Ascendant Ventures Asia
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    3.7(21 ratings)
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    4.0(21 ratings)
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    3.4(21 ratings)
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    3.7(21 ratings)
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    4.1(21 ratings)
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    4.0
    E-commerce & Digital Marketing Intern
    Aug 2022
    SingaporeLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Good learning opportunities yet proccesses can be improved
    The good thingsWork from home options, flexible. On the job training is good when you are new to a specific job scope.
    The challengesProcesses can be improve
    5.0
    Assistant District Retail Manager
    Jul 2022
    Singapore7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Steady & Reliable Job
    The good thingsWhat one would call a stable job plus acceptable salary, increment. Oppportunities for education sponsorship. Nice people no office politics. Fair bosses
    The challengesNot much cons about working here, judst need to respond fast to retail operational issues on the ground
    4.0
    Merchandising Executive
    Jul 2022
    Singapore1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    A good place to get wide-ranging exposure
    The good thingsGood experience to deal with substantial inventory and brands
    The challengesColleagues can be supportive but the work can at some times, be tedious
    4.0
    Creative Manager (Product Design)
    Jul 2022
    Singapore5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Good exposure to international brands + fun creative projects
    The good thingsCareer progression saw me rise from graphic designer to creative manager. Furthermore, in design work, I was exposed to working with big international brands from the US, Japan and UK that helped me grow as a creative professional. Fun/memorable moments working on creative campaigns with colleagues; be it for kids, young adult, on matured product lines
    The challengesTurnaround time can in some instances be tight, but fulfilling when you accomplish these goals.
    5.0
    Retail 2nd In-charge
    Jul 2022
    Singapore9 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    Fast paced and fulfilling
    The good thingsGood retail managers n supervisors who train you well to earn more commissiion and bonus. career upward opportunity if you willing to upskill to move to HQ office.
    The challengesfast paced during office hours & peak gifting season
    5.0
    Graphic Design Intern
    Jul 2022
    SingaporeLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Fantastic Internship (Graphic Design)!
    The good thingslearnt a lot on illustrator tools and was given real design work / nice colleagues to guide me
    The challengesdesign work can be complex (not straightforward) but interesting and fulfilling
    4.0
    E-commerce & Digital Marketing
    Jul 2022
    Singapore7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Nice colleagues and office environment
    The good thingsTeammates are more often than not helpful and collaborative | Overseas work trip exposure | Reasonable salary/bonus/increment | Learn many practical skills that are transferable | convenient office near MRT
    The challengesLearning curve issues, must be patient and determined
    2.0
    Retail assistant
    Jul 2022
    Singapore7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Competitive Colleagues
    The good thingsRetail staff base pay at market rate Some nice people
    The challengesTo earn more commission some colleagues very very competitive
    4.0
    District sales manager (retail)
    Jul 2022
    Singapore
    CONVENIENT OFFICE LOCATION, LOYAL BOSSES & GOOD CULTURE
    The good thingsMost remarkable thing was zero lay-offs during COVID-19 outbreak/disruption. Management worked hard to keep us all on payroll + upskill. Other perks: (1) convenient office location - walking distance from Tai Seng MRT. (2) nice & modern office environment with good food nearby (3) Friendly colleagues who worked there for many year. (4) Decent salary with performance-based increment should you make the effort.
    The challenges(1) All hands on deck during peak period. (2) Need to be firm in managing staff while being approachable and offer listening ear. (3) Need to upskill and adopt collaborative mindset to contribute for company's digital projects
    4.0
    E-Commerce Sales Lead
    Jul 2022
    Singapore3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Good Horizontal Career Progression
    The good thingsCareer progression as started as a graphic designer but had the opportunity to request to move into e-commerce. Incentives for hitting e-commerce sales targets.
    The challengesTeam support is available but must be able to work independently. Sometimes, digital campaigns may require a bit of OT.
    3.0
    E-commerce executive
    Jul 2022
    Singapore3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Nice Colleagues - Average Managers
    The good thingsSupportive team as e-commerce and digital marketing operate as integrated functions. Gives better annual leave than other gift companies. Will learn new skills that help you in your long term career journey
    The challengesMiddle managers are decent people who you get along with. BUT need to provide more guidance to new staff.
    4.0
    Assistant Manager, Retail Operations
    Jul 2022
    Singapore5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Strong Training in Retail Operations
    The good thingsAfter graduation, started out as a "Management Executive" and was eventually promoted to "Assistant Manager for Retail Operations". Gained invaluable experience in many areas, from visual merchandising to store operations and sales & promo strategies. Management is open to new ideas, which made me feel this is an inclusive company that innovates. I have since left the company, but it was a privilege to have worked here for 5 years.
    The challengesIt is essential to be able to multi-task and grow outside your comfort zone, as the company is set up in terms of cross-functional teams. During peak periods work can be a bit on the stressful side but the up-side is you are not doing it alone but as a team.
    4.0
    Business Development Assistant Director
    Jul 2022
    Singapore11 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    Left the company but still all good memories
    The good thingsGrateful that I got my first big break-through whereby promoted from retail operations to a corporate managerial position. Through perseverance, I was valued for my experience, and rised up the ranks. Management also sent me for up-skilling and sponsored my diploma course, which helped me along the way. Made many good friends there over the last 10 years.
    The challengesI was not used to giving presentations, at first, but improved over time and built confidence. Transition for digital, e-commerce and social media stuff was abit steep for older staff however there was at least guidance for us to warm up.
    3.0
    Management trainee
    Jul 2022
    Decent Salary & Flexible Culture
    The good thingsnice colleagues, alright management, interesting work, some flexibility on working hours
    The challengesProgression pathway available, but compeitive for promotions. You must earn it
    5.0
    Brand Strategy (Manager)
    Jul 2022
    Interesting Creative Work & Exposure
    The good thingsFor designers and creatives - great spectrum of brands and creative work, from designing to brand curation to developing campaigns and photoshoots. Although management is not totally laissez faire, at least does not micro-manage. Overall, a good mix of young and experienced staff.
    The challengesOccasionally, some colleagues are uncooperative and don't fit into the culture; however, management has been getting more involved in addressing the matter.
    4.0
    Director
    Jul 2022
    Great Learning Opportunities & Fun Atmosphere
    The good thingsOverseas work exposure; different projects across functions; great colleagues; responsive management
    The challengesAt times, there will be peak periods when deadlines are tighter.
    5.0
    Digital marketing
    Jul 2022
    Singapore5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Awesome Colleagues who make a difference
    The good thingsPositive culture that reinforces the need for great teamwork
    The challengesCompany needs to be more selective in recruiting new talent
    5.0
    Creative Lead
    Jul 2022
    Singapore5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Interesting Work but Deadline Focused
    The good thingsAs a graphic designer I had the chance on many international brands in the company's porfolio, including the development of in house brands and other creative assets. Salary was decent for the gift and retail industry - in fact, I received a pay raise twice, having led major brand activation projects.
    The challengesDeadlines could be a little challenging for some projects. Colleagues are fun and good natured, but some need to take their work more seriously.
    4.0
    Operations manager
    Jul 2022
    Singapore9 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    Good Overseas Experience, Education Sponsorship
    The good thingsChance to travel overseas for work - so far, Australia Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan and China although cut down during COVID-19 Stable employment - given a straight offer without having to a contract-job route - something I valued since I'm raising a family. Education & training - received partial sponsorship to fulfil my dream of earning a Degree Management is quite professional in how it handles things, yet loyal, approachable and understanding even for personal and family issues.
    The challengesFor business development roles, there is a strong need for accountability - so not for those who are looking to just coast and chill. In that sense, you have to be someone who keeps your eyes on the ball. But not over the top in terms of work load.
    4.0
    E-commerce executive
    Jul 2022
    Singapore5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Fun Projects & Great Colleagues
    The good thingsThe variety of projects I got to worked on was a great stepping stone to learn about e-commerce, brand management, and business development. Acceptable starting salary for fresh grads & decent working hours. Made great friends who started out as colleagues. A few of the older managers even have a 'mother-like' style of taking care of us - which was a nice human touch.
    The challengesInitially, it was a little bit challenging trying to connect with some of the older managers, but this improved over time as the company hired more new managers with a fresh outlook. Once or twice a year, there are crunch times with tight deadlines. However, it is manageble as you work in a team.
    1.0
    Graphic designer
    Jan 2020
    SingaporeLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Good Colleagues, Terrible Management
    The good thingsGood colleagues, we all clicked together very well, but all of us either left or were fired.
    The challengesConstant short deadlines, indecisive deadlines Mental stability must be prepare.
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