Does Kent Building pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kent Building employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kent Building. This rating has decreased by 20% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kent Building?

28% of Kent Building employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kent Building 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kent Building?

Sales Associate (29) , Assistant Manager (19) , Cashier (18) , Store Manager (13) , Associate (6) , Manager (6) , Material Handler (4) , Office Manager (4) , Yard Associate (4) , Zone Manager (4) , Assistant Store Manager (3) , Customer Service Associate (3) , Department Manager (3) , Front End Cashier (3) , Sales Associate - Paint Department (3)

What are the pros of working at Kent Building according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 24 reviews)); "this company has a great benefit plan and paid vacation and sick days." ((in 23 reviews)); "Flexible Easy work Good coworkers" ((in 9 reviews)); "Growth opportunities that expand beyond Kent Building Supplies, being part of JDI." ((in 6 reviews)); "Good training" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Kent Building according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary low everything it sucked" ((in 10 reviews)); "Requires some long hours and a large amount of commitment." ((in 5 reviews)); "Morale is low and pressure to produce high" ((in 4 reviews)); "Work life balance can be difficult to juggle with the schedule expected from managers" ((in 3 reviews))

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44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity and inclusion

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.6

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

2.5

Culture and values

2.5

Senior management

Reviews by job title

53 reviews

5.0

7 Nov 2024

Best Retail Store to work

Retail sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great Place to Build Product Knowledge: Kent offers hands-on experience with building materials and products, making it easy to learn and assist customers effectively. Supportive Team and Opportunities for Growth: The team-oriented environment encourages collaboration, and there are clear paths for internal promotions if you’re dedicated. Valuable Customer Service Experience: Daily customer interactions help build confidence and strong communication skills, valuable in any customer service or sales role. Practical Retail Skills: Working at Kent provides experience with operating machinery, managing inventory, and using ERP systems like Dynamics 365.

Cons

Everything is really amazing over there and I do not see any areas of improvement.

5.0

3 May 2024

Great place to work!

Hr manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Discounts (in store, hotels/car rentals, auto & home insurance and more) Continued learning Professional support Career opportunities

Cons

Fast-paced work environment can be challenging for some.

1.0

17 Feb 2025

Not a great place

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Health insurance Gym Employee discounts

Cons

Too much micromanaging Unclear instructions Disrespectful treatment Low salary Low opportunity to growth Lack of leadership Unprofessional behaviour Very poor communication Lack of innovation

3.0

12 Oct 2025

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Rebuyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

low stresss, easy transportation, good people

Cons

low salary, low career opportunities

1.0

2 Apr 2025

Low Pay Rate

Continuous improvement specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work culture and opportunities to grow

Cons

Low pay compared to market and industry standard

3.0

7 May 2026

Growth opportunities and store discounts, but team impact varies

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Future growth opportunities - Discounts at store purchases

Cons

- Work experience might be great or very bad depending on which team and/or leader the person is under

4.0

16 Jun 2025

Great place to grow

Seasonal department manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Internal growth opportunities, and great people.

Cons

High expectation of customer satisfaction.

5.0

8 Jan 2024

Good place to work!

Appliance sales specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Safe environment, a lot of opportunities to grow.

Cons

Low salaries, repetitive tasks, and old processes.

2.0

26 Mar 2025

Company Culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Base salary is on par with the market

Cons

- Although mentioned a lot, opportunity for growth is not considered by immediate leaders - Some department's work culture is not friendly and could be very rude as a group

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