Continues to go in the wrong direction - Sales Manager Univar Solutions Employee Review

1.0
Sep 5, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of oppertunity to learn. Meet many hard working people.

Cons

Company used to be a place that honestly cared about it's customers and employees. Now it's all about metrics. No thought is given to how actions will impact 6 months from now, only if it looks good on a chart today. Experienced knowledgeable hard working people continue to walk out the door every day as they just can't take it any longer. Many, many more would be following them out if not bound by a very restrictive non compete contact. Every department is extremely thin. Upper management talks as if you have so many resources but nothing could be further from the truth, you are often left to do everything yourself it you want it to get done. Conflicting goals across departments. Influx of new people that think they a here to save the day and proceed to repeat the same things that didn't work last year.

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5.0
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Pros

Great pay. Home nights. You get out what you put in.

Cons

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2.0
Mar 26, 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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