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Kelley Blue Book Company Culture
Kelley Blue Book Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
Kelley Blue Book's Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
BEnvironment
CHappiness
C-Manager
C-Outlook
C-Kelley Blue Book CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jared Rowe
62 /100
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Diversity at Kelley Blue Book
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Kelley Blue Book have rated Leadership, Manager, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Kelley Blue Book
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterKelley Blue Book 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?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-33
Kelley Blue Book employees are -33% more likely to recommend Kelley Blue Book as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 67% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Kelley Blue Book
Working at Kelley Blue Book is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kelley Blue Book employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Kelley Blue Book’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Kelley Blue Book was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kelley Blue Book
D-
Overall Company Culture at Kelley Blue Book is rated D-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
10%
Kelley Blue Book ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterKelley Blue Book Employee Reviews
Out of 6 Kelley Blue Book employee reviews, 33% were positive. The remaining 67% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kelley Blue Book improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 33% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 67% |
Positive Reviews From Kelley Blue Book Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?I was able to complete it remotely
Constructive Feedback From Kelley Blue Book Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Management needs to promote people who know what they're doing.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?KBB lags far behind the competition
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Everyone is afraid of getting let go
Kelley Blue Book Company Information
Kelley Blue Book Company Overview
Kelley Blue Book provides The Trusted Resource(R) which provides vehicle buyers and sellers with information on new and used-vehicles.
Kelley Blue Book Mission, Vision & Values
Kelley Blue Book Mission & Values
Provide vehicle buyers and sellers with the new and used vehicle information they need to accomplish their goals with confidence!
| Headquarter | 195 Technology Irvine, CA 92618 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kbb.com |
| Founding Date | 1926 |
| Tel | (180) 025-8326 |
| Company Status | Private |
Kelley Blue Book Competitors
Kelley Blue Book competitors include CarGurus, AutoTrader, CARS.COM, and Edmunds.com. Kelley Blue Book ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kelley Blue Book compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Kelley Blue Book Employees
7 employees at Kelley Blue Book have reviewed Kelley Blue Book 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 7 Kelley Blue Book 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 Kelley Blue Book are not very pleased with their total compensation at Kelley Blue Book, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kelley Blue Book are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Kelley Blue Book are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kelley Blue Book believe the environment at Kelley Blue Book is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kelley Blue Book is moderate. About 100% of the employees at Kelley Blue Book work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Kelley Blue Book are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Kelley Blue Book - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles 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.
Kelley Blue Book KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Kelley Blue Book's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Kelley Blue Book employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Kelley Blue Book CEO & Leadership
Kelley Blue Book CEO - Jared Rowe
62 /100
Jared’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jared 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 Los Angeles. Jared Rowe’s employees rank Kelley Blue Book in the Bottom 45% for Environment, in the Bottom 35% for Happiness, and in the Bottom 35% for Manager. When compared to Kelley Blue Book’s competitors, Jared Rowe ranks below both Edmunds.com CEO Seth Berkowitz and CARS.COM CEO Alex Vetter.
Kelley Blue Book Leadership
The Kelley Blue Book Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Jared Rowe, Director of Advertising and Business Development (OEM West) Erika Fiore, and VP, Business Development and Partnerships Damon B
Jared Rowe CEO / President
Jared Rowe serves as the CEO / President of Kelley Blue Book.
Erika Fiore Director of Advertising and Business Development (OEM West)
Erika Fiore serves as the Director of Advertising and Business Development (OEM West) of Kelley Blue Book.
Damon B VP, Business Development and Partnerships
Damon B serves as the VP, Business Development and Partnerships of Kelley Blue Book.
Michael Sadowski VP, Operations & General Manager
Michael Sadowski serves as the VP, Operations & General Manager of Kelley Blue Book.
Chuck Lybeck CFO
Chuck Lybeck serves as the CFO of Kelley Blue Book.
Damani Saunderson serves as the CFO of Kelley Blue Book. Damani started at Kelley Blue Book in Feb of 2004. Damani... read more
Steve Moretti Vice President
Steve Moretti serves as the Vice President of Kelley Blue Book.
John Heffinger VP Data services
John Heffinger serves as the VP Data services of Kelley Blue Book.
Kelley Blue Book Salaries
How much does Kelley Blue Book pay?
How much do people at Kelley Blue Book get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kelley Blue Book is $144,110, or $69 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $122,215, or $58 per hour.
At Kelley Blue Book, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $278,354 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,754 annually. Average Kelley Blue Book salaries by department include: Sales at $218,282, Customer Support at $64,903, Business Development at $124,124, and Operations at $88,050. Half of Kelley Blue Book salaries are above $122,215.
5 employees at Kelley Blue Book rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings) while 5 employees at Kelley Blue Book rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $91k | $91k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $119k | $119k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $187k | $187k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $252k | $252k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $318k | $318k | 100th Percentile |
$144,110*
Average Compensation
$122,215*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Kelley Blue Book Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Kelley Blue Book
Diverse employees at Kelley Blue Book score the company 79/100 across various culture categories, placing Kelley Blue Book in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Kelley Blue Book across various culture dimensions.
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Kelley Blue Book Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Kelley Blue Book PTO
Kelley Blue Book's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Kelley Blue Book's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Kelley Blue Book's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Kelley Blue Book
What is Kelley Blue Book address?
Kelley Blue Book location is at 195 Technology
Who is the CEO of Kelley Blue Book?
Kelley Blue Book CEO is Jared Rowe, their score by employees is 62
What is Kelley Blue Book eNPS?
The eNPS for Kelley Blue Book is -33
What is the salary for Director of Sales in Kelley Blue Book?
Director of Sales average salary in the US is 187k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Kelley Blue Book?
The average salaries for Business Development in Kelley Blue Book is 124k
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