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MSC Industrial Direct

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The most negative employer I have ever experienced. - Account Executive MSC Industrial Direct Employee Review

2.0
May 2, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

MSC has a wide variety of products and solutions to offer.

Cons

Management is VERY negative and seems to believe that all sales territories are the same and should, therefore, be judged the same. Non-metalworking experience is undervalued. MSC will keep associates that have a metalworking background at all costs (no matter what the violation is). Sales growth is expected to be at 30% or greater each year despite the economical situation. Upper management does not fail to give themselves annual raises. Those of us lower on the food chain are told that the poor economy prevents us from being given raises.

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5.0
Jul 14, 2026
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Pros

Inclusion, flexibility, opportunity for advancement, variety of positions, benefits, locations, pay

Cons

Too little public presence, disconnect between corporate, sales/customer care, and warehouses.

3.0
Jul 16, 2026
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Pros

Salary is good, office is nice

Cons

MSC has a new CEO and several external executive leaders who have joined the organization with a clear vision to transform the business. The people are genuinely good and committed, but many of the company’s systems, distribution processes, and technology are significantly outdated. The company recognizes the need for transformation, which is why it has brought in experienced external leadership. However, there appears to be a gap between the transformation vision and the level of investment required to execute it. Large-scale initiatives often face resource and funding constraints, making it difficult to move at the pace needed

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