Frustrating - Anonymous employee Univar Solutions Employee Review

3.0
Sep 10, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

They really do have some talented people working for them. They have the resources to be great....but.... Industry position and leverage available.

Cons

The talented people are not empowered to make decisions to fully and completely move a transaction to completion. "I'm not authorized to do that" is a common phrase. This causes customer service related issues as the customer suffers waiting for Univar to figure out how to pull their head out and complete simple transactions. New sales bonus program designed to incentivize sales people to have to stay a full year to get their whole bonus. Meanwhile lack of products available for delivery is causing customers to seek other options to get their products making the ability to actually achieve sales goals and achieve bonus a very difficult proposition. Internal frustration and morale are horrible.

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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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