Potential wasted under poor senior leadership culture - Business Manager Brenntag Employee Review

1.0
Nov 11, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Talented people at ground level who genuinely care about customers and deliver despite constant changes. Decent product reputation globally.

Cons

The root problem sits at the top senior and president-level leadership within the Pharma/Nutra line. There is no clear strategy or direction — only reactive decisions driven by ego and personal bias. Instead of guiding and developing people, leadership often uses blame and intimidation. Constructive feedback is dismissed, and employees are spoken to disrespectfully or looked down upon. Effort from the ground team is rarely recognized, while upper levels take credit when things go well and shift blame when issues arise. Morale remains low because people are afraid to speak up, and talented staff eventually leave.

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5.0
Apr 15, 2026
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Pros

Remote work, decent pay, great team

Cons

Not always the best communication among different teams

1.0
Jul 3, 2026
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Pros

My early experience at the company was positive and I was able to build strong tenure there.

Cons

I worked here for several years, but my experience changed significantly toward the end of my tenure. During my notice period, previously approved time off was not honored, and my departure schedule was adjusted in a way that felt inconsistent with prior approvals. Despite preparing coverage and training for my responsibilities, I was later described as leaving my team “high and dry.” There was also a shift toward a more structured, closely managed environment, along with a return-to-office policy that was applied differently across employees. It was a reminder that the end of an employee’s experience often reflects the culture just as much as the beginning.

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