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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterDowneast employees are 47% more likely to recommend Downeast as a great place to work
| 62% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 15% | Detractors |
Working at Downeast is rated highly by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Downeast employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Leadership categories, putting Downeast’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Salt Lake City. See below in detail how working at Downeast was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Downeast is rated A
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Downeast ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 18 Downeast employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Downeast improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
What did you like most about the interview process?The person who interviewed me, Sold me on the company
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Comfortable, genuine, caring & happy employees
What are some of the best things about your team?They are so dedicated & invested & live what they do.
What would you most like to see improved at your company?Better communication about all of the changes happening
Founded in 1991, Downeast is an omnichannel lifestyle brand that combines furniture and apparel into a total offering for both home and wardrobe. Led by Sam and Kacie Malouf, Downeast currently operates 40 retail locations in Utah, Arizona, Idaho and Nevada along with two popular ecommerce websites. For more information, visit downeastbasics.com or downeasthome.com.
Downeast was founded in 1991 and its current CEO is Rich Israelsen. Since its inception 35 years ago, Downeast has grown to 600 employees.
We are passionate about providing high quality, stylish clothing and home products that surprise and delight at affordable prices. We develop long term relationships with our team, our guests, and our communities.
| Headquarter | 375 West Hope Ave Salt Lake City, UT 84115 United States of America |
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| Website | www.downeastbasics.com |
| Founding Date | 1991 |
| Tel | 801-467-7520 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | downeast.applicantpro.com/pages/jobslocations/ |
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Downeast has 600 employees. 16 employees at Downeast have reviewed Downeast 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 16 Downeast employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Downeast are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Downeast, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Downeast are pleased with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at Downeast are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Downeast believe the environment at Downeast is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Downeast is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at Downeast work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Downeast are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Downeast is that the company was prepared on their first day. Downeast 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 Downeast 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Downeast's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Downeast employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
How much do people at Downeast get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Downeast is $90,090, or $43 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $99,009, or $47 per hour.
At Downeast, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $124,009 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $36,817 annually. Average Downeast salaries by department include: Engineering at $99,303, Sales at $105,594, HR at $102,685, and Communications at $74,057. Half of Downeast salaries are above $99,009.
9 employees at Downeast rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings) while 9 employees at Downeast rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $46k | $46k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $74k | $74k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $95k | $95k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $152k | $152k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $192k | $192k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $269k | $269k | 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 Downeast across various culture dimensions.
Downeast's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Downeast's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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What is Downeast address?
Downeast location is at 375 West Hope Ave
Who is the CEO of Downeast?
Downeast CEO is Rich Israelsen, their score by employees is 89
What is Downeast eNPS?
The eNPS for Downeast is 47
What is the salary for Account Manager in Downeast?
Account Manager average salary in the US is 69k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Downeast?
The average salaries for Finance in Downeast is 75k