Horrifying Roller Coaster of Ethical Business Practices - Sales Account Manager Univar Solutions Employee Review

1.0
16 Oct 2017
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Pros

Salary paychecks don't bounce. Mutual misery of fellow sales people builds fun sense of cynical camaraderie.

Cons

Company constantly and consistently micromanages sales people into oblivion. Daily phone calls from sales managers asking, "What are you doing? Who are you seeing today? How many more calls are you making today? Can you get them to buy at 3x the market value? Have you tried to sell the customer on the 'value' we bring to the table?" Company has generated weekly spreadsheet with 'target' customers where price must be increased to bolster profit. New responsibilities for employees are added weekly as peers leave company for regional competitors. Company is completely focused on profit, and neglects business relationships with customers that have been established for 20+ years. 35%+ turnover in entire company's sales staff in between June 2016 and June 2017.

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5.0
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Cons

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2.0
26 Mar 2026
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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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