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 (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 62 reviews)); "People are great and caring." ((in 46 reviews)); "Pay is good for the industry" ((in 34 reviews)); "Friendly colleagues to work with" ((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?

"Low salary compared to other MNC" ((in 14 reviews)); "Employees are continually left out in the cold because upper management does not assist their efforts." ((in 13 reviews)); "very high stress, manager is a compulsive liar , dispatcher is his minion and lies just as bad trash talks whoever isn't in the room." ((in 13 reviews)); "No training program for employees to regularly improve skills/ knowledge" ((in 12 reviews)); "Poor culture" ((in 11 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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3.1

51% would recommend to a friend

(677 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 677 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

677 reviews

3.0

Jul 31, 2024

Good company, but.....

Regional sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The paycheck was above average

Cons

Constant changing of systems always said to be improvements but they were not

4.0

Jul 23, 2024

Learning Platform

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great learning on hazardous goods

Cons

rather cold in MNC corporate

4.0

Jul 23, 2024

Great People, Embrace Change, Navigate Cultural Challenges

Multiple

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Colleagues: The best aspect of the job was the people I worked with, who were very supportive and hardworking. When I first joined, there was consistent encouragement for creativity and teamwork by leadership, which contributed to a positive and motivating work culture. Adapting to Change: A shift in company strategy required me to adapt to new ways of working and problem-solving, enhancing my ability to lead with curiosity, motivate change, and manage ambiguity.

Cons

Workplace Culture: The workplace environment was often dominated by masculine norms, values, and behaviors, leading to a lack of recognition for female leaders, especially those not in traditional roles. This created a culture where gender biases were prevalent, and female employees frequently had to navigate an environment that did not fully appreciate or value their unique strengths and perspectives.

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