Do the right thing when no one is watching. Be honest with yourself and others. Demonstrate company values by being consistent in decisions and execution. Exhibit servant leadership by putting the needs of others first. Consistently exceed the expectations of the people around you. Serve your community and find opportunities to GIVE BIG. Live with a spirit of optimism and enthusiasm every day. Focus on learning and striving to improve yourself and others. Find ways to celebrate and acknowledge the success of those around you. Part-time Sales, Store Management, Market Training, Market Recruiting, Multi-Unit Management, Market Manager At Mattress Firm since: 2005 What is an important accomplishment you've achieved at Mattress Firm? Up to this point in my career with Mattress Firm my most important accomplishment would have to be when I managed the number one store in the company. Why do you like working at Mattress Firm? I like working at Mattress Firm because it allows for me to be Dennis.
At work I can be passionate, execute visions, and provide a better life for my internal and external customers. These are things I envisioned as a child, changing the world one person at a time. How would you describe the growth opportunity at Mattress Firm? The opportunity for growth is high at Mattress Firm; Understand it will be like anything else in life, you will only get out of it what you put in. Positions at Mattress Firm are earned through hard work and performance regardless of tenure. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? 1. Spending time with family 2. Going to church Mattress Firm offers an extensive range of competitive benefits designed to support you, your family, and your life. Below is a brief overview of the benefits available. To learn more aboutMattress Firm Reviews Filter Filter 1,700 Employee Reviews Popular Rating Date Great training that has continued throughout (in 84 reviews) The training program is top-notch (in 81 reviews) Work life Balance is a little off (in 213 reviews) Long hours and work every weekend (in 131 reviews) Mar 2, 2017 Pros The culture is amazing and the people treat you like family.
No one is breathing down your beck they treat you like an adult. Cons Hours are pretty long and work weekends. That is about my only thing that I can say to be a con. Mar 2, 2017 I worked at Mattress Firm full-time Pros Self-accountable work environmentPlenty of "down" time in between salesIncome potential entirely based on yourself as long as your'e able to sell and be in a high-traffic storeCulture of family within Mattress Firm (noticeable across country) Cons Politics within managementMandatory weekendsOnly 10 days of vacation / sick days per year with no personal time off (unpaid or paid)Management politics as with any corporationHard to have social life since hours are until 8, weekends are mandatory, and holidays are extended hours (up to 12) for several days in a row (again, mandatory). Advice to Management Transparency to every employee Mar 1, 2017 I have been working at Mattress Firm full-time (More than a year) Pros Pleanty Of Time To Get Things Done And Now Pressure.Work Load Light And Easy.Requestion Off Time Is Easy.-Hope your earning good money to take off.
Cons Lots of Down Time.-If you are good with time managment then you will love it!Must Be Strong In Sales.-Hourly Pay Is Not Great. Advice to Management Spend More Time In Stores Is this helpful? The community relies on everyone sharing – Add Anonymous Review Feb 23, 2017 I worked at Mattress Firm full-time (More than 10 years) Pros Chances to move up in company Cons Not very good work life balance Advice to Management Work Life balance Feb 24, 2017 I worked at Mattress Firm (More than 3 years) Pros You work in a laid back environment; a room full of beds!Most of the people who work there have been cool. I've maintained Friendships with a lot of these fellows.Mattresses have a high mark up too! That means the closer to ticket price, you'll be set for the day! Maximize those sales and sell accessories aka essentials...To quote the Legendary Kirk Goldin: "A mattress....is like a cake....And the essentials, are like the icing on the cake." He hit the nail on the head! Who'd want a plain boring cake!?
Go hard or go home! Open to close 10-9The nice thing is most work 4 daysWorking alone does get lonelyManagement changes a lot Advice to Management Understand that some of us truly value this job. It's a lot of stress going down the chain, but we do what we must....and if you guys are hiring I'd love to come back! I'm much more mature these days and learned right from wrong ! Feb 22, 2017 I have been working at Mattress Firm full-time (More than 3 years) Pros Mattress firm strongly develops their people, and while there are ups and downs in the sales side of things (which is a majority of the business), their top-down approach makes this a wonderful company to work for. Cons The hours are long, and the expectations are ceaseless. Advice to Management Keep up the good work. Feb 22, 2017 I have been working at Mattress Firm full-time Pros Great Company with awesome culture! Cons In dustry has been hit hard this year, but management makes adjustments to overcome loss in business with bonuses.
Advice to Management Area Managers need more time to assist their stores, should be more salay based pay and less dependant on personal sales. Feb 20, 2017 I have been working at Mattress Firm full-time (More than a year) Pros Okay work hours, holiday pay, sometimes weekends off, good work atmosphere Cons Hard to get hired for infirm positions, have to work weekends sometimes or late nights Advice to Management Look into people that work in this company already. Some of the people got more experience and work really hard and don't get picked for position, but people with less expires and less work effort get picked. Feb 27, 2017 Helpful (3) I worked at Mattress Firm full-time (Less than a year) Pros If your strapped for cash the pay is 50 hours per week x $15.75. Company Kool Aid is drinkable for 4 to 5 months. Cons Here's the absolute bottom line on pay, post first 60 days. Hourly wage ($15.75) x 50 hours a week. This is guaranteed 'draw'. In order to make over the draw, you have to gross over $17,700 per 15 day period.