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SmileDirectClub is the next generation oral care company with the first medtech platform for teeth straightening. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
217
TOTAL
RATINGS
4611

SmileDirectClub Company Culture

SmileDirectClub Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.6/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

SmileDirectClub CEO

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David Katzman SmileDirectClub's CEO
David Katzman
86 /100

Diversity at SmileDirectClub

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A-

Diverse employees at SmileDirectClub have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at SmileDirectClub

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A-

Women at SmileDirectClub have rated Team, Work Culture, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

SmileDirectClub 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

61

SmileDirectClub employees are 61% more likely to recommend SmileDirectClub as a great place to work

75%Promoters
11%Passives
14%Detractors

Working at SmileDirectClub

Working at SmileDirectClub is rated highly by 217 employees, across various culture dimensions. SmileDirectClub employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Executive Team categories, putting SmileDirectClub’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Nashville, TN. See below in detail how working at SmileDirectClub was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at SmileDirectClub

A+

Overall Company Culture at SmileDirectClub is rated A+

Last updated months ago

Top
5%

SmileDirectClub ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 217 Employees

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20
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80
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Admin
95
Admin95
IT
87
IT87
Design
85
Design85
Marketing
85
Marketing85
Customer Support
84
Customer Support84
HR
84
HR84
Operations
83
Operations83
Sales
82
Sales82
Product
80
Product80
Engineering
79
Engineering79
Finance
78
Finance78

SmileDirectClub Employee Reviews

Out of 895 SmileDirectClub employee reviews, 85% were positive. The remaining 15% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SmileDirectClub improve their work culture.

85%
15%
Positive Reviews85%
Constructive Feedback15%

Positive Reviews From SmileDirectClub Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Generally easy going with operations
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    The company really stresses work-life balance, so the unlimited PTO policy for salaried managers is a perk.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    The people I work with and the positive environment.

Constructive Feedback From SmileDirectClub Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Everything! Especially Employee health and wellness
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    High and retain individuals who aren't just managements friends.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I feel undervauled because I was offered one pay rate but once I started they changed the pay rate. This company can't be trusted when going through the offer process.

SmileDirectClub Company Information

SmileDirectClub Company Overview

SmileDirectClub is the next generation oral care company with the first medtech platform for teeth straightening.

SmileDirectClub was founded in 2014 and its current CEO is David Katzman. Since its inception 12 years ago, SmileDirectClub has grown to 4850 employees.

SmileDirectClub Mission, Vision & Values

SmileDirectClub Mission Statement

SmileDirectClub’s mission is to democratize access to a smile each and every person loves by making it affordable and convenient for everyone.

SmileDirectClub Vision Statement

SmileDirectClub exists to help more people realize the life-changing potential of their smiles.

SmileDirectClub Values

  • Stay curious.
  • Think like a customer.
  • Win as a team.
  • Data, discussion, deliver.
  • Inspired by why.
  • Better is better.
  • Dependability increases our capability.
  • We Smile Here.
  • Our Best Through Balance.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at SmileDirectClub

Our company-wide Corporate Social Responsibility platform provides Team Members the opportunity to get involved with the community in causes they care about, as well as partnerships, scholarships, grants and clear aligner treatment to those in need. This includes a partnership with the Nashville Predators Foundation, awarding SuperGrants to organizations in our home city.

As a mission-driven organization, SmileDirectClub supports charitable giving and philanthropic activities through our Corporate Social Responsibility efforts and the SmileDirectClub Foundation.

The SmileDirectClubFoundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to empower the heroic, the vulnerable and those at risk to gain the tools, skills and confidence they need to put their best face forward as they transition to new phases in their education or careers. Through established partnerships with non-profit organizations, the Foundation serves communities in the Nashville area, where the Foundation is based, as well as those in the United States and across the globe. Our Signature Charitable Partners include Year Up and Hire Heroes USA.

Headquarter414 Union St
Nashville, TN 37219
United States of America
Websitesmiledirectclub.com
Founding Date2014
Tel800-848-7566
Company StatusPublic
StockSDC
Jobssmiledirectclub.com/careers/
Social Sites
  • Culture Video
  • #WinAsATeam (this photo will be used for announcing our latest award)
  • The Towson team!
  • The Talent Acquisition team at Nashville HQ!
  • The Orem team!
  • The Naperville team!
  • The Milford team!

SmileDirectClub Employees

SmileDirectClub has 4850 employees. 217 employees at SmileDirectClub have reviewed SmileDirectClub 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 217 SmileDirectClub 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 SmileDirectClub are pleased with their total compensation at SmileDirectClub, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at SmileDirectClub are extremely happy with their team. 217 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at SmileDirectClub are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at SmileDirectClub believe the environment at SmileDirectClub is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SmileDirectClub is extremely fast. About 73% of the employees at SmileDirectClub work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at SmileDirectClub are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
SmileDirectClub employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at SmileDirectClub report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at SmileDirectClub have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
97% of SmileDirectClub employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
SmileDirectClub employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
80% of SmileDirectClub employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
SmileDirectClub employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
90% of SmileDirectClub employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining SmileDirectClub - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining SmileDirectClub is that the company was very prepared on their first day. SmileDirectClub employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 76% 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.

SmileDirectClub KPIs and OKRs

At SmileDirectClub 70% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of SmileDirectClub's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 34 SmileDirectClub employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 28 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes82%
No18%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes70%
No30%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

SmileDirectClub CEO & Leadership

David Katzman SmileDirectClub's CEO
86 /100

SmileDirectClub CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2021 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Diversity 2019 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2019 (Large Companies)

SmileDirectClub’s CEO David Katzman started in this role in 2014. David’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Nashville, TN. With a high CEO score, David Katzman has won the Best CEOs in 2021. In addition, David has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2019 specifically for Diversity, making SmileDirectClub’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. SmileDirectClub’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Admin department, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and employees in the Finance department. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, African American/Black employees, and employees in the Product department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Katzman’s leadership, SmileDirectClub employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Executive Team. Professional Development and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where SmileDirectClub could stand to see real improvement.

SmileDirectClub Leadership

The SmileDirectClub Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO David Katzman, Chief Marketing Officer Josh Chapman, and Chief Technology Officer Justin Skinner

  • David Katzman  CEO / President

    David Katzman CEO / President

    David Katzman serves as the CEO / President of SmileDirectClub.

  • Josh Chapman Chief Marketing Officer, 2019 Best Marketing Department Leader

    Josh Chapman is a creative, branding and marketing professional whose passion is helping brands unleash their potential... read more

  • Justin Skinner Chief Technology Officer

    Justin Skinner serves as the Chief Technology Officer of SmileDirectClub. Justin started at SmileDirectClub in December... read more

  • Dan Murphy Regional Vice President

    Dan Murphy serves as the Regional Vice President of SmileDirectClub. Dan started at SmileDirectClub in October of 2017.... read more

  • Michelle Anzaldua Regional Vice President

    Michelle Anzaldua serves as the Regional Vice President of SmileDirectClub. Michelle started at SmileDirectClub in... read more

  • Jeffrey Sulitzer Chief Clinical Officer at SmileDirectClub

    Jeffrey Sulitzer serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at SmileDirectClub of SmileDirectClub. Jeffrey started at... read more

  • Steven Katzman Chief Operating Officer/Board Member

    Steven Katzman serves as the Chief Operating Officer/Board Member of SmileDirectClub. Steven started at SmileDirectClub... read more

  • John Sheldon Chief Marketing Officer

    John Sheldon serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of SmileDirectClub. John started at SmileDirectClub in January of... read more

  • Kyle Wailes Chief Financial Officer

    Kyle Wailes serves as the Chief Financial Officer of SmileDirectClub. Kyle started at SmileDirectClub in May of 2018.... read more

Diversity & Inclusion at SmileDirectClub

Diverse employees at SmileDirectClub score the company 79/100 across various culture categories, placing SmileDirectClub in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SmileDirectClub across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 95/100
Department - Admin
Men 86/100
Department - Customer Support
Diverse Employees 91/100
Department - HR

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 78/100
Department - Finance
Men 53/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year
Diverse Employees 73/100
Department - Sales

SmileDirectClub Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

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

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

SmileDirectClub PTO

SmileDirectClub's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 70% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is SmileDirectClub's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 46% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. SmileDirectClub's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time27%
Vacation Policy46%
Office Meals9%
401k Contribution18%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes30%
No70%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo12%
$1500 - $2500/mo8%
$1000 -$1500/mo19%
$500 -$1000/mo42%
Less than $500/mo19%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

SmileDirectClub Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in SmileDirectClub on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
38%
Marketing
14%
IT
10%
Operations
10%
Finance
5%
Other
24%

Candidates By Location

Nashville
67%
Brentwood
5%
Chattanooga
5%
Saint Louis
5%
Akron
5%
Other
14%

SmileDirectClub Internship Program

SmileDirectClub’s “Grintern” 10 week program allows college students the opportunity to work with one of America’s fastest growing companies! From cutting edge, engineering technology to global marketing agendas, a team member focused company culture to prioritized customer satisfaction, and ever-expanding brick and mortar to e-commerce styles of retail, SmileDirectClub has it all! Our Grinterns will be partnered with a mentor and learn from cross functional teams from across the business as well as within the team in which they support.

How difficult is it to get an internship at SmileDirectClub?

Marketing
Operations
Finance
Customer Support
Sales
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult67%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 3 Marketing Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult67%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 3 Operations Interns
Very Difficult33%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships67%
Answered by 3 Finance Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult25%
Not Difficult25%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships50%
Answered by 4 Customer Support Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult45%
Not Difficult22%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 9 Sales Interns

Frequently Asked Questions regarding SmileDirectClub

What is SmileDirectClub address?

SmileDirectClub location is at 414 Union St

Who is the CEO of SmileDirectClub?

SmileDirectClub CEO is David Katzman, their score by employees is 86

What is SmileDirectClub eNPS?

The eNPS for SmileDirectClub is 61

How many employees work in SmileDirectClub?

SmileDirectClub has 4850 employees

What are the benefits at SmileDirectClub?

SmileDirectClub perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Performance Bonus, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Free Food, Company Social Outings, Work From Home Policy & Unique Office Space

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