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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterJ-R Cigar employees are -38% more likely to recommend J-R Cigar as a great place to work
| 12% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 38% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at J-R Cigar is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. J-R Cigar employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting J-R Cigar’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at J-R Cigar was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at J-R Cigar is rated C
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J-R Cigar ranks in the Bottom 40% 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 7 J-R Cigar employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping J-R Cigar improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 71% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 29% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Clear communication about job responsibilities
What makes you most happy at work?Customer feedback is almost always positive
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Work from home is a big feature.
A gigantic, unrivaled inventory of fine cigars and accessories.
To world's largest cigar store and the best place to buy cigars online
To be the best online Cigar seller
| Headquarter | 301 Route 10 East Whippany, NJ United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.jrcigars.com/jr/index.cfm |
| Founding Date | 1997 |
| Tel | 336-222-1300 |
10 employees at J-R Cigar have reviewed J-R Cigar 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 10 J-R Cigar employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at J-R Cigar are generally satisfied with their total compensation at J-R Cigar, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at J-R Cigar are generally satisfied with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at J-R Cigar are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at J-R Cigar believe the environment at J-R Cigar is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at J-R Cigar is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at J-R Cigar work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at J-R Cigar are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
Employees’ understanding of J-R Cigar's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 J-R Cigar employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Joseph’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Joseph in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Joseph Redner’s employees rank J-R Cigar in the Top 10% for Professional Development, in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 30% for Compensation.
The J-R Cigar Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Joseph Redner and Vice President Robert McCallister
Joseph Redner CEO / President
Joseph Redner serves as the CEO / President of J-R Cigar.
Robert McCallister Vice President
Robert McCallister serves as the Vice President of J-R Cigar.
How much do people at J-R Cigar get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at J-R Cigar is $111,501, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $111,521, or $53 per hour.
At J-R Cigar, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $236,884 annually and the lowest is a Community Manager at $48,930 annually. Average J-R Cigar salaries by department include: Design at $78,045, Legal at $216,463, Business Development at $87,982, and Operations at $98,444. Half of J-R Cigar salaries are above $111,521.
6 employees at J-R Cigar rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings) while 6 employees at J-R Cigar rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $109k | $109k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $165k | $165k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $217k | $217k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $263k | $263k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $284k | $284k | 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 J-R Cigar across various culture dimensions.
J-R Cigar's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. J-R Cigar's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is J-R Cigar address?
J-R Cigar location is at 301 Route 10 East
Who is the CEO of J-R Cigar?
J-R Cigar CEO is Joseph Redner, their score by employees is 44
What is J-R Cigar eNPS?
The eNPS for J-R Cigar is -38
What is the salary for Sales Associate in J-R Cigar?
Sales Associate average salary in the US is 102k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in J-R Cigar?
The average salaries for Marketing in J-R Cigar is 94k