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?

50% 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, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Brenntag?

Account Manager (39) , Manager (25) , Sales Representative (19) , Sales (18) , Customer Service Representative (17) , Sales Manager (14) , Estagiário (13) , Analyst (10) , Product Manager (9) , Truck Driver (9) , Chemical Operator (8) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (8) , 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 65 reviews)); "People are great and caring." ((in 43 reviews)); "Pay is good for the industry" ((in 38 reviews)); "Nice environment and colleagues." ((in 25 reviews)); "Good Work Life Balance in comparison to other job families" ((in 17 reviews))

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

"Employees are continually left out in the cold because upper management does not assist their efforts." ((in 14 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other MNC" ((in 14 reviews)); "No training program for employees to regularly improve skills/ knowledge" ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor culture" ((in 13 reviews)); "If it was not for my direct manager, I would have left a long time ago." ((in 12 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.

What are the top reviewed Brenntag locations?

Essen , Mülheim , Hamburg , Plochingen , Duisburg

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Brenntag reviews

3.0

50% would recommend to a friend

(678 total reviews)

Christian Kohlpaintner

46% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Brenntag has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 678 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average 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

678 reviews

4.0

Jun 21, 2017

People Focused Organization

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Engaged workforce and opportunities for advancement. Management is receptive to ideas. Many initiatives are being developed and rolled out which benefit all staff.

Cons

None that come to mind.

4.0

Jun 1, 2017

Amazing People - Amazing Vision

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Brenntag has an amazing workforce who are passionate about the vision, mission and values with Brenntag. Every facet of the business has dedicated, passionate people working hard to achieve a collegial, collaborative culture, and to bring the best and most innovative ideas to the table.

Cons

None come to mind. If you are dedicated and bring ideas to the table, there is opportunity.

2.0

May 30, 2017

Great employees-- poor management and weak culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Emphasis and focus on safety

Cons

No room for growth or development Poor management at all levels Poor culture No investment in employees

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