Mary Kay reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(1,019 total reviews)

Ryan Rogers

73% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Mary Kay has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,019 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mary Kay employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
Nov 19, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You have complete control over your financial future, your time and how fast and far you want to advance in the company. There are no territories or quotas, no boss telling you what to do and determining what the job says you're worth instead of what you're worth. As a brand new beauty consultant you make as a much profit from your sales (50%) as a National Sales Director whose been in the company for 30 years. YOu also have a choice to build your team and get between a 4% -13% comission on what they sell and it comes directly from the company. YOu can earn the use of a FREE Mary Kay car, get a new one every two years or you choose cash compensation instead monthly ($375-$900). More women avg. $100,000 year than w any other company in the world and it only costs $100 to start ! YOu constantly get praise and recognition for everything you do - the most positive & supportive enviornment I've EVER been around ! It's like a self improvement course you get paid for since it dramatically improves your self confidence and personal growth. Because it is a consumable product , you constantly have a reorder business. The company's priorities are faith 1st, family 2nd and career 3rd and everyone operates with the Golden Rule. It is one of the best decisions I've ever made !

Cons

If you dont do anything, you dont get paid

5.0
Nov 18, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

My #1 reason for loving Mary Kay is the personal growth. When I started my business 2 1/2 years ago, there was no way that I could stand in front of a group of people and speak. Now, I am comfortable speaking, sharing, and selling. Another reason I love my MK is the extra money that it has allowed my family. I have been fortunate enough to buy plane tickets for our upcoming Disney trip and, just recently, Murray-our new family pet.

Cons

Any downsides experienced are dealing with the emotional roller coaster--as with any business that you put your heart into and want to succeed at. It is completely about learning to pick yourself up when you've gotten nothing but rejections. This business is workable...if you are willing to work it.

5.0
Nov 18, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The best reason to work for Mary Kay is that it is very family centered. I have the chance to set my own schedule, decided how much I want to make and not have to meet any sales quotes. I can promote myself into the next postition when every I wish. I can earn a company car just by working by businesses as little as 12 hours a week or as much as 40 hours a week. No one tells me when I have to be in or when I can take off if there is a family crisis.

Cons

At the moment the only downside is that there are no benefits unless you are in top level postition.

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