Learn alot about the industrial world and meet alot of contacts
Cons
Management and outside sales guys are only worried about their commission, will openly lie to customers to get them to buy products. The president Mike Flannery openly talked about screwing people over in front of my wife at a company function.
IBT Response
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We regret to hear of your negative experience. We pride ourselves in being a customer-focused company, where we strive to meet customer needs with our "can-do" mentality. We would like to hear more about your experience so we can address any concerns or misunderstandings, and encourage you to contact your HR Department.
Not many that I can think of. It's a medium size company that provides lots of opportunities to try new things.
2.0
Apr 17, 2025
Anonymous employee
Former employee
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Business Outlook
Pros
Solid regional industrial distributor with long-term connections that continue to serve them well. The company culture is deep and well-established— if you align with it, you'll likely find security and longevity.
Benefits are competitive for the industry. The Clouds are good people, and the business is admirably built. It's a solidly run operation with potential for continued influence and growth.
Cons
The culture is baked in and unlikely to change, even if it no longer serves the broader team. Company values are admirable in theory but not always carried out consistently.
Decision-making can feel reactive and overly influenced by individual personalities, with little recourse for differing perspectives. As a result, even exceptional performance may not carry as much weight as proximity to leadership and influence.
There appears to be a growing pattern across departments where previously acceptable behavior is suddenly flagged, and employees are quietly removed without transparency or discussion.
Respect for frontline employees — particularly in warehouses/branches— can be lacking, despite their critical role in keeping the business running.
According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, IBT employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at IBT. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
62% of IBT employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated IBT 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.