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Sensient Technologies

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Wouldn't recommend to my biggest enemy! - Sales Sensient Technologies Employee Review

2.0
Jul 30, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting industry; some people are great to work with

Cons

Zero flexibility; not understanding of working parents; revenue and sales focused to the point where everyone is replaceable/you will never feel safe; high pressure and stress; zero positive reinforcement - close a big project and no good job, just want to know when you are going to close the next one; head count is too high - lab employees don't have enough projects or work to fill their day; very tense between technical/sales - lab will refuse to help some people if they don't like them; a lot of gossip, rumors, and drama around the building - makes it feel like high school; no accountability to other positions outside of sales; focus on promoting within - which is great - except they promote people who are under-qualified and have just sucked up to upper management; management never moves problems up the chain, so upper management/Paul Manning never really knows what is going wrong It has been life changing to leave Sensient. I wouldn't wish this place on my biggest enemy!

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Sensient Technologies Response
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At Sensient, we strive to provide our employees the opportunity to thrive and succeed in a professional, dynamic, global business. Given this commitment, we take your comments seriously. I would welcome the opportunity to speak to you to better understand your concerns. I invite you to contact me directly. Amy Schmidt Jones, Vice President, Human Resources (+1 414-271-6755).

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Pros

There is a strong in-office culture with great people who are eager to help one another succeed. Business continues to boom with new developments and provides opportunities across a wide variety of roles for internal promotions. As a leader in the industry, it is easy to stand behind the products made at Sensient and allows for great confidence in what we create.

Cons

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5.0
Jan 2, 2026
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Pros

Customer-focused, results-oriented, high integrity organization that produces and sells exciting products in global markets. Sensient may not be a household name, but its products are probably in your home, as part of your favorite food and personal care products. This is a company that values and rewards individuals who work hard and help grow the business. A strong focus on coaching and development ensures motivated employees have a path to career growth and fulfillment.

Cons

This is a con only depending on what you are looking for: You can't hide here. This is not the organization for you if you prefer to work M/F from home (Company has always been 5 days in office), or you want a casual work environment. However, if you like a challenge, you have high goals for yourself, and you thrive on showing up, doing your best work, and getting rewarded for your results, you will love it at Sensient.

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