Does Univar Solutions pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Univar Solutions employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Univar Solutions. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Univar Solutions?

50% of Univar Solutions employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Univar Solutions 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Univar Solutions?

Account Manager (73) , Customer Service Representative (46) , Supply Planner (29) , Manager (26) , Material Handler (24) , Sales (23) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (11) , Sales Account Manager (11) , Buyer (10)

What are the pros of working at Univar Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and some nice co" ((in 140 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 119 reviews)); "Decent and decent pay." ((in 82 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 44 reviews)); "Salaries are good for the industry." ((in 28 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Univar Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 105 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 43 reviews)); "Managers don't even give you a chance." ((in 30 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 20 reviews)); "The company does not care about their employees’ wellness and satisfaction; the company only cares about its bottom line." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Univar Solutions layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Univar Solutions layoffs and their outlook for job security at Univar Solutions in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Univar Solutions locations?

Dublin , Chicago , Redmond , Houston , Downers Grove , Phoenix , Los Angeles , The Woodlands , Columbus , Dallas , Bedford Park , Morrisville , Atlanta , Strongsville , Twinsburg , San Jose , Norcross , Commerce , Denver , Kent , Birmingham , Salt Lake City , Conroe , New York , Waxahachie , Odessa , Seattle , Providence , Pittsburgh , Tampa

Univar Solutions reviews

3.2

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,244 total reviews)

David Jukes

49% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,244 reviews)

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Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,244 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Univar Solutions employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Sep 16, 2018

Lack of opportunity to grow/Managers don't care

Quality department

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Entry level pay is ok

Cons

My manager tended to leave me out of conversations when I was the one who brought up a concern, leaving my concern unanswered and when I follow up I would get looked negatively.

Univar Solutions Response

7y

It's disappointing to hear about your concerns with your manager. Univar consistently invests into training our leaders through both internal and external workshops and development courses. It sounds like your experience fell short with your particular leader. We will share your feedback with the organizational development team.

2.0

Sep 12, 2018

Sales Account Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company has good values, and is trying to incorporate a more unified and profitable workforce within. They offer good benefits, 401k and stock buy ins

Cons

Inside Sales is a newer concept at Univar and consequently under developed. Sadly, it doesn't seem to be embracing the true values of Univar. Inside Management is more focussed on proving they can spit out numbers in an effort to impress upper management of the capabilities of inside sales, than to actually developing, supporting, and appreciating the talent hired. They continue to suffocate already seasoned sellers with the demand to record their entire conversations with customers in computer notes and then to also painfully outline their step by step selling ideas and process to close on every single account. In addition inside sales has recently taken a sharp turn towards dog eat dog type of selling, to the point that sellers are strictly advised to STOP performing any customer service related duties and only focus on calls and numbers.

Univar Solutions Response

7y

We take great pride in our sales organization and the value they bring to our suppliers and customers. We appreciate your passion for Inside Sales and thank you for recognizing us for our Company Values. Great teams need to be able to communicate with each other and we encourage you to talk with your manager or HR Partner with your observations. We are continuously improving and building Univar and need your help to improve any growing pains along the way. Thanks for all you do.

2.0

Mar 21, 2018

dissatisfied employee

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits are really good.

Cons

management is awful. The culture of Univar is toxic

Univar Solutions Response

8y

Thank you for your hard work and dedication. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Although we are unable to comment on your specific experience, we value our colleagues and understand that our team members are the key to our success. Univar is proud to have an open door policy, so please feel free to discuss any work related issues with your manager.

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