More retail than sales - Kitchen Designer Wren Kitchens Employee Review

2.0
Sep 13, 2018
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Pros

- Great showrooms - Thorough On-boarding process

Cons

Scam-like: - OTE quoted is not achievable unless you are a showroom favourite as management assign leads on this basis & not fairly on rotation. Becoming a showroom favourite is highly unlikely due to getting so few leads; regardless of conversion, it’s justified with revenue full stop. The exception may be starting in the winter sale where you will build your figures rapidly (supposedly). - Target allocation does not reflect the basics eg how many hours worked, some weeks it will simply be revenue target divided between x amount of staff. And yes, it’s weekly with the monthly curve being a total mystery to management. - Earning money even less likely now that margin management & it’s related bonus has been removed. Why? Managers would butt in and offer ridiculously low offers, below the margin, through desperation to get the figures on the board. - A LOT of reception work. That’s where the leads are is clap trap, aside from weekends when there are dedicated lead takers & it’s forbidden for you to try. - Fairly unprofessional management, very emotionally charged. - Expect to get leads/ sales assigned to others without discussion with you. Keeping a written note of all Sales is essential to notice any wrongdoing. - Only part-time hours - The basic is MINIMUM WAGE. Management don’t seem to know that £29k basics are considered fairly entry level in sales, they relate everything back to retail. Or worse, McDonalds. - Constantly laying people off. It seems every time the showroom doesn’t hit target, the bottom in the year to date goes. Nasty if tables are turned & you are the one calling time. My manager did not respond to the expected reference request from my new employer. - Strange sycophantic vibe re the owner Malcolm.

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5.0
Mar 12, 2026
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Pros

I’ve been with Wren Kitchens for about a year now, and my experience has been nothing but positive. The company continues to grow and expand, which creates great opportunities to learn new things and develop professionally. The environment is very collaborative and supportive. There’s a great balance of autonomy in your role while still having the support of teammates and management when needed. My manager has been especially great at providing coaching, guidance, and encouragement that has helped me continue to grow in my role. The benefits are also very competitive, and I really appreciate that there are multiple options available so you can choose the plans that best suit your lifestyle and needs. The PTO offering is competitive as well, which makes it easier to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Overall, it’s been a rewarding experience working for a company that values development, teamwork, and continued growth.

Cons

None that I can think of!

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Wren Kitchens Response
3mo
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave such a thorough and thoughtful review of your experience with Wren! It's so great to hear that your time with the company has been so positive and that you've found the environment supportive and full of opportunities to grow. We're also pleased to hear that the benefits and PTO offerings have helped to support a healthy work-life balance. It's especially encouraging to hear that the support and coaching from your management team have helped you develop in your role. Thank you again for your feedback and for being part of the Wren team, we wish you success in your role!
4.0
Jan 20, 2026
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Pros

Strong opportunity to learn and retain role-specific knowledge. Hands on experience with Salesforce (CRM). Encouraged to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently without over reliance on support. Coworkers are consistently helpful and collaborative within departments. Team culture is supportive and driven to help each other succeed. Customer service processes within the call center are generally well structured. Company provides the necessary tools and supplies to do the job.

Cons

Role requires constant attention to detail, which can be mentally taxing. In some cases, answers for client inquiries require escalation, delaying resolution. Cross department communication and processes outside of the call center can be unclear or inconsistent. Certain policies add extra steps that slow down issue resolution for customers. Pay is acceptable but could be more competitive for the level of responsibility. Fixed schedule (9:00–5:30) offers limited flexibility.

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Wren Kitchens Response
5mo
Hello, thank you for taking the time to share such a comprehensive and thoughtful review of your experience with us. It really helps us deeply understand how our teams feel and understand where improvements may need to be considered. We're really pleased to hear that you've found the team culture supportive, the training and tools effective and that you've had the opportunity to build strong role-specific knowledge and experience. We also appreciate your honest and constructive feedback regarding workload, attention to detail, escalation processes, cross-department communication, flexibility, and compensation. These are important considerations, and insights like yours help inform ongoing discussions around how we can streamline processes, improve clarity between teams, and continue to support our frontline colleagues. If you have any further feedback, suggestions or would like to explain your experience in further detail please don't hesitate to contact us at LetsTalk@Wrenkitchens.com. Thank you again for your openness and engagement. We appreciate your contribution and are glad to have you as part of the Wren team.
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