Does Brenntag pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Brenntag employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Brenntag. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Brenntag?

51% of Brenntag employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Brenntag 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Brenntag?

Account Manager (39) , Manager (24) , Sales Representative (19) , Sales (18) , Customer Service Representative (17) , Sales Manager (14) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (10) , Product Manager (9) , Truck Driver (9) , Chemical Operator (8) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (7) , Intern (7) , Lab Technician (7) , Driver (6)

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

"Good benefits and PTO." ((in 60 reviews)); "People are great and caring." ((in 43 reviews)); "Pay is good for the industry" ((in 28 reviews)); "Nice environment and colleagues." ((in 23 reviews)); "Good Work Life Balance in comparison to other job families" ((in 21 reviews))

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

"Excessive politics, bad leadership and lack of organization" ((in 15 reviews)); "No training program for employees to regularly improve skills/ knowledge" ((in 13 reviews)); "Employees are continually left out in the cold because upper management does not assist their efforts." ((in 13 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other MNC" ((in 13 reviews)); "If it was not for my direct manager, I would have left a long time ago." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Brenntag layoffs in 2026?

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

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Brenntag reviews

3.1

51% would recommend to a friend

(675 total reviews)

Christian Kohlpaintner

46% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Brenntag has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 675 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Brenntag employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Einzel- & Großhandel industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

675 reviews

3.0

Oct 21, 2025

Good colleague

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good colleague to work with

Cons

Improvement on benefits and bonus

4.0

Oct 14, 2025

Decent place to start

Qa/qc technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Had control over all processes in the lab, worked alone mostly

Cons

Little room for growth in career.

1.0

Oct 10, 2025

Numbers Don’t Lie — A Missed Opportunity in SSC Setup

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Greenfield Advantage: The SSC is in its formative stage, offering a rare chance for top performers to influence structure, culture, and process design. - Potential for Best-in-Class Practices: With the right leadership and autonomy, there's room to build scalable, efficient, and future-ready service delivery models. - Talent Acquisition Strength: The company has attracted professionals with strong backgrounds, signaling intent to build a high-performing team.

Cons

- Leadership is resistant to change, often defaulting to “no” and citing organizational unreadiness. - Micromanagement is rampant, even among highly experienced hires. - Creativity and autonomy are discouraged; space for innovation is virtually nonexistent. - Toxic managerial behavior is tolerated, with a tendency to deflect accountability and blame victims rather than address root causes. - Productivity is measured by hours clocked, not outcomes delivered. - Attrition is high, especially among Gen Z employees, yet cultural issues are routinely ignored or minimized.

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