Does Brenntag pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Brenntag employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Brenntag. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Brenntag?

48% of Brenntag employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Brenntag 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Brenntag?

Account Manager (39) , Manager (25) , Sales Representative (19) , Sales (18) , Customer Service Representative (17) , Sales Manager (14) , Estagiário (13) , Analyst (10) , Product Manager (9) , Truck Driver (9) , Chemical Operator (8) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (8) , Intern (7) , Lab Technician (7) , Vendedor Externo (7)

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

"Good benefits and PTO." ((in 64 reviews)); "People are great and caring." ((in 47 reviews)); "Pay is good for the industry" ((in 35 reviews)); "Nice environment and colleagues." ((in 24 reviews)); "Good Work Life Balance in comparison to other job families" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"No training program for employees to regularly improve skills/ knowledge" ((in 13 reviews)); "Employees are continually left out in the cold because upper management does not assist their efforts." ((in 13 reviews)); "If it was not for my direct manager, I would have left a long time ago." ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor culture" ((in 13 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other MNC" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Brenntag layoffs in 2026?

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

Brenntag reviews

3.0

48% would recommend to a friend

(679 total reviews)

Christian Kohlpaintner

42% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

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Brenntag has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 679 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Brenntag employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Einzel- & Großhandel industry (3.5 stars).

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679 reviews

3.0

May 15, 2024

Company experience

Blending operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Set hours Monday to Friday “days” Job security

Cons

Little to no room for advancement. Low pay compared to other companies. Lack of manpower. Rare allowance of overtime. Inappropriate workplace behaviour not corrected by management.

2.0

May 15, 2024

unstructured

Executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

it has a nice office environment

Cons

very unstructured. no clear direction from management. constant organizational changes.

3.0

May 1, 2024

Job security / Voluntary layoffs

Sales account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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Working at Brenntag Ingredients offers a blend of commendable aspects alongside critical areas for improvement. The company culture is notably strong, fostering a supportive environment that values and encourages employee contributions. Appraisals are fair and transparent, effectively recognizing and rewarding hard work and achievement.

Cons

The culture of voluntary layoffs and the hire-and-fire approach contribute to job insecurity among employees. Additionally, a minority of staff exhibit unfavorable behavior towards their immediate team members, sometimes interfering with personal space. It’s important to note that these negative behaviors are isolated instances, with the majority of employees being supportive and respectful. Addressing these issues will help reinforce a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

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