Mattress Firm
Company Size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Company Type
Private
Industry
Other
City/State
Houston, Texas
Company
Description
The Mattress Firm story began when a single location in Houston, TX first opened its doors in 1986. From the very beginning, the company set out to be a different kind of mattress retailer, focused on creating a unique shopping experience . By 1994, Mattress Firm had added several new locations throughout the state of Texas.
Mattress Firm grew exponentailly, adding new corporate stor ...More
The Mattress Firm story began when a single location in Houston, TX first opened its doors in 1986. From the very beginning, the company set out to be a different kind of mattress retailer, focused on creating a unique shopping experience . By 1994, Mattress Firm had added several new locations throughout the state of Texas.
Mattress Firm grew exponentailly, adding new corporate stores and franchises at a remarkable pace. The company owned and operated approximately 702 locations across North America and was coonsidered the second-largest independent retailer in the country.
Mattress Firm has continued its remarkable growth ever since; with plans a strategic growth plan to be at 1,000 stores through acquisitions and organic growth. What began as a single location in 1986 has grown to become one of the largest and most successful specialty bedding companies in the world.
HideHiring Data:
| 2011 Hires |
| Entry-Level |
Intern |
Master's |
|
500 |
15 |
80 |
| 2010 Hires |
| Entry-Level |
Intern |
Master's |
|
65 |
20 |
10 |
| 2009 Hires |
| Entry-Level |
Intern |
Master's |
|
75 |
15 |
5 |
| 2008 Hires |
| Entry-Level |
Intern |
Master's |
|
65 |
15 |
4 |
| 2007 Hires |
| Entry-Level |
Intern |
Master's |
|
105 |
23 |
5 |
| 2006 Hires |
| Entry-Level |
Intern |
Master's |
|
300 |
0 |
0 |
| 2005 Hires |
| Entry-Level |
Intern |
Master's |
|
196 |
0 |
0 |
| 2004 Hires |
| Entry-Level |
Intern |
Master's |
|
180 |
0 |
0 |
Top 5 Most Desired Majors for 2011 New Hires:
- Management
- Marketing
- Communications
- Psychology
- Hospitality/Hotel/Rest. Mgmt.
Top Candidate
Characteristics
- Interviewing / Communication Skills
- Internship / Experience
- Major / Degree
- College Graduated From
- Personal Appearance
- Peace Corps / other social service
- GPA
- Computer Skills
- Other:
Hired employees with online degrees
YES
Job types available for new hires
- Customer Service
- Sales
Top three ways that recruit job applicants
- College campus career fairs
- College career websites/postings
- Job websites (Indeed, monster.com, etc)
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