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We are the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,000 employees worldwide and operates a network of more than 670 sites in 77 countries. In 2020, Brenntag generated sales of around 11.8 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties provide a full-line portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. In the field of sustainability, We pursue specific goals and are committed to sustainable solutions in our own sector and the industries served. Our shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and are included in the MDAX and DAX 50 ESG. read more
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Q&A With Brenntag Employees

Welcome to Brenntag – nice to meet you! We may not know you yet, but we understand that your wishes and demands on your employer and your job are as individual as you are. We would therefore like to invite you to get to know Brenntag and see how your individuality matches our variety. Brenntag is the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution – a company with a long-standing history, founded 1874 in Berlin, Germany. Today headquartered in Essen, Germany, we operate a global network with more than 580 locations in 76 countries and have more than 16,600 employees. With our global market position, we offer our employees a safe and stable working environment.

How employees describe working at Brenntag

Good marketing and customer service

I keep constantly learning in my job, I am so happy with the HR Portal offering all different trainings and classes to different areas

Review from Finance Dept

From day one I felt welcome and valuable. We work hard, but in positive spirit with many laughs. I am part of a strong team of loyal, very professional people. It is a joy to come to work every day!

I would highly recommend others to work for Brenntag in fact I have already suggested to others. This is due to culture, the way they handle people, growth for junior employees, growth opportunities, fair treatment. I can not say this of other companies.

Review from Marketing Dept

Overall the experience has been wonderful. While there are challenges, the team is always working together to make things better and service our customers. It is a great place to work.

Review from Operations Dept
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What it's like to work at Brenntag

  • Brenntag employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
  • Employees at Brenntag report the work pace is comfortably fast
  • 96% of Brenntag employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
  • Brenntag employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
  • 79% of Brenntag employees report they are happy with their work life balance
  • Brenntag employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
  • 87% of Brenntag employees call their work environment positive

Q&A With Brenntag Employees

Aggregated Employee Answer on Comparably

  • Brenntag's Sales team rates their overall benefits a B+ and most of them think the perks are Good. 81% of Brenntag employees in Sales say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Sales also get 20-30 days of paid vacation.

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Aggregated Employee Answer on Comparably

  • Brenntag's HR team rates their overall benefits an A and most of them think the perks are Good. 89% of Brenntag employees in HR say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in HR also get 20-30 days of paid vacation.

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Aggregated Employee Answer on Comparably

  • Brenntag's Marketing team rates their overall benefits an A- and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 93% of Brenntag employees in Marketing say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Marketing also get 20-30 days of paid vacation.

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Aggregated Employee Answer on Comparably

  • Brenntag's Product team rates their overall benefits a C- and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 50% of Brenntag employees in Product say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Product also get 20-30 days of paid vacation.

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51% of Brenntag employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 28% are neutral and 21% would not recommend working at Brenntag to their friends.

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