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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. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
16
TOTAL
RATINGS
242

Downeast Company Culture

Downeast Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
A
4.5/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Downeast CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Rich Israelsen Downeast's CEO
Rich Israelsen
89 /100

Diversity at Downeast

Women at Downeast

Downeast eNPS

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 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

47

Downeast employees are 47% more likely to recommend Downeast as a great place to work

62%Promoters
23%Passives
15%Detractors

Working at Downeast

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

A

Overall Company Culture at Downeast is rated A

Last updated months ago

Top
10%

Downeast ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Downeast Employee Reviews

Out of 18 Downeast employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Downeast improve their work culture.

93%
7%
Positive Reviews93%
Constructive Feedback7%

Positive Reviews From Downeast Employees

  • 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.

Constructive Feedback From Downeast Employees

  • What would you most like to see improved at your company?
    Better communication about all of the changes happening

Downeast Company Information

Downeast Company Overview

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.

Downeast Mission, Vision & Values

Downeast Mission & Values

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.

Headquarter375 West Hope Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
United States of America
Websitewww.downeastbasics.com
Founding Date1991
Tel801-467-7520
Company StatusPrivate
Jobsdowneast.applicantpro.com/pages/jobslocations/
Social Sites

Downeast Employees

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.

Joining Downeast - Employee Onboarding

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.

Downeast KPIs and OKRs

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.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Downeast Salaries

How much does Downeast pay?

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).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$46k
$46k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$74k
$74k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$95k
$95k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$152k
$152k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$192k
$192k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$260k
$260k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$269k
$269k100th Percentile
$90,090*
Average Compensation
$99,009*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Downeast Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Downeast

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Downeast across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Downeast Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan

Downeast PTO

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.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo100%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Downeast

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

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