Enjoyed the work, hated the management. - Account Manager Brenntag Employee Review

2.0
Jan 27, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay and benefits. Enjoyed growing the business and territory. Very interesting and educational work when it comes to learning from customers. Great locations for yearly sales meetings.

Cons

Zero training. Not a single person within the company could explain the bonus structure. Total ripoff!! Unless you work in or around the central offices, you are treated like a step child. This company condones sexual harassment and retaliation against employees.

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Cons

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Pros

Flexible/hybrid work options depending on the team. Some strong colleagues and supportive direct managers.

Cons

-Leadership decisions lack clear rationale: Many strategic and operational decisions feel disconnected from on-the-ground realities. Initiatives are frequently rolled out without proper planning or follow-through, creating confusion and rework. -Top-down culture with limited transparency: Communication around major decisions is often vague or inconsistent, leaving employees unclear on priorities and direction. -Internal politics over performance: Advancement and influence can depend more on alignment with leadership than on results or impact. This slows execution and discourages initiative. -Inconsistent recognition and growth opportunities: Performance management can feel constrained, with limited differentiation for top performers. Career progression is unclear and often slow. -Cost-driven decisions at the expense of people: Many choices appear focused on short-term financial outcomes rather than long-term employee development or operational effectiveness. Lack of cohesive strategy: Teams operate in silos with shifting priorities, making it difficult to execute effectively or build momentum.

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