Customer service & inside sales representative - Anonymous employee Univar Solutions Employee Review

2.0
23 Jun 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pay was above average, and benefits were nice. The people I worked with were some of the best, and still keep in contact to this day. You work with so many different companies from the food industry to the cosmetic industry that it's a great resume builder.

Cons

MANAGEMENT! This place is definitely a flows down hill kind of place, and the management is definitely the biggest fault in not seeing things executed properly. People were leaving left & right for not being treated fairly, then bribing people who stayed & lacked skills the management positions, which just grew into a bigger mess. Their policy is "freedom to sell" which concept is great except it really was taken advantage of by the sales team & responsibilities pushed on the wrong people. Sales is held up so high that they forget the other departments & things don't run properly when all wheels aren't well oiled.

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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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