Is Pella a good company to work for?

Pella has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,285 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at Pella to a friend and 68% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Pella have been left by employees working as Intern , Human Resources and Department Manager .

Does Pella pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pella employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pella. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pella?

63% of Pella employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pella 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pella?

Sales Representative (67) , Department Manager (33) , Trade Sales Representative (30) , Customer Service Representative (28) , Machine Operator (23) , Sales (22) , Outside Sales Representative (21) , Manager (20) , Project Coordinator (20) , Sales Associate (17) , Retail Sales Consultant (16) , Operator (15) , Human Resources (12) , Intern (12) , Sales Manager (12)

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

"They are great at being a people focused culture and there is an unmatched passion for the customers that employees serve." ((in 101 reviews)); "Good pay gets paid weekly" ((in 99 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 94 reviews)); "I also find there to be a good work/life balance and the ability to deselect if needed." ((in 39 reviews)); "Great opportunity to control your own income and run your own business within Pella" ((in 29 reviews))

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

"Poor management and could never get a full 40hr work week" ((in 78 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 37 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 23 reviews)); "Poor training." ((in 20 reviews)); "Poor leadership and questionable sales tactics." ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pella layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Pella layoffs and their outlook for job security at Pella in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Pella locations?

Pella , Murray , Gettysburg , Chicago , Beltsville , Macomb , Auburn Hills , Carroll , Shenandoah , Sioux Center , Orlando , Rockford , Dallas , Detroit , Troy , Denver , Reidsville , Los Angeles , Parsippany , New York , Greensboro , Des Moines , Portland , Jacksonville , Buffalo , Austin , Minneapolis , Warrenville , Saint Louis , West Caldwell

Pella reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(1,218 total reviews)

Emily Videtto

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68% positive business outlook

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Pella has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,218 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pella employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews

1.0

Nov 25, 2019

Unprofessional & Unfulfilling

Sales consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is a good level of autonomy, as there is with any sales job.

Cons

As a sales rep you are required to work nights & weekends. You travel in and out of strangers homes and are pushed to try and effectively first call close. The training is absolutely non-existent. For such a complex product, you are left to fend for yourself. Management cares about the bottom dollar, period. They are self-absorbed and have the respect of very few people. There is no room to grow or be promoted. You are not rewarded for your hardwork and it is the most stressful environment.

Pella Response

6y

Hello, it's our understanding that you worked for an independently-owned and operated distributor of Pella products. We’re sorry to hear about your experience. While night and evening appointments are often part of the job, our sales team finds this can create flexibility during the week. We know the tools, training, and support required to succeed in sales are critical and we’d like to learn more about your experience. If you’re willing to provide feedback, email us at employerbrand@pella.com.

1.0

Nov 21, 2019

Be Careful

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Trying to grow in a dynamic industry.

Cons

Lack of financial acumen among senior leadership, especially little knowledge regarding variables that drive shareholder value. This results in poor capital allocation, strategic plans and product portfolio decisions. Key financial information is not shared below the executive level, resulting in little team alignment around key performance metrics and drivers. Given the above, the company feels like a slow-moving train-wreck, with little accountability among leadership provided by the BOD.

Pella Response

6y

Hello, thanks for sharing your perspective. We’re proud of the results our business strategy has delivered and know that our growth and success will help us continue to be a thriving, people-focused company for years to come. Team members like you help us to continually improve, and we encourage you to share your suggestions with the leadership team.

5.0

Nov 10, 2019

Good company

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, great company opportunity to grow

Cons

Hard work Long hours, Technical Time management

Pella Response

6y

Hello, thanks for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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