Poor leadership within some companies that DXP owns but doesn't seem to manage well - Anonymous employee DXP Enterprises Employee Review

2.0
Aug 1, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexible hours. Nice environment at my location.

Cons

Promotions seems to go to those whom kiss butt and take credit for work a team did or others did. Raises and bonuses are scarce to all except the above. And for some reason it is not what you know but who you know and how you look. No real incentive for employees....but plenty for upper management. Tell you they have a bonus program when hiring you but then you never get one. Of course upper management and certain others that kiss butt do receive theirs. I know this sounds like bitterness...but it honestly it is true and it is too bad because we are losing so many good people that I feel the branch I work for is going to fail because the ones promoted after lying about their skills and accomplishments is running people off that actually did that person's work without recognition and incentives. Once so many run off and with as little as the company pays comparatively. They will have very few skilled people left and I assure you those left don't want to do more than they are already doing. And to be lead by a leash instead of appreciation will come to bite them in the rear end.

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5.0
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Pros

I have worked for DXP for 15 years, and it has been a great place to build a career. The company has consistently invested in my training and professional development, allowing me to gain valuable experience and pursue my entrepreneurial spirit. One of the things I appreciate most is the culture. There is a strong sense of constructive accountability, and employees are trusted to take ownership of their responsibilities. Management has always been receptive to ideas and feedback, and I've had opportunities to contribute to improvements within my local branch. DXP strikes a balance that works well for me: it is highly results-driven without being overly bureaucratic. Although it is a large publicly traded company, local branches often maintain a personal, family-business atmosphere. Employees wear many hats, which creates opportunities to learn different aspects of the business and develop a broad skill set.

Cons

DXP has a relatively flat organizational structure, which can make upward career progression more challenging than at larger organizations with multiple management layers. The company is also not as widely recognized as many Fortune 500 companies. Because of this, attracting and retaining top talent often requires additional effort and involvement at the local level.

3.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Great Product and sales training

Cons

No cost of living raise. Management Favoritism

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