Is Breakthru Beverage Group a good company to work for?

Breakthru Beverage Group has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 1,120 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months. 44% of employees would recommend working at Breakthru Beverage Group to a friend and 27% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Breakthru Beverage Group have been left by employees working as Business Manager , Director and Manager .

Does Breakthru Beverage Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Breakthru Beverage Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Breakthru Beverage Group. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Breakthru Beverage Group?

44% of Breakthru Beverage Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Breakthru Beverage Group 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Breakthru Beverage Group?

Sales Representative (201) , Merchandiser (44) , Field Sales Manager (42) , Sales Associate (35) , Sales Consultant (27) , On-Premise Sales Representative (20) , Sales (19) , Sales Manager (17) , Territory Manager (17) , Business Manager (12) , Manager (12) , Director (10) , Account Development Specialist (9) , Account Development Specialist - ADS (9) , Inside Sales Representative (9)

What are the pros of working at Breakthru Beverage Group according to real employee reviews?

"They provide great benefits to associates" ((in 82 reviews)); "Great people and incredibly fun industry." ((in 74 reviews)); "The pay is good for the role" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great culture and room to grow." ((in 35 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 29 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Breakthru Beverage Group according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and busy during holidays" ((in 23 reviews)); "Poor upper management Poor work" ((in 22 reviews)); "Low salary and payout delay" ((in 20 reviews)); "Too many managers drink the Kool Aid and don't take a realistic approach to what's actually occurring in the marketplace" ((in 19 reviews)); "Poor communication" ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Breakthru Beverage Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Breakthru Beverage Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at Breakthru Beverage Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Breakthru Beverage Group locations?

Denver , Chicago , Cicero , Phoenix , Baltimore , Tampa , Miami , Saint Louis , Las Vegas , Middle River , Jacksonville , Orlando , Miramar , Washington , Minneapolis , Philadelphia , Saint Paul , Columbia , Virginia Beach , Linthicum , Milwaukee , Los Angeles , North Wales , Fort Lauderdale , Richmond , New York , Charleston , Kansas City , San Francisco , Linthicum Heights

Breakthru Beverage Group reviews

3.1

44% would recommend to a friend

(1,095 total reviews)

Tom Bené

49% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,095 reviews)

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Breakthru Beverage Group has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,095 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Breakthru Beverage Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Jan 26, 2025

Company Going through Changes

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are quality people that like to teach

Cons

Promotional opportunities can be roadblocked by established circles

Breakthru Beverage Group Response

1y

Thank you for your review, we love hearing from our associates. We're glad to hear you feel supported in terms of development/teaching by management. We would love to continue this conversation to see how we can address the information listed in 'Cons' and 'Advice to Management'. Always feel free to utilize our Open Door Policy, we are here to speak with and support you. Or you can reach out to us via email at feedback@breakthrubev.com. Thank you for all you do!

1.0

Jan 23, 2025

Impossible work culture

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Access to alcohol at low costs, ability to earn more through incentives

Cons

Unrealistic goals, politically played employee status, unreasonable goal expectations, working outside of work/business hours, no commitment to off work balance, warehouse nightmares never solved, always an excuse but more work commitment from employees LOTS OF TURNOVER

Breakthru Beverage Group Response

1y

Thank you for your review, we sincerely appreciate your feedback. It is unfortunate to hear that your time with BBG has not been positive. We take your thoughts and suggestions very seriously, and are always looking to improve and move forward in the best way possible as a company. We would really love to continue this conversation in regards to your input in 'Advice to Management'. We strongly consider reaching out to us via email at feedback@breakthrubev.com, or you can always feel free to address concerns using our Open Door Policy. We strive to be the place where everyone wants to work, and are committed to fostering an environment where that is a reality. We hope to hear from you again soon to collaborate on working towards that common goal. Thank you for your hard work.

4.0

Jan 20, 2025

Great Company

Beverage specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great support from management and peers.

Cons

Lots of system changes that often require additional backend support before working properly.

Breakthru Beverage Group Response

1y

Thanks for your review! We're thrilled to hear you are enjoying your time with BBG. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a work environment where associates feel supported by management giving them the ability to put out their best work possible. If you wanted to continue the conversation to address any concerns/comments you may have, we would love to hear from you. Consider utilizing our Open Door Policy or reach out to us at feedback@breakthrubev.com. Thank you for your hard work!

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Sales Representative - On Premise

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