Berlin Packaging Reviews

3.3

45% would recommend to a friend

(197 total reviews)

William J. (Bill) Hayes

77% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Berlin Packaging has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 197 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Berlin Packaging employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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197 reviews
2.0
27 Jun 2023

Room for cultural improvement - High Staff Turnover

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Interesting work, ability to travel, rural office location & level or responsibility given is good for personal development.

Cons

Poor salary until you hit middle management level, at this point the jump is 15k which means this is normally used as a excuse as to why you are not qualified to apply for a promotion due to the salary gap. Staff turnover is super super high, I would estimate this as being roughly 15-20% per year, in an increasing fashion. No PDP's or succession planning in place, they would rather bring in less qualified individuals using external recruitment than progressing internal resources. Responsibility; one of my pros is also a con. Yes you are given workload that your manager, or manager who left was doing, however you are not rewarded or acknowledged for this, the work is just pilled up to fuel cost cutting. The saddest thing is however the HR team for almost 200+ people is only 1.5 people which reflects their attitude towards people and culture. It's sad as this is the place one could spend their life working out, however the opportunities just aren't there.

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Berlin Packaging Response
2y
We are grateful for positive and constructive feedback. Berlin benchmarks all salaries internally and with the external market to ensure fair and competitive pay. We provide professional development, engage in succession planning, and complete annual performance appraisals. We strive to provide exceptional service to our staff in the UK and South Africa, yet we are always looking for opportunities to improve.
3.0
11 Apr 2023

Could be better in UK

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Free 1 x cup coffee Perkbox

Cons

No salary structure Poor bonus scheme Clock watchers High staff turnover

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Berlin Packaging Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Berlin Packaging does have a competitive framework for salaries and bonus plans for eligible employees. We believe that strong talent and leadership paired with our Anything is Possible culture are critical to the continued success of our company. We truly value and appreciate the efforts of our team members. Please contact your manager or HR Business Partner with suggestions on how we can continue to improve.
1.0
1 Aug 2025

Glad to be away

Recommend
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Pros

Some great staff, decent coffee

Cons

Terrible sales leadership Stressful and bottom line rather than client driven bonus structure constantly changing to the detriment of the staff

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Berlin Packaging Response
10mo
We’re pleased to hear that you found your colleagues to be great, and that you enjoyed the coffee from Anna's cafe – it’s the small things that make a difference day to day! We always encourage open and honest feedback throughout employment, whether through our monthly BDM 1-2-1s, Quarterly Sales Meetings, Annual Reviews, our e-NPS survey, or at the exit interview stage. These touchpoints are designed to give every team member a voice and play a key role in how we drive continuous improvement across the business, by listening to our people, acting on their insights, and striving to create a better environment for everyone. We are extremely proud of the ongoing investment we've made in our people—especially our BDMs—through tailored sales training and professional development. Over the past five years, we’ve introduced a range of structured learning programs designed to equip our team with the skills, confidence, and tools they need to succeed. This commitment reflects our belief that investing in our people is the best way to deliver long-term value for both our clients and our business. To clarify, there is no bonus structure for BDMs. Instead, we operate a commission scheme, which is specifically designed to reward strong, consistent performance and align incentives with business outcomes. While we acknowledge that sales roles can be demanding, we remain committed to fostering a culture that supports both performance and personal development. Feedback such as yours helps us to continually evolve and improve, so thank you again for sharing your experience.
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