 mos. time and looking forward..
The good thingsHealthy working environment
The challengesNew system and expansion..
5.0
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
Mar 2017
3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
One of the stable company in the philippines
The good thingsChallenges and fast pace
The challengesWorking in different types of people
2 people found this helpful
5.0
Customer service
Feb 2017
Customer service
The good thingsGood salary and nice environment
The challengesFriendly co workers
4.0
[Confidential]
Feb 2017
Loaded but the is a true source of knowledge
The good thingsCoworkers and the management has a good culture and values.
The challengesLimited equipment/tools and supplies for the job.
4 people found this helpful
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