Build.com reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(310 total reviews)

Nicole Creech

52% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Build.com has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 310 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Build.com employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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310 reviews
1.0
Mar 31, 2016

Prepare for emotional destruction

Anonymous employee
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Pros

They bribe you with food on a regular basis. And if you need to gain 20 to 30 lbs this is a good career move.

Cons

If you have a mental breakdown over stress from work and seriously think suicide is an option, don't worry they will fire you anyway. Because they don't want to spend the time with you to figure that you don't matter and are utterly replaceable. In fact they would probably rather you die than file for unemployment.

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Build.com Response
9y
Clearly from your response here, you had a really negative experience at Build.com. There isn't really much to address here as lots of your accusations are coming from a point of anger and frustration. I hope you find better luck with future employers.
1.0
Mar 22, 2016

Not a fun job

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I liked working in Chico

Cons

Company is not in good condition Pay is below average Managers are hard to work with

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Build.com Response
9y
Based on a one star review, and such little information, its difficult to provide you any meaningful feedback. I hope you find better prospects in your future employment.
3.0
Mar 15, 2016

A good starting place

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Working at build.com came with many perks. Weekly win friday's where beer is served at the end of your shift, casual and friendly co-workers who were always offering to help you learn the ropes, great benefits and other perks including quarterly awards, fiscal year parties, and provided lunch during busy times of the year.

Cons

This place is extremely cut throat and competitive. It is a sales based company, so if sales fall below goals then, you guessed it, bye-bye quarterly bonus. At the time this affected the entire company. They are no stranger to mass layoffs when mommy company tightens the belt around the waist line. The office is crowded, loud and can often be difficult to get any work done. Some office culture exists where favoritism out shines performance. Get in with the right group of people and you can find yourself getting out of the worst workplace situations you could think of. Lost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars? Not a problem if you're close with the right people.

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Build.com Response
9y
Thank you for your response. I think you hit the nail on the head with the pro's you mentioned here. As far as your cons go, I wouldn't disagree that our sales environment can be tough. We manage by the numbers and if you can't consistently generate good numbers, it is difficult. It can also be loud and crowded depending on where you work. When you talk about favoritism vs performance, I can't say definitively that isn't always the case, however from all the promotions I've been involved in, its a meritocracy. We are very good here about forgiving mistakes in the event you "own it." If you hide out or cover up mistakes, or fail to claim responsibility, you are more likely to be treated harshly for a minor offense than coming clean for a major one. It is not a matter of who you know, but whether you communicate in advance rather than hide out. And while you see insourced management as a problem, I see it as a huge benefit, as we are a culture that promotes from within. Thank you for your feedback as it makes us better.
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