Stepping out and accepted - Administrative Assistant DXP Enterprises Employee Review

5.0
11 Feb 2023
Recommend
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Pros

I went to work for DXP after working in the grocery business for 30 years. It was completely new to me and my boss and everyone else at this company are amazing. They train you with patience and kindness. Everyone is very helpful, and I picked the right company to finish out my working career.

Cons

The only thing I could think of saying is maybe have the new employee shadow another employee for a week or two to get them established. Give them the time they need to learn how to do their job. Thats how you will retain the employee and also help them grow into another position and maybe take your job when you retire. You want to equip your employees, so they don't get frustrated and want to quit. That is the one thing I have learned over the years in management. I got help here and there but I have had to figure out a lot of things by myself. I'm ok with that but I know a lot of people won't want to do that.

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5.0
23 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I have worked for DXP for 15 years, and it has been a great place to build a career. The company has consistently invested in my training and professional development, allowing me to gain valuable experience and pursue my entrepreneurial spirit. One of the things I appreciate most is the culture. There is a strong sense of constructive accountability, and employees are trusted to take ownership of their responsibilities. Management has always been receptive to ideas and feedback, and I've had opportunities to contribute to improvements within my local branch. DXP strikes a balance that works well for me: it is highly results-driven without being overly bureaucratic. Although it is a large publicly traded company, local branches often maintain a personal, family-business atmosphere. Employees wear many hats, which creates opportunities to learn different aspects of the business and develop a broad skill set.

Cons

DXP has a relatively flat organizational structure, which can make upward career progression more challenging than at larger organizations with multiple management layers. The company is also not as widely recognized as many Fortune 500 companies. Because of this, attracting and retaining top talent often requires additional effort and involvement at the local level.

4.0
1 July 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Straight forward job and decent people

Cons

Lack of cohesive company culture

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