Toxic Work Environment - Account Executive Stark Carpet Employee Review

1.0
Aug 11, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Match your benefits Accrue hours every month for PTO

Cons

High turnover Ever changing work hours Toxic work environment No real opportunity to grow

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Stark Carpet Response
3y
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. To provide some context: while there is always room for improvement in retaining our team members, our turnover rate has been steadily trending downward and is currently at its lowest point in the last 12 months. We have invested in development initiatives that set our team members up for sustained success in their career paths. Growth opportunities are always there for STARKies with a Next Level approach and demonstrated success! I am sorry to hear about the negative aspects of your experience with STARK. We have learned that someone's local experiences with their team and manager are more impactful on their experience than anything else. This year, we have placed significant emphasis on Leadership Training for managers in all departments around the country, and will continue to do so. If you would like to discuss the specific issues you experiencing in greater detail, please reach out to me directly at cstark@starkcarpet.com and/or our HR team (HR@starkcarpet.com) to continue the conversation. Sincerely, Chad Stark CEO

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Culture and workplace is Good. Management is supportive.

Cons

The management is AI forward, but the tech stack is legacy.

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Stark Carpet Response
1mo
Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience and for your positive words about our culture and management team. We're glad to hear that support and collaboration are coming through in your day-to-day work. Your feedback on our technology infrastructure is noted and appreciated. Modernizing our systems is something we are actively investing in, and input from team members who work within these tools every day is valuable as we make those decisions. We're happy to have you on the team and encourage you to continue sharing your perspective with leadership as we continue to evolve. Best, Chad Stark CEO
2.0
May 11, 2026
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Pros

Stark has a good reputation within the industry, so most designers will engage... not incredibly hard to get appointments

Cons

The prospecting process is fundamentally broken. While there is a CRM in place, it’s rarely used properly. The showroom manager seldom updates account assignments, and account managers rarely log emails, calls, or meaningful activity. As a result, when someone uncovers an account that hasn’t been touched in years and successfully re-engages the client, another rep can easily claim they’ve been actively managing the relationship all along. The current system disproportionately benefits long-term employees while also reducing the need for management oversight and accountability leadership.

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Stark Carpet Response
2mo
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I appreciate your recognition of Stark’s reputation within the industry and the relationships our teams have built over the years. I also take your concerns regarding CRM usage, account ownership, and accountability seriously, as a transparent and consistent prospecting process is important to both fairness and client service. We recognize there are opportunities to improve how account activity is tracked and managed, and we are actively working to strengthen accountability and operational consistency across the organization. As an active employee, I’d also encourage you to continue sharing your perspective directly with myself, your manager or leadership team so we can better address these concerns constructively. Thank you again for your honest feedback and for being part of Stark. Best, Chad Stark CEO
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