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New Seasons Market employees are -51% more likely to recommend New Seasons Market as a great place to work
| 16% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at New Seasons Market is rated below average by 71 employees, across various culture dimensions. New Seasons Market employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting New Seasons Market’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Portland. See below in detail how working at New Seasons Market was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at New Seasons Market is rated D
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New Seasons Market ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 114 New Seasons Market employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping New Seasons Market improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
What did you like most about the interview process?That it was streamlined and fairly fast.
What makes you most happy at work?My coworkers, but not upper management.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?That the employees they hire are amazing but taken for granted.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Being transparent and honest about the inner workings of the business.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?true credibility, respect, fairness, pride, belonging, effective leadership, values
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?respect for my qualifications, fair compensation, open door for safe and meaningful atmosphere for speaking up, management should be professional and organized willing to help me achieve my goals
We want to be the ultimate neighborhood grocery store. That means creating the best shopping experience possible.
New Seasons Market was founded in 2000 and its current CEO is Forrest Hoffmaster. Since its inception 26 years ago, New Seasons Market has grown to 4000 employees.
We are committed to environmental stewardship, to giving back to our community and to providing a progressive workplace where our staff thrives. This report speaks to the tenets of our mission: We enhance more lives We nourish local communities We inspire environmental stewardship We champion the regional food economy
| Headquarter | 1300 SE Stark St #401 Portland, OR 97214 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | newseasonsmarket.com |
| Founding Date | 2000 |
| Tel | 503-292-1987 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.newseasonsmarket.com/our-story/work-with-us/portland/ |
New Seasons Market competitors include Whole Foods Market, Union Kitchen, and Weis Markets. New Seasons Market ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how New Seasons Market compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

New Seasons Market has 4000 employees. 71 employees at New Seasons Market have reviewed New Seasons Market 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 71 New Seasons Market employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at New Seasons Market are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at New Seasons Market, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at New Seasons Market are not very pleased with their team. 71 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at New Seasons Market are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at New Seasons Market believe the environment at New Seasons Market is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at New Seasons Market is comfortably fast. About 87% of the employees at New Seasons Market work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at New Seasons Market are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining New Seasons Market is that the company was very prepared on their first day. New Seasons Market employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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 New Seasons Market's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 New Seasons Market employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
New Seasons Market’s CEO Forrest Hoffmaster started in this role in 2019. Forrest’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Forrest 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 Portland. Forrest Hoffmaster’s employees rank New Seasons Market in the Top 25% for Office Culture, in the Top 40% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 45% for Environment. Hoffmaster is generally unpopular with New Seasons Market employees, but ranks especially low with Male employees, and by employees in the Operations department and Caucasian employees. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to New Seasons Market’s competitors, Forrest Hoffmaster ranks below both Weis Markets CEO Jonathan Weis and Union Kitchen CEO Cullen Gilchrist.
The New Seasons Market Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Forrest Hoffmaster, Lead Director, Board of Directors Justin Dye, and Vice President of Operations Cynthia Malen
Forrest Hoffmaster CEO / President
As our chief executive officer, Forrest is dedicated to helping our staff, their teams, and our company grow in a... read more
Justin Dye Lead Director, Board of Directors
Justin Dye serves as the Lead Director, Board of Directors of New Seasons Market. Justin started at New Seasons Market... read more
Cynthia Malen Vice President of Operations
Cynthia Malen serves as the Vice President of Operations of New Seasons Market. Cynthia started at New Seasons Market in... read more
Mary Wright Chief Marketing Officer
Mary Wright serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of New Seasons Market. Mary started at New Seasons Market in September... read more
Gian Colombo Vice President of Marketing
Gian Colombo serves as the Vice President of Marketing of New Seasons Market.
Forrest Gonsiewski Regional Operations Director
Forrest Gonsiewski serves as the Regional Operations Director of New Seasons Market.
Dave Kauder Vice President of Merchandising
Dave Kauder serves as the Vice President of Merchandising of New Seasons Market.
Karen Molis VP/Controller
Karen Molis serves as the VP/Controller of New Seasons Market.
How much do people at New Seasons Market get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at New Seasons Market is $123,568, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,705, or $58 per hour.
At New Seasons Market, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $209,295 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $37,200 annually. Average New Seasons Market salaries by department include: Engineering at $141,859, Design at $110,363, HR at $110,323, and Marketing at $122,219. Half of New Seasons Market salaries are above $121,705.
43 employees at New Seasons Market rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 135 ratings) while 43 employees at New Seasons Market rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 45 ratings).
Salaries contributed from New Seasons Market employees include job titles like Operations Manager. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from New Seasons Market employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $169k | $169k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $240k | $240k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 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 New Seasons Market across various culture dimensions.
8 hours of paid volunteer time every year!
New Seasons Market's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. New Seasons Market's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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Engineering | 17% |
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San Francisco | 17% |
What is New Seasons Market address?
New Seasons Market location is at 1300 SE Stark St #401
Who is the CEO of New Seasons Market?
New Seasons Market CEO is Forrest Hoffmaster, their score by employees is 44
What is New Seasons Market eNPS?
The eNPS for New Seasons Market is -51
What is the salary for Admin Assistant in New Seasons Market?
Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 46k
What are the salaries in the Sales in New Seasons Market?
The average salaries for Sales in New Seasons Market is 155k