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William Penn
4.2
based on 86 Reviews
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Company Summary
William Penn is a leading retailer of fine writing instruments in India, addressing the market demand for premium stationery and accessories.
Overall Rating
4.2/5
based on 86 reviews

8% above
industry average

Highly rated for
Work-life balance, Work satisfaction, Job security
Work Policy

Monday to Friday
43% employees reported

Flexible timing
57% employees reported

No travel
38% employees reported

Day shift
100% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
6 employees reported
Cafeteria
2 employees reported
Health insurance
2 employees reported
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About William Penn
Founded in2002 (23 yrs old)
India Employee Count201-500
Global Employee Count201-500
India HeadquartersBanglore, India
Office Locations
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Websitewilliampenn.net
Primary Industry
Other Industries
William Penn (P) Ltd was established in India during 2002 and was the first multi-brand retailer to offer fine writing instruments to consumers in India.
The first store in Koramangala, Bangalore was conceived as a walk through format stationery store to sell premium products, at that time an innovative concept. However, more than the success it achieved in selling conventional stationery, it helped discover the enormous interest of the Indian customer in acquiring fine writing instruments, hitherto unavailable in the Indian markets. This gave birth to our first Penn store @ Forum Mall, Bangalore which opened in 2004, where we showcase popular international brands like Montblanc, Caran d’Ache, Sailor, Sheaffer, Lamy, Lapis Bard etc, the likes of which were earlier not seen on shelves of the Indian stores.
In the years that followed, the company has gone from strength to strength establishing 32 stores across India, in major cities, including Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai, Ahmedabad,Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, & Calicut besides the five stores in Bangalore, therefore making William Penn the largest fine writing instruments chain of stores in India. To compliment writing instruments, the company has added high quality & premium brands in men’s accessories to its list of offering.
The E-Commerce portal set up in 2007 (www.williampenn.net) allows customers to browse and shop from the comfort of their home both within India and beyond.
The strong distribution network across India and the customised services offered to corporate clients in all the major cities has further strengthened the customer bond. It is therefore no surprise that William Penn has earned the distinction of becoming the single largest independent distributor of Sheaffer Writing Instruments in the world. William Penn has also recently bagged the exclusive Distribution Rights for Lamy Brand in India.
William Penn Ratings
based on 86 reviews
Overall Rating
4.2/5
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Category Ratings
4.3
Work-life balance
4.2
Work satisfaction
4.1
Job security
4.1
Skill development
4.0
Company culture
3.8
Salary
3.6
Promotions
William Penn is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 86 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Overall Rating | 4.2/5 based on 86 reviews | 3.4/5 based on 103 reviews | 3.9/5 based on 159 reviews | 3.5/5 based on 155 reviews |
Highly Rated for | Work-life balance Work satisfaction Skill development | No highly rated category | No highly rated category | No highly rated category |
Critically Rated for | No critically rated category | Promotions Salary Company culture | Promotions | Promotions Salary Work satisfaction |
Primary Work Policy | - | Work from office 100% employees reported | Work from office 80% employees reported | Work from office 93% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 2.7 Poor rated by 16 women | 3.5 Good rated by 20 women | 3.6 Good rated by 53 women | 4.5 Good rated by 21 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.3 Good rated by 69 men | 3.3 Average rated by 77 men | 4.0 Good rated by 97 men | 3.3 Average rated by 119 men |
Job security | 4.1 Good | 3.0 Average | 3.6 Good | 3.4 Average |
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William Penn Salaries
William Penn salaries have received with an average score of 3.8 out of 5 by 86 employees.
Senior Brand Ambassador
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
Brand Ambassador
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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
Store Manager
(14 salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
Sales Executive
(13 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
Assistant Store Manager
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
Senior Sales Executive
(8 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr
Retail Store Manager
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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr
Manager- Corporate Sales
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₹9 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
Supervisor
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₹3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
Corporate Manager
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₹7.6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
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William Penn FAQs
When was William Penn founded?
William Penn was founded in 2002. The company has been operating for 23 years primarily in the Other sector.
Where is the William Penn headquarters located?
William Penn is headquartered in Banglore.
How many employees does William Penn have in India?
William Penn currently has approximately 200+ employees in India.
Does William Penn have good work-life balance?
William Penn has a work-life balance rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 80+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 73% employees rated William Penn 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read William Penn reviews for more details
Is William Penn good for career growth?
Career growth at William Penn is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.6. 73% employees rated William Penn 4 or above, while 27% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading William Penn reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros of working in William Penn?
Working at William Penn offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for work life balance, work satisfaction and job security, based on 80+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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