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
Aug 14, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility - MK is designed so that you can do as little or as much as you want. If you only want to make an extra $100 per month or if you want to become a National director with the whole pink caddie thing. It's all up to you, you make your own goals and decide when to reach them. Compensation - there is no middle man or cut that MK takes from your profits it is a simple you buy wholesale and sell retail. You buy for $5 and sell for $10. For signing up team members you get 4% to 9%+ on their purchases (not their sales). The cars of course are wonderful 2yr lease or a monthly check in the mail very nice. Not to mention period prizes you get based on inventory purchased. Jewelery, purses, and lots more that you win along the way. Enjoyability - MK ladies are wonderful the support is great and the spirits of everyone are amazing. The job is fun you can't get much better than to get paid to play with makeup and have parties!

Cons

Haven't come across any yet although I don't know if they offer any benefits like health/dental etc

5.0
Aug 8, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Mary Kay allows you to work as much or as little as you want. But you do have to WORK. It is not a "get rich quick" scheme where you just sit back and let others do the work for you. If you want to do something for a living that is fun and doesn't usually FEEL like work and you are self-motivated, this is a great company to work for. Mary Kay was formed with the woman in mind. The mother, the wife, the independent woman who is a go-getter is who Mary Kay built this business for. Even if you are a little shy and don't consider yourself the "sales type" MK will teach you what to do but it IS UP TO YOU to do it.

Cons

If you want a job where you just sit around and get paid even when there is no work to be done, this is not for you. it is not like being a receptionist in an office where you can just sit and read a magazine when the phone isn't ringing. You have to WORK in order to make money. It is only a downside if you are not willing to work or follow the few rules put upon us. Anyone who has a negative view of this company has it because they did not want to work and/or did not follow the guidelines. I went from being a director to just being a consultant but it was my own fault, not that of Mary Kay. They want us to succeed. If we do not succeed it is because we are not working the business. This is a very simple concept of a business. It is not easy. You have to work and get out of your comfort zone. If you can do that, you can work through the difficulties of being in direct sales.

5.0
Jul 19, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It's a wonderful opportunity for a women who wants to establish herself in the community and become financially stable. It gives us the opportunity to stay home and raise a family (if applicable) and also give us incentives to succeed. I started with the company a year ago and when 100% focused on the company I always do well.

Cons

Establishing new leads can be difficult for new business. I find it difficult because I am not like the average consultant who does this full time, and I especially do not like talking to strangers. The great thing about going to the Mary Kay meetings is that they help you with different ideas of gaining new business. However if you do not go the the classes it can be frustrating and you're career will stand still therefore you need to have self discipline.

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