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      Sonepar USA

      Engaged Employer

      Sonepar USA reviews

      3.7

      64% would recommend to a friend

      (180 total reviews)
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      Rob Taylor

      83% approve of CEO

      73% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.6

      Senior management

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Career opportunities

      Sonepar USA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 180 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sonepar USA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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      Reviews by job title

      180 reviews
      3.0
      May 19, 2016

      Cash Application

      Cash applications specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Company culture Socially responsible company Good vacation time

      Cons

      No career ladder No bonuses Low pay raises

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      Sonepar USA Response
      9y
      Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear you are happy with the corporate culture and have seen our efforts in philanthropic initiatives. Due to the decline in the oil and gas industry in 2016, we did not offer merit increases to select business units, but we did pay out bonuses to bonus eligible associates based on company and personal performance. Recently, we put forth merit increases to all Sonepar Management Group associates. We continually communicate internal job opportunities on our job posting board, Career Connections, and offer training in many areas for associates to expand their skillset. If you would like to discuss your opportunities for growth within the company, we encourage you to reach out to your manager or your HR leader, Shawna Pierro.
      5.0
      Apr 22, 2016

      The People Make the Job

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I've heard it said, "the people make the job." This could not be more true, and the people are the reason I love working at Sonepar USA. I work in an environment where my colleagues truly believe in their company and care about the work they do. I get excellent support from my manager, which helps me do my job very effectively. I'm constantly getting to do new things, so I rarely get bored. The company itself is growing and growing and growing. And best of all, I get to live in the best city on earth, Charleston, SC. + People + Culture & values + Great support from management + Exciting projects and opportunities + Company is constantly growing + Charleston, SC

      Cons

      The only negative I can think of is that certain roles may not have any room for a promotion. Although the company is growing, I can where some positions may not have much career development potential beyond a certain point. However, this is true at many companies.

      3.0
      Mar 16, 2016

      Great People but Limited opportunity for advancement

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      * Senior leaders are approachable and personable, they really care about their employees * No corporate politics which is refreshing * Work life balance * Leadership does not micro-manage

      Cons

      * Very limited advancement opportunity unless you are Senior Leadership * Lack of training and development * Company is slow to make decisions and slow to market ] * Some leaders want to be involved in to many aspects of the decisions instead of relying on their SME's.

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      Sonepar USA Response
      10y
      Thank you for your review. We appreciate the comments on your experience with our Sr. Leaders, that is the culture that we strive for. It is unfortunate that you were not able to see the career path in your area. We have a talent planning process that encourages functional leaders to discuss career aspirations/opportunities with their associates on an annual basis. We also post job openings and encourage people to apply internally. At Sonepar USA, we encourage associates of all levels to acquire and apply new knowledge to their careers. We have developed a variety of programs to help our associates develop professionally. Training EDU is our eLearning system that provides associates with 24/7 access to up-to-date content that can assist in their career development. We also offer several instructor led development programs for managers and associates. These are our Sales and Operations development program, Leadership from the Inside Out, and the Sonepar Junior Committee. Additionally, all of our associates are encouraged to discuss their professional goals with their managers so they can work together to develop a career path within Sonepar or one of our operating companies. We typically conduct exit interviews when associates leave our organization, in order to recognize trends and opportunities to improve. I encourage you to reach out to our Senior Vice President of HR, Janine McManus, if you have any additional questions or concerns.
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