The people, the training and the experience. I am so happy to be working here. I have learned so much and I am hoping for a permanent position with them.
What I wish was different
The pay can always be better but nothing other than that.
Advice
Be yourself in an interview. I missed out on too many positions because I got nervous. Do your research on the company and prepare yourself for the interview. Be confident and do your best to enjoy the experience.
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Sales Management Intern
May - August 2019 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
I liked the sales experience that I got. I also enjoyed all of my coworkers and the autonomy that I was given.
What I wish was different
Upper Management.
Advice
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Retail Salesperson
January 2019 • King of Prussia, PA
What I liked
I like the relaxed environment of the store. It is not high pressure sales because when people come in they are usually looking to buy a mattress and you just have to spend a lot of time showing them what might suith them best.
What I wish was different
I did not receive the same type of commission as those who had been there longer or had passed a specific test that they had to pass to receive full commission. So, I worked a lot of hourly wage hours and did not receive a lot of commission for doing much of the same work as others who work there.
Advice
Get your degree. You do not want to be stuck in a job where you are making a little more than minimum wage because you do not have options. Use all of your experiences to your benefit. Working a job like this, helps with communications skills because you really have to be able to communicate with the buyer to figure out what the buyer wants.
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Part time sales
May 2019 • Quincy, MA
What I liked
The hours were flexible
What I wish was different
No
Advice
Be comfortable speaking to strangers
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Sales associate
April 2019 • Terre Haute, IN
What I liked
I love the supportive team and thorough training provided.
What I wish was different
I wish I had found the job earlier.
Advice
Training is so important. Don’t slack off and be thorough
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Sales Associate
May - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
The feeling of helping people find a better nights sleep.
What I wish was different
Part-timers did not get as many selling opportunities as they deserved.
Advice
Being kind and respectful to guests will help you gain their trust and respect and make you more successful.
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Sales Associate
May - July 2018 • Longview, TX
What I liked
Learning a new industry
What I wish was different
Closer to home
Advice
Get as much information as possible and don't cheapen your product
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Manager on duty
May - July 2018 • Rockwall, TX
What I liked
I loved meeting so many great people. Mattress Firm really is just one big family! Everyone there had lots of experience and were able to help me learn how to become a great salesman.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to meet more of the great people who worked there.
Advice
In the beginning its going to be hard. There is going to be a lot to learn and take in but once you know it all you'll start to be more confident and be the best salesperson you can be. The job will get easier and you'll notice your making money just based off the fact that people like you. It's a great experience if you give it a chance.
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Sales and Marketing Intern
May - August 2018 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
How much confidence it gave me.
What I wish was different
The other interns
Advice
It is not as easy as it seems, and it does take skill to be a successful salesperson.
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Porter
May 2018 • Winston-Salem, NC
What I liked
I loved the opportunity to work with intelligent like-minded individuals who could show me the different effective techniques involved with sales.
What I wish was different
I wish I had worked closer to my home.
Advice
Be prepared to dig in and become committed to your job. Otherwise, it is hard to be successful if you’re not willing to fully commit your attention to it.
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Sales Intern (Other Industries)
May - August 2018 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
I liked how the company treated you just like any other employee that they'd take on full time - we received the same training, respect, and were held to the same standards as the employees we worked with.
What I wish was different
I wish that that internship had more guidance for the internship portions, the actual career portion was phenomenal though.
Advice
Get ready to work; however, this is probably going to be one of the first jobs you'll have that you can actually see your hard work paying off almost instantly.
