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Samsung Electronics

Mx Commercial Retail Review

at Samsung Electronics

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail Manager

Surrey

Review Submitted: June 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
As a Commercial Retail Intern at Samsung Electronics, my role involves supporting the retail team in driving brand performance and optimizing in-store experiences across various retail channels. On a day-to-day basis, I assist in the coordination and execution of retail marketing strategies, monitor in-store displays and promotional activities, and gather insights on competitor activity and customer behavior.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a meaningful level of responsibility during my internship at Samsung Electronics, which helped me develop both professionally and personally. While I was supported by my manager and team, I was trusted to handle key tasks that contributed directly to retail operations and campaign execution.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Retail and Consumer Insight Analysis:
I’ve learned how to gather and interpret retail performance data, consumer behavior trends, and competitor activity to help inform strategic decisions and improve the in-store experience.
Project Coordination:
Working on multiple retail campaigns and product launches has strengthened my ability to manage timelines, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure smooth execution across various retail touchpoints.
Communication and Stakeholder Management:
I’ve developed strong communication skills by liaising with internal teams, external agencies, and retail partners to maintain alignment and support on retail strategies and initiatives.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received all the support I needed for my placement. My manager always took time to give me feedback and support me
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Company culture is very fast paced however, this helps you to be resilient and have great agility for your future career.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed being exposed to many diverse employees at Samsung. Samsung offers great opportunities to grow and develop your skills especially as a placement student
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Samsung Electronics
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Samsung Electronics to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Samsung Electronics
When applying, focus on examples that show your teamwork, communication, and analytical skills, even if they’re from university projects, part-time jobs, or extracurriculars. A lot of the role involves collaborating with different teams and thinking critically, so they’ll be looking for someone who can adapt quickly and bring energy to the role.
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