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    Bob's Discount Furniture Reviews

    Updated April 9, 2018
    267 reviews

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    Bob's Discount Furniture President and CEO Michael Skirvin
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    103 Ratings

    267 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • Good people to work with, fair pay, good benefits (in 13 reviews)

    • great place to work definitely worth it (in 12 reviews)

    Cons

    • work weekends, and upper management doesn't not communicate with lower management (in 10 reviews)

    • Work life balance is a bit tough, but that's normal in retail (in 5 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      Helpful (8)

      "Great place to work"

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      • Culture & Values
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      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Sales Associate in Cockeysville, MD
      Current Employee - Sales Associate in Cockeysville, MD
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bob's Discount Furniture full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      The company has great core values that align with my personal values - integrity and transparency being the most important to me. The mattresses are such excellent quality product that I can feel really good about representing and I enjoy this area the most- But really it's about the customers. A lot of foot traffic gives me a chance to get a little glimpse into the lives of all that I speak to - and to me these customers' stories are fascinating. I enjoy the people and Bobs gives me the platform in which to have a connection with them while earning a great living. The product sells itself which allows for very minimal stress on the job. When I go home, I leave my work at work.

      The company has a pretty good paid time off benefit after completing a year of employment. I believe it's like a total of almost 4 weeks off which is nice.

      Bob's promotes from within often so there are lots of opportunities for advancement - especially is you are available to relocate.

      Cons

      Work life balance can be challenging due to retail hours.
      There aren't any cons past the demands of the retail schedule.

      Advice to Management

      For a sales associate position consider implementing a rotating weekend off per month (if the employee wants it) as so many other companies do. I truly believe this would give the employee a refreshed outlook and also bring in a larger quantity of qualified candidates seeking employment with the company.

      Bob's Discount Furniture Response

      Nov 10, 2017 – Regional HR Director

      We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the comment you posted on Glassdoor. We’ve worked hard to create this atmosphere, and if it changes, please let us know. We know the managers and... More

    2. "Great place"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Great work life balance
      Rude customers

      Cons

      Pay is okay
      Bad management
      Place smells

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    3. "Sales"

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      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Sales Consultant in Saint Peters, MO
      Current Employee - Sales Consultant in Saint Peters, MO
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bob's Discount Furniture part-time

      Pros

      Fantastic environment, my team is great and we all get along, rarely any conflict amongst the sales associates when it comes to commission, great pay, easy scheduling, management actually cares about their employees and they always go the extra mile for us, 30% off discount, over all a great healthy company to work for.

      Cons

      For me this isn’t an issue but it may be for others, it is a draw commission based sales team and other than that I actually have to sit here and try to come up with another possible downfall to working for Bobs so I’m going to leave it at that.

      Advice to Management

      Ask more questions during huddles and give more advice to sales associates on (how) they can improve their weaknesses to become a more efficient and successful sales associate.

    4. "Sales"

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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Sales in Greenwood, IN
      Former Employee - Sales in Greenwood, IN
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Bob's Discount Furniture full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great management and great business module.

      Cons

      Prices are similar to most furniture stores.

      Advice to Management

      Actually management is great. No advice.

    5. "From stores to the home office - great employer"

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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bob's Discount Furniture full-time

      Pros

      Culture, benefits, growth, training, advancement opportunity

      Cons

      Even if I could, there's nothing I'd change. A+ employer.

      Bob's Discount Furniture Response

      Mar 19, 2018 – Zone Vice President

      Thank you for taking the time to review Bob's! Our people are our greatest assets and we are delighted to hear you are having a positive experience. Thank you for being a part of our Team.

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Place is like family"

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      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Office Associate
      Current Employee - Office Associate
      Recommends

      I have been working at Bob's Discount Furniture full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great work environment. Pay is decent. Easy to be promoted. Monthly bonus!!

      Cons

      The computer system is hard to learn but easy once you understand it

      Bob's Discount Furniture Response

      Mar 19, 2018 – Zone Vice President

      Thank you for taking the time to share your Bob's experience with us. As we continue to grow, our associates feedback is helpful to pinpoint our areas of opportunity and we appreciate your candor... More

    7. "Show your employees that you care."

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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Sales Associate in Hyattsville, MD
      Former Employee - Sales Associate in Hyattsville, MD
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Bob's Discount Furniture part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good, hard working people on sales team.

      Cons

      Pay an hourly wage that doesn't have to be paid back. Great sales people who will be looking for better compensation elsewhere. Sales are the backbone of the company. They can make you or break you.

    8. "Retail sales"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Bob's Discount Furniture full-time

      Pros

      Met some great customers to meet.

      Cons

      Unqualified buyers will burn you out. Employee rules not distributed evenly

    9. "A good company to work for."

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      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Going on 8 years with company and store management does not micro-manage like other furniture retailers do. You can pretty much pick your own schedule as per whether you prefer opening or closing. As long as you're a competent salesperson and show up on time and don't cause any unnecessary drama you'll have a good experience. Store management is hands on as much as you need.

      Cons

      Company's software system such as order entry isn't the best. Kind of outdated and very slow at times. Company doesn't have Email for it's sales team which I can't understand. Customer service isn't the best either as consumers and sales staff might have to wait 10 mins or more to speak with a CSM. Don't love that the store is open till 10 pm but that's retail and some employees prefer to close.

      Advice to Management

      8 years with company and why no email for sales staff ?

    10. "Don't be fooled by the FAKE personna"

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      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Sales Manager
      Former Employee - Sales Manager
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Bob's Discount Furniture full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Benefits and company matching 401K

      Cons

      Company presents fake work environment. No diversity. Company culture is lacking. No such thing as the Bobs way. Corporate is a joke.

      Advice to Management

      Review your staff TOP down. Starting with corporate

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