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CQL is a digital commerce agency with a 25+ year history of creating commerce experiences and solutions for inspiring brands and people who love them. CQL’s unparalleled technical expertise and experience design, coupled with industry leading eCommerce platforms, has helped retailers and manufacturers drive record online revenue, build new channels, and envision world-changing ideas. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, our clients include Petsmart, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Wolverine Worldwide, James Avery Artisan Jewelry, Escalade Sports, and more. read more
CQL Company Culture
CQL Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
CQL's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Team
A-Happiness
B+Meetings
B+Retention
BCQL CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Mark Lardieri
70 /100
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Diversity at CQL
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
20
CQL employees are 20% more likely to recommend CQL as a great place to work
| 60% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 40% | Detractors |
Working at CQL
Working at CQL is rated average by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. CQL employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Team, and Happiness categories, putting CQL’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Grand Rapids, MI. See below in detail how working at CQL was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at CQL
B
Overall Company Culture at CQL is rated B
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Top
35%
CQL ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 6 CQL employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From CQL Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?CQL is growing and expanding the client base, as well as deepening relationships with long-term existing clients. I love the ability to continue to encounter new projects and new opportunities and know CQL is growing and profitable.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Focus on employees. Management knows that if they take care of us, we will take good care of our clients and our work. There is weekly updates from the CEO sharing the client work and giving shout-outs from team members to team members, recognizing the successes. Teamwork is encouraged.
- What are some of the best things about your team?We all our busy. Meetings are focused and productive, and have clear agendas. Team members are truly willing to help each other - develop either other, challenge each other, and support each other. I can Slack anyone on the team, and get help. It's really a very collaborative environment.
CQL Company Information
CQL Company Overview
CQL is a digital commerce agency with a 25+ year history of creating commerce experiences and solutions for inspiring brands and people who love them. CQL’s unparalleled technical expertise and experience design, coupled with industry leading eCommerce platforms, has helped retailers and manufacturers drive record online revenue, build new channels, and envision world-changing ideas. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, our clients include Petsmart, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Wolverine Worldwide, James Avery Artisan Jewelry, Escalade Sports, and more.
CQL Mission, Vision & Values
CQL Mission Statement
CQL connects inspiring brands with the people who love them. We serve retailers and manufacturers with a cross-discipline team that delivers strategic insights, design-thinking, and unparalleled technical expertise. Our goal has never changed from the early years – which is to help make technology simple and the commerce experience compelling.
CQL Vision Statement
Connecting people and data for good™
CQL Values
- THINKING FORWARD - Solve Problems • Drive Innovation • Be Creative • Expand Views • Use Imagination • Find Fulfillment • Challenge Status Quo
- DRIVING RESULTS - Accomplish Goals • Achieve ROI • Deliver Value • Provide Leadership
- SERVING WITH INTEGRITY - Reliable • Accountable • Consistent • Work Hard • Be Fair • Have Purpose • Act Authentically
- FOSTERING TEAMWORK - Positive • Encouraging • Citizenship • Constructive • Criticism • Accepting • Celebrate Strengths • Support Others • Empower • Nu
- LIVING PASSIONATELY - Drive for Success • Be Obsessed • Stay Engaged and Committed • Collaborate
- DEDICATION TO CRAFT - Be a Craftsperson • Learn • Teach • Inspire Process
| Headquarter | 3344 Grand Ridge Drive NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cqlcorp.com/ |
| Tel | 6163651000 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.cqlcorp.com/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
CQL Competitors
CQL competitors include Lyons Consulting Group and Blue Acorn. CQL ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how CQL compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
We are proud to work with some of the biggest names in the commerce industry!
We work hard, and we play hard.
Our offices are pet friendly!
CQL Team Outing
Team Cooking Class, hosted by Chef Wessley
CQL Team attending MWUX Conference.
CQL Team - Dedicated to craft, innovation and excellence
Great CQL Team Members - 100% remote if desired
CQL Employees
11 employees at CQL have reviewed CQL across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 11 CQL employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at CQL are extremely happy with their total compensation at CQL, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at CQL are extremely happy with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at CQL are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at CQL believe the environment at CQL is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CQL is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at CQL work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at CQL are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining CQL - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Grand Rapids, MI about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Grand Rapids, MI employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 63% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
CQL KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of CQL's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 CQL employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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CQL CEO & Leadership
CQL CEO - Mark Lardieri
70 /100
Mark’s approval rate is just above average, putting Mark in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Grand Rapids, MI. Mark Lardieri is well regarded by employees for the Compensation CQL offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. When compared to CQL’s competitors, Mark Lardieri ranks just below Blue Acorn’s CEO Chris Guerra. With Mark’s leadership, CQL employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Team. Mark was rated slightly below average for Leadership.
CQL Leadership
The CQL Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Mark Lardieri, VP Operations Kira Marzec, and VP, Creative & Experience Design Kevin Messing
Mark Lardieri CEO / President
Mark Lardieri serves as the CEO / President of CQL.
Kira Marzec VP Operations
Kira Marzec serves as the VP Operations for CQL. Kira started at CQL in May of 2018. Kira is based in the Greater... read more
Kevin Messing VP, Creative & Experience Design
Kevin Messing serves as the VP, Creative & Experience Design for CQL. Kevin started at CQL in April of 2018. Kevin is... read more
Sue Hunter Vice President of Strategy
Sue Hunter serves as the Vice President of Strategy of CQL. Sue currently resides in the Greater Detroit Area.
Scott Robertson Managing Director, Commerce Strategy and Innovation
Scott Robertson serves as the Managing Director, Commerce Strategy and Innovation of CQL.
Kevin Antel Founder and VP
Kevin Antel serves as the Founder and VP of CQL.
Doug VandenHoek CTO
Doug VandenHoek serves as the CTO of CQL.
Mike Eldred Software Architect
Mike Eldred serves as the Software Architect of CQL.
CQL Salaries
How much does CQL pay?
How much do people at CQL get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CQL is $101,285, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,123, or $52 per hour.
At CQL, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $174,210 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,095 annually. Average CQL salaries by department include: Finance at $72,256, Operations at $80,658, HR at $89,283, and Engineering at $116,379. Half of CQL salaries are above $109,123.
4 employees at CQL rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings) while 2 employees at CQL rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 2 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $86k | $86k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $106k | $106k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $176k | $176k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $231k | $231k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $329k | $329k | 100th Percentile |
$101,285*
Average Compensation
$109,123*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
CQL Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at CQL
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CQL across various culture dimensions.
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CQL Perks & Benefits
+ Medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as an HSA + Simple IRA with 3% matching + Maternal and paternal leave, including leave for fostering and adoption + Flexible work schedule and paid time off so you can live your life + Recognition - it’s routine and encouraged + Shop Talks - peers present on their passions to teach and grow others + Mentorships + Certification trainings and conferences + Remote Happy Hour, Coffee Chats, and the occasional cooking class + Offices are dog-friendly (and occasionally cat-friendly, too)
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
CQL PTO
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding CQL
What is CQL address?
CQL location is at 3344 Grand Ridge Drive NE
Who is the CEO of CQL?
CQL CEO is Mark Lardieri, their score by employees is 70
What is CQL eNPS?
The eNPS for CQL is 20
What is the salary for Senior Product Manager in CQL?
Senior Product Manager average salary in the US is 142k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in CQL?
The average salaries for Engineering in CQL is 116k
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