IBT Reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(46 total reviews)

Jeff Cloud

85% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

IBT has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 46 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IBT employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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46 reviews
2.0
Apr 17, 2025

Strong personalities drive the culture

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Solid regional industrial distributor with long-term connections that continue to serve them well. The company culture is deep and well-established— if you align with it, you'll likely find security and longevity. Benefits are competitive for the industry. The Clouds are good people, and the business is admirably built. It's a solidly run operation with potential for continued influence and growth.

Cons

The culture is baked in and unlikely to change, even if it no longer serves the broader team. Company values are admirable in theory but not always carried out consistently. Decision-making can feel reactive and overly influenced by individual personalities, with little recourse for differing perspectives. As a result, even exceptional performance may not carry as much weight as proximity to leadership and influence. There appears to be a growing pattern across departments where previously acceptable behavior is suddenly flagged, and employees are quietly removed without transparency or discussion. Respect for frontline employees — particularly in warehouses/branches— can be lacking, despite their critical role in keeping the business running.

1.0
Apr 1, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good people in other departments

Cons

Bad management, No training, No guidance

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IBT Response
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Hi, thanks for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear you felt unsupported in your role. We value feedback like yours as it helps us improve our training and management practices. We’re committed to creating a better environment for all team members. Your insights are appreciated. Please reach out to us at hr@ibtinc.com or give us a call so we can discuss further. Thanks!
5.0
Jan 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work-life balance Interesting work Great support

Cons

Not many that I can think of. It's a medium size company that provides lots of opportunities to try new things.

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