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Kitchen Designer - Kitchen Designer Builders Surplus Employee Review

1.0
21 Mar 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Hmmm. Most employees are great to work with but they go through a lot of people.

Cons

You will be hired under false promises and told you will be getting all kinds of things (raises, training, lots of bonuses due to high sales) But in reality the stores sales are from 150k to 210k max and as a designer your expected to bring in 40k - 50k along with 2-3 other designers plus yourself. The sales do not support the sales goals that you will be evaluated on to get your raises. They also use non standard programs that are rarely used and offer zero training for them! You will also have tons of projects and sales building ideas created but are never fully finished or used. The main store in Louisville you have to argue and hope they actually send you what you need for your sales as well. The owner will also throw you under the bus if there is a complaint even if the employees are correct! Do not expect to get paid for what you know, 21 years of being a designer you still will not be paid what you would start out at at one of the big box stores!!!

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5.0
9 Sept 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Bonus Structure is 1% of net income for the month. Averaging around $25,000 annually.

Cons

Inadequate Training. Mostly left to learn on your own.

4.0
21 Jun 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great retail setting, closes on Sundays and most major holidays

Cons

Retail and sales based employment and benefits, no such thing as job security.

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