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Zep is more than just another cleaning company. We are a passionate group who have been perfecting cleaning formulas for over 80 years with one purpose: Make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. Zep products are all formulated with a dedicated R&D team who knows the science of cleaning everything safely and effectively, from a small stain on a carpet to some of the toughest messes on Earth. At Zep, we care about cleaning because that is all we do. Upgrade your clean and experience the Zep difference! read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
46
TOTAL
RATINGS
600
Updated on: December 24, 2025

ZEP, Inc. Company Culture

ZEP, Inc. Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.8/5
ZEP, Inc. Overall Culture is rated D+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Gender
B
Professional Development
C+
Office Culture
C
eNPS
C
Retention
C-

ZEP, Inc. CEO

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
ZEP, Inc. CEO
59 /100
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Diversity at ZEP, Inc.

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-

Diverse employees at ZEP, Inc. have rated Manager, CEO Rating, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

Women at ZEP, Inc.

Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Women at ZEP, Inc. have rated Manager, Environment, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored

ZEP, Inc. eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-18

ZEP, Inc. employees are -18% more likely to recommend ZEP, Inc. as a great place to work

37%Promoters
8%Passives
55%Detractors

Working at ZEP, Inc.

Working at ZEP, Inc. is rated below average by 46 employees, across various culture dimensions. ZEP, Inc. employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Executive Team and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting ZEP, Inc.’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Atlanta. See below in detail how working at ZEP, Inc. was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at ZEP, Inc.

D+

Overall Company Culture at ZEP, Inc. is rated D+

Last updated a month ago

Bottom
25%

ZEP, Inc. ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 46 Employees

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Marketing
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Marketing84

ZEP, Inc. Employee Reviews

Out of 64 ZEP, Inc. employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping ZEP, Inc. improve their work culture.

69%
31%
Positive Reviews69%
Constructive Feedback31%

Positive Reviews From ZEP, Inc. Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Variable Compensation Plan Program Schedule
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Fairness and Development of new products
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Quick and easy but all you need to do is state your experience.
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Constructive Feedback From ZEP, Inc. Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I feel undervalued because my hard work and extra responsibilities aren’t reflected in my pay or recognition. Fair compensation, clear communication, and acknowledgment of effort would make me feel more appreciated and motivated to continue performing at a high leve
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    If the lady in the office doing payroll was fired for pocketed 100-200$ each paycheck and stealing bonuses
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    If the payroll lady in the office was better at counting and not pocketing the workers paychecks
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ZEP, Inc. Company Information

ZEP, Inc. Company Overview

Zep is more than just another cleaning company. We are a passionate group who have been perfecting cleaning formulas for over 80 years with one purpose: Make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. Zep products are all formulated with a dedicated R&D team who knows the science of cleaning everything safely and effectively, from a small stain on a carpet to some of the toughest messes on Earth. At Zep, we care about cleaning because that is all we do. Upgrade your clean and experience the Zep difference!

ZEP, Inc. Mission, Vision & Values

ZEP, Inc. Mission & Values

Making the Planet Cleaner, Safer, and More Productive

ZEP, Inc. Mission, Vision & Values
Headquarter3330 Cumberland Blvd. Suite 700
Atlanta, GA 30339
United States of America
Websitewww.zep.com
Founding Date1937
Tel7704578233
Company StatusPrivate
Jobszep.com/pages/careers
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ZEP, Inc. Employees

ZEP, Inc. has 1500 employees. 46 employees at ZEP, Inc. have reviewed ZEP, Inc. across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.

Overall, the 46 ZEP, Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at ZEP, Inc. are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at ZEP, Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at ZEP, Inc. are not very pleased with their team. 46 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at ZEP, Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at ZEP, Inc. believe the environment at ZEP, Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at ZEP, Inc. is extremely fast. About 33% of the employees at ZEP, Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 21% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at ZEP, Inc. are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
ZEP, Inc. employees generally work 9.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at ZEP, Inc. report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
62% of ZEP, Inc. employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
ZEP, Inc. employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
80% of ZEP, Inc. employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
ZEP, Inc. employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
54% of ZEP, Inc. employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining ZEP, Inc. - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining ZEP, Inc. is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. ZEP, Inc. employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

ZEP, Inc. Employee Onboarding

ZEP, Inc. KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of ZEP, Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 ZEP, Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes80%
No20%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
ZEP, Inc. KPIs & OKRs

ZEP, Inc. CEO & Leadership

ZEP, Inc. CEO

ZEP, Inc. CEO
59 /100

is generally unpopular with ZEP, Inc. employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by Male employees and Caucasian employees. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.

ZEP, Inc. Leadership

The ZEP, Inc. Executive Team is rated a “D”

  • Dan Hudson Senior Vice President of Sales

    Dan Hudson serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales of Zep Inc.. Dan started at Zep Inc. in September of 2011. Dan... read more

  • Brad Peterson Vice President, Finance

    Brad Peterson serves as the Vice President, Finance of ZEP, Inc..

  • Patty Weldon Vice President Information Technology

    Patty Weldon serves as the Vice President Information Technology of ZEP, Inc..

  • Chris Jones Vice President of Sales

    Chris Jones serves as the Vice President of Sales of Zep Inc.. Chris started at Zep Inc. in February of 2018. Chris... read more

  • Richard Purgeson Vice President Corporate Sales

    Richard Purgeson serves as the Vice President Corporate Sales of Zep Inc.. Richard started at Zep Inc. in January of... read more

  • Rob Novo Chief Administrative Officer

    Rob Novo serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of Zep Inc.. Rob started at Zep Inc. in June of 2015. Rob currently... read more

  • Michael Ware Executive Vice President and Chief Value Chain Officer

    Michael Ware serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Value Chain Officer of Zep Inc.. Michael started at Zep... read more

  • Jeff Jones Regional Vice President - NW

    Jeff Jones serves as the Regional Vice President - NW of Zep Inc.. Jeff started at Zep Inc. in December of 2016. Jeff... read more

  • Kent Dowding Regional Vice President of Sales - Zep Food Division

    Kent Dowding serves as the Regional Vice President of Sales - Zep Food Division of Zep Inc.. Kent started at Zep Inc. in... read more

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ZEP, Inc. Salaries

How much does ZEP, Inc. pay?

How much do people at ZEP, Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at ZEP, Inc. is $108,249, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,737, or $54 per hour.

At ZEP, Inc., the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $183,938 annually and the lowest is a Desktop Support at $45,846 annually. Average ZEP, Inc. salaries by department include: Customer Support at $58,348, Legal at $177,693, Communications at $159,896, and Admin at $55,724. Half of ZEP, Inc. salaries are above $112,737.

25 employees at ZEP, Inc. rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 80 ratings) while 25 employees at ZEP, Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$66k
$66k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$88k
$88k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$112k
$112k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$160k
$160k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$225k
$225k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$256k
$256k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$285k
$285k100th Percentile
$108,249*
Average Compensation
$112,737*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

ZEP, Inc. Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at ZEP, Inc.

Diverse employees at ZEP, Inc. score the company 50/100 across various culture categories, placing ZEP, Inc. in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at ZEP, Inc. across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 96/100
Department - Marketing
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100
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ZEP, Inc. Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space
Explore ZEP, Inc. Perks and Benefits

ZEP, Inc. PTO

ZEP, Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is ZEP, Inc. 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. ZEP, Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy33%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution67%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo33%
$1500 - $2500/mo34%
$1000 -$1500/mo33%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
ZEP, Inc. PTO Policy

ZEP, Inc. Careers

ZEP, Inc. Jobs

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Overview of Candidates Interested in ZEP, Inc. on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
40%
Sales
20%
Operations
10%
Admin
10%
Design
10%
Other
10%

Candidates By Location

Atlanta
60%
Clarkston
10%
Alpharetta
10%
Other
20%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding ZEP, Inc.

What is ZEP, Inc. address?

ZEP, Inc. location is at 3330 Cumberland Blvd. Suite 700

What is ZEP, Inc. eNPS?

The eNPS for ZEP, Inc. is -18

What is the salary for Marketing Manager in ZEP, Inc.?

Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 96k

What are the salaries in the Communications in ZEP, Inc.?

The average salaries for Communications in ZEP, Inc. is 160k

How many employees work in ZEP, Inc.?

ZEP, Inc. has 1500 employees

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