Does Univar Solutions pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Univar Solutions employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Univar Solutions. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Univar Solutions?

50% of Univar Solutions employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Univar Solutions 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Univar Solutions?

Account Manager (73) , Customer Service Representative (46) , Supply Planner (29) , Manager (26) , Material Handler (24) , Sales (23) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (11) , Sales Account Manager (11) , Buyer (10)

What are the pros of working at Univar Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"Good Benefits and great 401K" ((in 145 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 117 reviews)); "Decent and decent pay." ((in 79 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 44 reviews)); "Salaries are good for the industry." ((in 31 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Univar Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 103 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 42 reviews)); "Managers don't even give you a chance." ((in 31 reviews)); "No career advancement or training." ((in 20 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Univar Solutions layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Univar Solutions layoffs and their outlook for job security at Univar Solutions in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Univar Solutions locations?

Montreuil , Genay , Paris , Lyon , Fontenay

Univar Solutions reviews

3.2

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,243 total reviews)

David Jukes

47% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

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Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,243 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Univar Solutions employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Commerce de détail et de gros industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

May 18, 2018

Planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed atmosphere for a corporate setting. pay was competitive and had good benefits.

Cons

Management was a joke, no room for advancement unless part of the click, overworked employees to point of burning them out. Not paid for being on call. Lots of conflicts of interest internally as well as with vendor/carrier relationships.

Univar Solutions Response

8y

We are sorry to hear you didn’t have the best experience working at Univar. Univar strives to provide a positive work environment for its employees, with a recent focus on growing our people to grow our business. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.

2.0

Mar 16, 2018

Specialty sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strength of product line and suppliers

Cons

Directors do not understand the business nor does the Vice Presidents or new CEO. No leadership as it is all about politics and covering their backs.

Univar Solutions Response

8y

Thank you for your hard work and dedication. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Although we are unable to comment on your specific experience, we value our colleagues and understand that our team members are the key to our success. We strive to create an environment where all associates feel they’re respected and that their contributions are valued.

1.0

Mar 13, 2018

Inside Sales

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Base salary and nothing else.

Cons

Unattainable sales goals. Unable to learn much about the industry. Management has no backbone.

Univar Solutions Response

8y

Thanks for your comments. We continue to remain focused on growing our business and aiming our sales goals towards year-over-year profitable growth. We continue to invest in this model which includes no cap on the amount of commissions you can earn. Inside sales plays a critical role to our growth!

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