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    Working at SM Development Corporation

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    Work/Life balance
    4.0(114 ratings)
    Career development
    3.9(114 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.6(114 ratings)
    Management
    3.7(114 ratings)
    Working environment
    4.1(114 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    5.0(2 ratings)
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    5.0
    Property Specialist
    Aug 2025
    Pasay City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Experienced Property Specialist at SMDC, specializing in promoting and selling residential projects, guiding clients through the buying process, and delivering tailored property solutions. Achieved and exceeded sales targets by building strong client relationships, conducting effective presentations, and leveraging market knowledge to match clients’ needs with the right investments.
    The good thingsWhat I enjoyed most about working at SMDC was the opportunity to help clients find their ideal home or investment property while building genuine relationships with them. I appreciated the dynamic and fast-paced environment, the supportive teamwork, and the chance to continually improve my sales and communication skills. Closing a deal and seeing clients happy with their purchase gave me a strong sense of fulfillment and motivation to aim higher in my performance.
    The challengesWhile I appreciated the opportunities and experiences I gained at SMDC, the highly competitive sales environment sometimes meant long hours and irregular schedules, which could be challenging to balance. However, this also taught me resilience, time management, and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
    1.0
    Sales Administration Assistant
    Jul 2024
    Pasay City Metro Manila3 to 4 years in the role
    not recommended. yearly increase are not that high. sometimes u get 500 pesos.
    The good thingsthe good thing is when your boss is your friend,, u have a lot of privilege in terms sa task given. mas lessen talaga pag friend ka nila.
    The challengesmore work load,, and sometimes you are allowed to work on weekends/holidays
    5.0
    Property Specialist
    May 2024
    Pasay City Metro Manilacurrent employee
    Got lucky to be with a nice team.
    The good thingscareer and personal growth
    The challengesHigh sales quota. Low monthly allowance but high commission.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Mechanical project engineer
    Sep 2023
    I can be working to all aspect being a mechanical engineer based on my experience..
    The good thingsMeeting new personnels staff to management.
    The challengesSolving problems that arises during execution if works
    5.0
    Property consultant
    Aug 2023
    Quezon City Metro Manila3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    my experience her was great and helpfull
    The good thingsnice working with them
    The challengesbecause of great project and Kind & humble attitude of the Owner of SFGC.
    5.0
    Site engineer
    Jul 2023
    I have experienced in inventory,site supervision,manage stakeholders,process papers works, i have idea in estimate and im a multitasking person.
    The good thingsI know that your company is have a good organization team,respect, and quality of works.
    The challengesI think the more challenges is to be a patient every time.
    5.0
    Property specialist
    Apr 2023
    Pasay City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    In this company you are loved
    The good thingsFamily, lovable, consistent, good, understanding
    The challengesNothing, the company is very life changer
    5.0
    Supervisor
    Jan 2023
    Valenzuela City Metro Manila3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    It was nice, challenging and rewarding
    The good thingsHaving a good team leaders and members
    The challengesMultiple task at the same time
    5.0
    Accounting Asst Manager
    Jan 2023
    Happy being with the good guys, my heads and my teammates.
    The good thingsGood teamwork, supportive heads and continuous learning challenge.
    The challengesDeadlines and workloads. Perhaps to add manpower to the team will make it better
    5.0
    International Investment specialist
    Nov 2022
    Pasay City Metro Manila7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    they have core system easily adapt.
    The good thingstheir projects are on center located in the strategic location
    The challengesit was worth the the effort, the hard working you are the outcome is worth the income
    3.0
    Audit
    Nov 2022
    Poor quality operation
    The good thingsaverage pay compare to the market
    The challengesLots of manual process within operation
    4.0
    Manager
    Sep 2022
    Managing the flow of store interns of sales, service and people.
    The good thingsYou can build harmonious relationship between your co-workers and customer.
    The challengesBenefits no incentives program when you achieve your target sales.
    5.0
    Architect
    Sep 2022
    It was an mazing experience.
    The good thingsNew experiences and additional knowledge
    The challengesDont have fun time for family and friends
    5.0
    Agent
    Aug 2022
    Worth it/ high Commission
    The good thingsHigh Commission / good camaraderie
    The challengesTo have client, you should have daily platforms
    4.0
    Head of department
    Jul 2022
    You never stop growing
    The good thingsBeing someone who could be an inspiration to your people, relating to the life experiences and an abler for their growth.
    The challengesWorking Schedule, 6 times a week workweek,
    5.0
    Manager
    Jun 2022
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Very fulfilling. Allows personal and career growth
    The good thingsthe people, the company and the president all make working fun
    The challengesa very few do not espouse the values of the company. smdc needs to keep the egos of these people in check.
    4.0
    Sales admin department
    Apr 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I have experience more on real state industry
    The good thingsI enjoy working because people here is always willing to teach and guide you along the way to achieve the goal in work.
    The challengesSo far, i guess the AVP.
    4.0
    Sales & marketing
    Feb 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Work with pleasure.. i used to met different people with different personality. Closing a sale international is very challenging because youre discussing a project without actual unit viewing..
    The good thingsI had the chanced to travel international.
    The challengesSinced youre part of the international team, you are required to hit the quota requirement.. very challenging because you need to double time and the worst thing, its pandemic year and youre out of the country.
    4.0
    Selling Assistant
    Jan 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    It looks like, you make your self be a multi-tasking because you will do many works.
    The good thingsEnjoy and you learn a lot especially in handling people and also, you will gain more knowledge about products like how to make display be attractive to everyone
    The challengesThem most challenging part of my job is that, you have many superior in which they have many concern in our department like the warehouse and selling display.
    3.0
    Quality Assurance
    Jan 2022
    Cavite Calabarzon5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    good for starters only
    The good thingsfamily-oriented, nice work-life balance, happy workplace (depending on your assigned unit)
    The challengesslow personal growth, annoying office politics, lack of learning development, low salary despite having huge company profits, traditional approach, poor low-mid management style
    3.0
    QA Supervisor
    Jan 2022
    Cavite Calabarzon5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    good for starters, not for learners and shifters
    The good thingsgreat work-life balance, family-oriented culture because of this you may see yourself staying for years
    The challengeslow salary, lack of opportunities, office politics, horrible low to mid management style If you're looking to shift your career, improve yourself thru learning, or need a better salary, this is not the right place
    1.0
    Sales & administrative executive
    Dec 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    HORRIBLE. DOES NOT HAVE EMPLOYEE EMPATHY
    The good things5% discount on SM department store
    The challengesThere are a lot of challenges specially during the pandemic. No shuttle but you need to go to work. No premium pay. The company had higher revenue during the pandemic but acted like they were also affected and cut out the employees benefit including yearly pay raise
    4.0
    Property specialist
    Nov 2021
    Makati City Metro Manila3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Keep networking to get ahead
    The good thingsOnce you find a winning formula, go for it!
    The challengesThere are slow times, you just have to stay positive
    5.0
    Corporate Security Manager and Transportation Manager
    Oct 2021
    Pasay City Metro Manila5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Challenging but very fullfilling
    The good thingsMy Superiors and Co Workers were professionals and good people. Learning a lot more. I have contributed and was very much appreciated..
    The challengesBi company with too much checks and balance but somehow managed to appreciate and learn from this company.
    3.0
    Property specialist
    Aug 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Leaders are not that helpful
    The good thingsKnow more people in the industry
    The challengestraining is not good, and the leaders are not that helpful
    5.0
    Supervisor
    Aug 2021
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    SMDC is a happy work place. The bosses are nice as well as the compensation
    The good thingsDuring the 1st ECQ, all employees are paid even if they are not reporting to work. Those who WFH have a 30% additional salary.
    The challengesMaybe its time to review the salary package of tenured employees to avoid the feeling of dissatisfaction and tenured employees will not feel that they are being left out.
    5.0
    Leasing assistant
    Jul 2021
    Pasay City Metro Manila3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    13th and 14th month and Good benefits
    The good thingsSMDC is very good for giving better benefits to their employees. They giving 13th month and 14th month and Christmas bonus.
    The challengesGive your employees proper increase yearly.
    2.0
    manager
    Jul 2021
    Pasay City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Family Oriented - Family and friends 1st business
    The good thingsGood salary, Tax avoidance incentives and small perks.
    The challengesPeople are expendable and used as tools to benefit the company, the family and their friends.
    5.0
    Office staff
    May 2021
    I have a good and happy experience
    The good thingsI learned new things in a different kind of job
    The challengesKnowing a new kind of field ,meeting excellent co workers
    5.0
    Leasing assistant
    Mar 2021
    Pasay City Metro Manila5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    All employees are well trained.
    The good thingsYou will learn a lot.
    The challengesLow Salary as well as the HMO not for family (no independent included)
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