Essendant reviews

2.8

31% would recommend to a friend

(508 total reviews)
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Dave Rickard

22% approve of CEO

15% positive business outlook

Essendant has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 508 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Essendant employee rating is 21% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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508 reviews
4.0
Sep 22, 2025

Local Team

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

We have the best Managers! They encourage you to learn new functions which makes you a valuable team player. They make sure that everyone feels included and valued.

Cons

I have no cons. I was fortunate to work here. I’m sad to see the direction that the company is going.

5.0
Sep 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great family/team atmosphere. Yes, there has been strategic change but it is needed for a stronger future.

Cons

Lots of change. Tough if you dont like change

3.0
Jun 22, 2025

Good place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great autonomy, work life balance & benefits

Cons

Pay, growth opportunities, and outdated technology.

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Essendant Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing you feedback. We are happy to know that you found value in work life balance and benefits here at Essendant. We also appreciate your perspective on compensation, technology investments, and growth opportunities, as these align with our ongoing priorities. Thank you for your contributions to Essendant and we wish you continued success in your career.
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