What used to be great is now mediocre - Former Manager Univar Solutions Employee Review

1.0
9 Jan 2015
Recommend
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Pros

It's a job but that's about it.

Cons

Univar has conducted a very efficient weeding out of all great experienced managers over the past two years only to be replaced by completely inexperienced and overpaid outsiders. Issue is these people want to run Univar in ways that compete with the other inexperienced and overpaid outsiders who are trying to do the same thing. It is like watching a train wreck in slow motion.

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Pros

Great pay. Home nights. You get out what you put in.

Cons

Long hours if you don't like to work.

2.0
26 Mar 2026
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Pros

Exposure to large, high-value accounts and complex operational challenges. The role builds resilience quickly and provides strong experience in account management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. There is a high level of ownership in day-to-day responsibilities, which can accelerate skill development for those who are self-driven.

Cons

Since the acquisition by Apollo, the work environment has noticeably declined. While new processes were introduced, leadership often did not take the time to fully understand or follow them, creating confusion and inconsistency across teams. Employees who raised questions or tried to improve processes were not always received positively, which discouraged feedback and innovation. There is also a lack of alignment between departments, leading to inefficiencies, miscommunication, and added pressure on employees managing critical accounts. Workloads are frequently excessive without adequate support, contributing to burnout and turnover. Compensation does not consistently reflect the level of responsibility and workload expected, which further impacts morale and retention. Overall, the organization feels reactive rather than structured, and direction has become increasingly unclear.

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