Rewarding if you are self motivated and a people person. - Customer Service Representative Univar Solutions Employee Review

3.0
May 27, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Busy environment lots to do. No need to clock watch. Job becomes repetitive and very easy once you have the routine down. Sense of accomplishment when duties are completed.

Cons

Management is always implementing changes and structures, No consistency and very frustrating. Not enough time to do inventory monthly and handle customer needs. Mistakes made out of human error and lack of help or proper structure in place are unforgivable and finger pointing happens. CSR always gets the blame for demanding, bad communicating salesmen. Salesmen will whine to manager about benign things and are blown out of proportion. Needs to be more teamwork and less blame and morale will be better.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Mar 26, 2026
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Pros

Exposure to large, high-value accounts and complex operational challenges. The role builds resilience quickly and provides strong experience in account management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. There is a high level of ownership in day-to-day responsibilities, which can accelerate skill development for those who are self-driven.

Cons

Since the acquisition by Apollo, the work environment has noticeably declined. While new processes were introduced, leadership often did not take the time to fully understand or follow them, creating confusion and inconsistency across teams. Employees who raised questions or tried to improve processes were not always received positively, which discouraged feedback and innovation. There is also a lack of alignment between departments, leading to inefficiencies, miscommunication, and added pressure on employees managing critical accounts. Workloads are frequently excessive without adequate support, contributing to burnout and turnover. Compensation does not consistently reflect the level of responsibility and workload expected, which further impacts morale and retention. Overall, the organization feels reactive rather than structured, and direction has become increasingly unclear.

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