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SBM Management Services

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SBM Management Services reviews

2.6

32% would recommend to a friend

(583 total reviews)

Charles Somers

38% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

SBM Management Services has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 583 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The SBM Management Services employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.5 stars).

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583 reviews
1.0
Oct 15, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hmmmm, other than getting paid I can't think of anything positive. Oh wait, clean bathrooms. As often as not, the folks in pay even screwed up my pay. I personally know that either mine or someone I work with have had their pay screwed up every time we get paid. Maybe the long list of times we're sued which is quite a bit. Some of the managers are fairly nice and decent people.

Cons

I can't figure out who the leader of this screwed up company is. The so called CEO struts around like a little rooster and screams his head off. It seems like all the so called sr. managers are nothing more than talking heads. I absolutely see no direction. We have so many ways to do the same thing and it depends on the whim of the sr. managers. We don't do things in the customer or our best interest. Our direction changes every time the wind does.

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SBM Management Services Response
4y
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the contributions of all of our team members.
1.0
Jul 3, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Remote working structure provides full autonomy in daily life obligations while balancing work duties. Decent pay.

Cons

Senior executive leadership is beyond abysmal (i.e., CEO, CSO, SVP-CBRE). Entire organization modus operandi is FEAR of CEO (Charles Somers). CEO is too involved w/ day to day duties which directly correlates to the lack of trust in direct executive staff. Complete lack of career security. Zero alignment on corporate strategic direction per vertical. Boiler room mentality/approach to growth. Stifled collaboration/innovation. Short-sided confusing business model. Senior leadership highly unprofessional and lacks morale compass. Company performance finances are not shared w/ staff even at exec. level. One has zero visibility whether company doing well or performing sub-optimal. Corporate meeting cadence cancelled on a weekly basis. If you are reading this review and you are just starting out your career then SBM Management is an “ok” stepping stone. This company is not for folks who have Fortune 100 company experience of 2-3+ years. AVOID, AVOID, AVOID else, you’ve been properly warned.

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SBM Management Services Response
4y
We're sorry to hear you did not have a great experience at SBM. We appreciate the feedback as we strive to provide ongoing improvements to our culture and employee experience. We're delighted to have welcomed multiple new executive leaders, including a CSO, CFO, and others. Our leadership approach continues to evolve to align with our goals, and we are excited about the upcoming opportunities we will pursue as a team. We wish you the best in your career journey.
1.0
Aug 28, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Non management coworkers are great people, there's free coffee, a 360 and ping pong (neither of which you'll ever have time to use).

Cons

Things you should expect while working with SBM: - 60+ hour work weeks - To work weekends whenever the CEO has a hissy fit - To receive no training, instruction, or help getting up to speed when starting - To see your coworkers yelled at and fired regularly (turnover is crazy) - Blame passed everywhere - A CEO who is more concerned with design than having a functional product - A consequently bloated and frustrated UI/UX team Don't be swayed by the salary, when you consider the conditions and the hours that you're actually working, it's completely not worth it. Don't be swayed by the positive reviews here, they either are reflective of non tech workers, or they're not legit. Don't be swayed by the lighthearted interview, that mood will quickly fade once the CEO flips his lid, which you won't have to wait long for.

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