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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAssociated Materials employees are -40% more likely to recommend Associated Materials as a great place to work
| 13% | Promoters |
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| 34% | Passives |
| 53% | Detractors |
Working at Associated Materials is rated below average by 38 employees, across various culture dimensions. Associated Materials employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Manager and eNPS have the most room for improvement, putting Associated Materials’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Cleveland, OH. See below in detail how working at Associated Materials was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Associated Materials is rated D+
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Associated Materials ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 37 Associated Materials employee reviews, 52% were positive. The remaining 48% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Associated Materials improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 52% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 48% |
What makes you most happy at work?That I can help make a difference in the eyes of the customers that I have grown to know over the last 16 years. Also, being part of a good team that thrives in growth and success of the business
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?That it is diverse and as a team we have become adaptive to understanding different cultures and excited to work as a team
What are some of the best things about your team?The tenure of the employees help build work teams and relationships. Frequent turn overs make it difficult to learn someone.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Management does not truly care about what happens during the workday and continues to underpay the experienced employees and the is no real chance at pay raises or financial rewards.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Really listen to the few employees with real relevant work experience and quit lying about what is really going on within the company
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Senior management needs more engagement and the direction needs to come from the top down
Associated Materials is a leading manufacturer of professionally installed exterior building products.
Associated Materials was founded in 1947 and its current CEO is Brian Strauss. Since its inception 79 years ago, Associated Materials has grown to 15600 employees.
Our business model targets professional contractors, remodelers, builders and architects, providing them the products and support needed to foster their success while educating and selling homeowners throughout the United States and Canada.
In a phrase - we make and sell Excellence. That's our vision - from the plant floor to the sales contract. And since AMI is vertically integrated, we possess the distinct advantage of knowing first-hand what products and services customers need. Our business model targets professional contractors, remodelers, builders and architects, providing them the products and support needed to foster their success while educating and selling homeowners throughout the United States and Canada
| Headquarter | 3050 Bowers Avenue Akron, OH 95054-3299 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.associatedmaterials.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1947 |
| Tel | (330) 922-2041 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | AMAT |
Associated Materials competitors include KLA Tencor, Brooks Automation, and Granite Construction. Associated Materials ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Associated Materials compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

Associated Materials has 15600 employees. 38 employees at Associated Materials have reviewed Associated Materials 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 38 Associated Materials employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Associated Materials are not very pleased with their total compensation at Associated Materials, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Associated Materials are not very pleased with their team. 38 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Associated Materials are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Associated Materials believe the environment at Associated Materials is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Associated Materials is moderate. About 58% of the employees at Associated Materials work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Associated Materials are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Associated Materials is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Associated Materials employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
At this moment no Associated Materials employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Associated Materials' KPIs and OKRs.
Associated Materials’s CEO Brian Strauss started in this role in 2014. Brian’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Brian in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Cleveland, OH. Brian Strauss’s employees rank Associated Materials in the Top 25% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 35% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 35% for Environment. When compared to Associated Materials’s competitors, Brian Strauss ranks below both Brooks Automation CEO Eric Smith and KLA Tencor CEO Richard Wallace.
The Associated Materials Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Brian Strauss, EVP, CFO Scott Stephens, and Regional Vice President of Operations Aaron Krause
Brian Strauss CEO / President
Brian Strauss serves as the CEO / President of Associated Materials.
Scott Stephens EVP, CFO
Scott Stephens serves as the EVP, CFO of Associated Materials. Scott started at Associated Materials in Oct of 2014.... read more
Aaron Krause Regional Vice President of Operations
Aaron Krause serves as the Regional Vice President of Operations of Associated Materials. Aaron started at Associated... read more
Mark Adams EVP Operations
Mark Adams serves as the EVP Operations of Associated Materials. Mark started at Associated Materials in Sep of 2018.... read more
Brian Drukenbrod Regional Vice President of Operations
Brian Drukenbrod serves as the Regional Vice President of Operations of Associated Materials. Brian started at... read more
Brian Spence Vice President Operations
Brian Spence serves as the Vice President Operations of Associated Materials.
Tom Naples VP of Information Technology
Tom Naples serves as the VP of Information Technology of Associated Materials. Tom started at Associated Materials in... read more
Brad Beard chief commercial officer
Brad Beard serves as the chief commercial officer of Associated Materials.
How much do people at Associated Materials get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Associated Materials is $129,366, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,940, or $57 per hour.
At Associated Materials, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $257,082 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,054 annually. Average Associated Materials salaries by department include: Marketing at $122,067, Finance at $88,176, Legal at $156,219, and Customer Support at $78,001. Half of Associated Materials salaries are above $119,940.
14 employees at Associated Materials rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 44 ratings) while 14 employees at Associated Materials rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $179k | $179k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $241k | $241k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $304k | $304k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Associated Materials across various culture dimensions.
Associated Materials' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Associated Materials' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Associated Materials' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is Associated Materials address?
Associated Materials location is at 3050 Bowers Avenue
Who is the CEO of Associated Materials?
Associated Materials CEO is Brian Strauss, their score by employees is 62
What is Associated Materials eNPS?
The eNPS for Associated Materials is -40
What is Associated Materials revenue?
Associated Materials revenue is $15B
What is the salary for Email Marketer in Associated Materials?
Email Marketer average salary in the US is 79k