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William Penn

4.2
based on 89 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 89 reviews
highly rated categories
11% above
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Work-life balance, Work satisfaction, Skill development

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
85% employees reported
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
44% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
58% employees reported
No travel
No travel
40% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
6 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
2 employees reported
Health insurance
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 89 reviews

Overall Rating

4.2/5
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Category Ratings

4.3

Work-life balance

4.3

Work satisfaction

4.2

Skill development

4.1

Job security

4.0

Company culture

3.8

Salary

3.5

Promotions

William Penn is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 89 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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Gender Based Ratings at William Penn
based on 88 reviews
3.0
Rated by 16 Women
Rated 4.7 for Job security and 4.2 for Work-life balance
4.3
Rated by 72 Men
Rated 4.3 for Work-life balance and 4.3 for Work satisfaction

Work Policy at William Penn

based on 13 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
85%
Hybrid
15%

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Critically Rated for
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Promotions
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Company culture
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Primary Work Policy
Work from office
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67% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees
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Rating by Men Employees
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Job security
4.1
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William Penn Salaries

William Penn salaries have received with an average score of 3.8 out of 5 by 89 employees.

Senior Brand Ambassador

(26 salaries)
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

Brand Ambassador

(23 salaries)
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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

(9 salaries)
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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Senior Sales Executive

(8 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr

Retail Store Manager

(8 salaries)
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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 3.5. 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 skill development, based on 80+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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