Don't even bother interviewing, WORST working environment ever!!!!!!! - Inside Account Representative Univar Solutions Employee Review

1.0
29 Apr 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good base pay, 401k match

Cons

So many I will have to make bullet points: * 2 billion dollar company stops all company wide spending for investors, can't even buy coffee for employees or spend money on work supplies like paper and pens. * Management is a joke. So top heavy. No need for 3 managers to manage a team of 12 people *Favoritism at its finest. One person received a 18k raise in one year from being the bosses favorite, while others in the department received no raises at all. *No training at all, basically you are hired and you need to figure it out on your own *Revolving door, this office is a soul sucker. Management is unhelpful, rude, and condescending. When you ask for help they act like you are stupid for even asking. *One manager sits in his office all day just looking at fishing pictures and does nothing else. *Will do anything they can to not pay you your earned commission. They will tell you, they will pay you out and right before you are supposed to be paid they hold a meeting that they are cutting your earned bonus to only 40% pay out for investors. *Every person in every department is miserable This is just scratching the surface. Don't let the recruiting company lie to you and tell you this is an amazing place to work. It's not. When you walk in it's like a library, no energy at all. Every single day was agony knowing I had to get up to go to work there.

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Pros

Exposure to large, high-value accounts and complex operational challenges. The role builds resilience quickly and provides strong experience in account management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. There is a high level of ownership in day-to-day responsibilities, which can accelerate skill development for those who are self-driven.

Cons

Since the acquisition by Apollo, the work environment has noticeably declined. While new processes were introduced, leadership often did not take the time to fully understand or follow them, creating confusion and inconsistency across teams. Employees who raised questions or tried to improve processes were not always received positively, which discouraged feedback and innovation. There is also a lack of alignment between departments, leading to inefficiencies, miscommunication, and added pressure on employees managing critical accounts. Workloads are frequently excessive without adequate support, contributing to burnout and turnover. Compensation does not consistently reflect the level of responsibility and workload expected, which further impacts morale and retention. Overall, the organization feels reactive rather than structured, and direction has become increasingly unclear.

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