Do Not Enter! - Business Manager Univar Solutions Employee Review

1.0
4 Oct 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Its so hard to find something good to say. I spent over 15 years at this company, 12 of which were incredible and very rewarding, but then it all went down hill fast. There are still great people there - out in the field - but nobody in mgmt really cares what they think or have to say. "Just be a good soldier and do what I say, or I'll find someone else who will" became the clear message from the executive team.

Cons

almost everything. no voice, no authority, no appreciation, no support, no tools. Lots of criticism and pressure, lots of reports-reports-reports to educate the new management. This was a great company once. I thought I would retire here. What a disappointment. What a shameful thing to do to the thousands of very dedicated employees that made it successful -long before you got here! One day, someone will write a "lessons of what-not-to-do" book about the collapse of this organization.

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2.0
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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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