Vera Bradley is a leader in fashionable, colorful, cotton quilted handbags, accessories, and paper and gift items for women of every age. read more
Vera Bradley Company Culture
Vera Bradley Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Vera Bradley's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
A+Retention
A-Team
A-Work Culture
A-Outlook
B+Vera Bradley CEO
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Robert Wallstrom
73 /100
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Diversity at Vera Bradley
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Vera Bradley
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B
Women at Vera Bradley have rated Outlook, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Vera Bradley 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 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
33
Vera Bradley employees are 33% more likely to recommend Vera Bradley as a great place to work
| 53% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at Vera Bradley
Working at Vera Bradley is rated highly by 22 employees, across various culture dimensions. Vera Bradley employees are most satisfied about Environment, Retention, and Team categories, putting Vera Bradley’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Fort Wayne, IN. See below in detail how working at Vera Bradley was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Vera Bradley
B+
Overall Company Culture at Vera Bradley is rated B+
Last updated months ago
Top
20%
Vera Bradley ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterVera Bradley Employee Reviews
Out of 17 Vera Bradley employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Vera Bradley improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
Positive Reviews From Vera Bradley Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?It's ok. It can get really busy during peak season. There are too many managers which causes a lot of confusion at times. Other than that, everything seems fine.
- What are some of the best things about your team?A lot of us get really close to each other. It's nice to form a bond with time members.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?We get a lot of breaks. It isn't too bad. The customers are the worst part.
Constructive Feedback From Vera Bradley Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Our employee discount isn't great. Being a part-time employee I don't get paid super well. It's annoying to work the max part-time hours and not get paid well.
Vera Bradley Company Information
Vera Bradley Company Overview
Vera Bradley is a leader in fashionable, colorful, cotton quilted handbags, accessories, and paper and gift items for women of every age.
Vera Bradley Mission, Vision & Values
Vera Bradley Mission Statement
We believe that women have their own secret language. Only we can make every floor a dance floor, every moment a memory and beauty a part of every day. As a company for women by women, we understand the need for a flat iron cover and that extra pocket so you don’t lose your lipstick. At Vera Bradley, we are committed to creating beautiful solutions that are both colorful and functional.
Vera Bradley Values
- Empathy
- Kindness
- Ingenuity
- Tenacity
- Thoughtfulness
- Optimism
| Headquarter | 2208 Production Rd Fort Wayne, IN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.verabradley.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Tel | 877-708-8372 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | VRA |
Vera Bradley Competitors
Vera Bradley competitors include Kate Spade, Warby Parker, Macy's, and Lacoste. Vera Bradley ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Vera Bradley compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Vera Bradley Employees
22 employees at Vera Bradley have reviewed Vera Bradley 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 22 Vera Bradley employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Vera Bradley are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Vera Bradley, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Vera Bradley are pleased with their team. 22 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Vera Bradley are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Vera Bradley believe the environment at Vera Bradley is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Vera Bradley is comfortably fast. About 83% of the employees at Vera Bradley work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Vera Bradley are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Vera Bradley - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Fort Wayne, IN about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Fort Wayne, IN employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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.
Vera Bradley KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Vera Bradley's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Vera Bradley employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Vera Bradley CEO & Leadership
Vera Bradley CEO - Robert Wallstrom
73 /100
Robert’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Fort Wayne, IN. Vera Bradley’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees and Female employees. Compared to Vera Bradley’s competitors, Robert Wallstrom ranks right above Warby Parker CEO Neil Blumenthal & David Gilboa. Under Wallstrom’s leadership, Vera Bradley employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Retention. Compensation and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Vera Bradley could stand to see real improvement.
Vera Bradley Leadership
The Vera Bradley Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Robert Wallstrom, Senior Vice President of Operations Pamela Sours, and CFO & Executive VP John Enwright
Robert Wallstrom CEO / President
Robert Wallstrom serves as the CEO / President of Vera Bradley.
Pamela Sours Senior Vice President of Operations
Ms. Pamela Sours, also knwon as Pam, serves as Senior Vice President of Operations at Vera Bradley, Inc. since February... read more
John Enwright CFO & Executive VP
Mr. John Enwright has been Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Vera Bradley, Inc. since July 18, 2017.... read more
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Co-Founder & Director
Ms. Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Co-Founded Vera Bradley, Inc. in 1982 and served as its Chief Creative Officer since May... read more
Patricia R. Miller Co-Founder and Director
Ms. Patricia R. Miller co-founded Vera Bradley, Inc. in 1982 and served as its National Spokesperson since June 2010... read more
James Shimizu Vice President, Marketing
James Shimizu serves as the Vice President, Marketing of Vera Bradley.
Stephanie Scheele VP of Marketing
Stephanie Scheele serves as the VP of Marketing of Vera Bradley. Stephanie started at Vera Bradley in Jan of 2014.... read more
Tom Giacalone Vice President / GM, eCommerce, Digital Marketing & Voice of Customer Practice
Tom Giacalone serves as the Vice President / GM, eCommerce, Digital Marketing & Voice of Customer Practice of Vera... read more
Vera Bradley Salaries
How much does Vera Bradley pay?
How much do people at Vera Bradley get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Vera Bradley is $118,071, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,144, or $55 per hour.
At Vera Bradley, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $210,213 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,001 annually. Average Vera Bradley salaries by department include: IT at $98,997, Product at $151,254, Sales at $138,944, and Operations at $92,725. Half of Vera Bradley salaries are above $116,144.
8 employees at Vera Bradley rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings) while 8 employees at Vera Bradley rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $171k | $171k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $242k | $242k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $283k | $283k | 100th Percentile |
$118,071*
Average Compensation
$116,144*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Vera Bradley Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Vera Bradley
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Vera Bradley across various culture dimensions.
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Vera Bradley Perks & Benefits
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Vera Bradley PTO
Vera Bradley's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Vera Bradley's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Vera Bradley Careers
Vera Bradley Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Vera Bradley applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Vera Bradley Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Vera Bradley on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Sales | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Melville | 25% | |
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New York City | 25% | |
Providence | 25% | |
Chattanooga | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Vera Bradley
What is Vera Bradley address?
Vera Bradley location is at 2208 Production Rd
Who is the CEO of Vera Bradley?
Vera Bradley CEO is Robert Wallstrom, their score by employees is 73
What is Vera Bradley eNPS?
The eNPS for Vera Bradley is 33
What is Vera Bradley revenue?
Vera Bradley revenue is $486M
What is the salary for Designer in Vera Bradley?
Designer average salary in the US is 89k
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