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GNC Holdings Inc. (General Nutrition Centers) is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based company selling health and nutrition related products, including vitamins, supplements, minerals, herbs, sports nutrition, diet, and energy products. The firm makes Rite Aid private-label products and through a partnership with drugstore.com sells its products online. Altogether, GNC has some 7,200 stores, consisting of 2,900 company-owned stores in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, followed by 2,300 franchised stores in 46 countries, and 2,000 store-within-a-store sites in Rite Aid locations. Since its foundation in the 1930s, GNC has prided itself on offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. The company offers comprehensive benefit plans that promote health and wellness for you and your family, including medical health insurance, prescription drug coverage, matching 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, life insurance, merchandise discounts and more.
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Years of experience at GNC: Newcomers: 38%, Experiencers: 20%, Experts: 19%, Veterans: 23%. GNC employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
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Where did GNC employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before GNC: American Eagle Outfitters, DICK'S Sporting Goods, GameStop. Typical GNC employees have worked at American Eagle Outfitters.
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What industries did GNC employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of GNC: Niche Retailers, Food & Beverage Retailers, Clothing Retailers, Colleges / Universities, Limited-Service Restaurants. GNC employees most likely come from a Niche Retailers industry background.
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Where did GNC employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at GNC: Small: 30%, Medium: 11%, Large: 59%. Most GNC employees have previously worked at large companies.
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How long do people stay in a role at GNC?
Time employed at GNC: <1: 11%, 1-3: 32%, 4-8: 40%, 9-13: 10%, 14-20: 4%, 20+: 3%. Most GNC employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does GNC rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at GNC: 71.7% Male and 28.3% Female. Age ratio at GNC: 16-20: 2%, 21-30: 69%, 31-40: 18%, 41-50: 7%, 51-60: 3%, 60+: 1%. GNC rates - 15.7% less female than the industry average. Most GNC employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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What are the top roles at GNC?
Top roles of GNC: Sales Associate, Store Manager, Manager, Regional Sales Director, Sales. The top role at GNC is Sales Associate.
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Career advancement at GNC: low. GNC ranks low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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What companies do GNC employees go on to work at?
Future employers of GNC: American Eagle Outfitters, Apple, AT&T, DICK'S Sporting Goods, The Vitamin Shoppe. People who work at GNC most typically go on to work for the American Eagle Outfitters.
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Pittsburgh, PA
$73K-$90K / yr. (est.)
About GNC Since 1935, GNC has been a global leader in health and wellness innovation, inspiring people to achieve their goals with a trusted and dynamic range of products. As #TeamGNC, we prioritize our consumers, constantly collaborating and developing ne
Pittsburgh, PA
About GNC Since 1935, GNC has been a global leader in health and wellness innovation, inspiring people to achieve their goals with a trusted and dynamic range of products. As #TeamGNC, we prioritize our consumers, constantly collaborating and developing ne
Moss Beach, CA
$53K-$65K / yr. (est.)
Company Description As the global leader in health and wellness innovation since 1935, GNC motivates people to reach their goals with the most trusted and exciting selection of products in the industry. As #TeamGNC, we work hard to ensure that our consumer
Erie, PA
$33K-$41K / yr. (est.)
Company Description As the global leader in health and wellness innovation since 1935, GNC motivates people to reach their goals with the most trusted and exciting selection of products in the industry. As #TeamGNC, we work hard to ensure that our consumer
San Francisco, CA
$55K-$67K / yr. (est.)
Company Description As the global leader in health and wellness innovation since 1935, GNC motivates people to reach their goals with the most trusted and exciting selection of products in the industry. As #TeamGNC, we work hard to ensure that our consumer
Newport News, VA
$49K-$60K / yr. (est.)
Company Description As the global leader in health and wellness innovation since 1935, GNC motivates people to reach their goals with the most trusted and exciting selection of products in the industry. As #TeamGNC, we work hard to ensure that our consumer
Bradenton, FL
$43K-$53K / yr. (est.)
Company Description As the global leader in health and wellness innovation since 1935, GNC motivates people to reach their goals with the most trusted and exciting selection of products in the industry. As #TeamGNC, we work hard to ensure that our consumer
Rancho Cordova, CA
$33K-$40K / yr. (est.)
Benefits: 401(k) Promotional Money (PM). Money that is paid to you, above and beyond your base salary as an additional incentive on certain products. Employee Discount Main Responsibilities of a Retail Sales Representative: Greeting and assisting customers
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Where can I find GNC’s stock symbol?
Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Here it is: GNC
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gender breakdown at GNC?
Sophie Hayes4 years ago
gender ratio is 28.3% female, 71.7% male.
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What industry does GNC belong to?
Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Retail.
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Where’s GNC’s HQ located?
Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
The HQ is at Pittsburgh, PA.
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How much revenue does GNC generate?
Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
$2b to $5b.
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What’s the name of GNC’s CEO?
Liam Brown4 years ago
Michael Archbold.
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What’s the average length of tenure at GNC?
Sophie Hayes4 years ago
around 4-8 year(s) in my experience
2 years ago
I know an RSD who left after 18 years because of how bad the company had become to work for.
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what kind of companies did GNC employees work for?
Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Large companies before GNC.
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are my chances high for career advancement at GNC?
Isabella Holmes4 years ago
no, chances of career advancement are low.
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who are employees usually hired by after leaving GNC?
Sophie Hayes4 years ago
American Eagle Outfitters, Apple, AT&T, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Self Employed, The Vitamin Shoppe, US Army, Verizon.
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Who are the top previous employers of GNC employees?
Sophie Hayes4 years ago
American Eagle Outfitters, DICK'S Sporting Goods, GameStop, Giant Eagle, LA Fitness, RadioShack, Self Employed, The Vitamin Shoppe.
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What’s the average age at GNC?
Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
21-30.
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Where did most of GNC employees go to school?
Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Duquesne University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, Penn State University, Robert Morris University, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford.
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do you feel fulfilled in your position at GNC?
2 years ago
NO
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do you work shifts at GNC?
2 years ago
1 person per shift. No overlap and good luck getting a meal break.
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typical work day was greeting every customer as they came in and helping find anything, promoting new product. commission was great also probably best part.
A year ago
Do you enjoy greeting customers?
A year ago
Obv commission is the best part in every company!🌼
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are working hours flexible at this company?
2 years ago
Great working hours, only open daily and the hours were fair, although they did not offer overtime
2 years ago
Hours are not flexible🤦
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Great environment if you like learning about sports nutrition/supplements - My manager was flexible with my schedule - If you're interested in selling, this job is a good first step since you can earn a lot of money through commission. - Discounts on products
A year ago
as long as I am getting my money on time I would do anything for this job
A year ago
Is the management of this company good and reliable?
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Great place to work at with great team. every week new products and variety of other products to collect knowledge on.
A year ago
Encouragement to workplace positive competiton.
A year ago
all great things were at the same place?
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I love working here, manager is great and my coworkers are awesome. Real flexible hours. All around great atmosphere and great people. 10/10 experience so far.
A year ago
You're lucky to have such a nice manager!
A year ago
I wish I had a manager like yours!👌
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I had a great experience working there for 9 months, then left for maternity leave. Management was always helpful and encouraging. Was very modern and introduced new products often
2 years ago
do you guys get your salaries on time?
2 years ago
are you allowed to talk to the boss directly?
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The manager was always communicating and a joy to be around. A lot of opportunities for employee advancement! The employee discounts were always nice as well.
A year ago
I envy you 😭
A year ago
. not everybody is as lucky as you are in order to get a good manager!
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Worked here my Sophomore year of college. Learned a lot about supplements. Made some new friends and met a lot of cool people along the way. Pay want spectacular but it is what it is.
2 years ago
are you still working here?
2 years ago
what did you get by learning about the supplements?💡
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great job you meet alot of cool people and learn a lot about nutrition. hardest part about the job is that there are sales goals expected of you but as long as you actually try to help customers its pretty easy to reach the goals.
2 years ago
Tell me some of the cool points for to work here.
2 years ago
I guess message still works in the same department as you are!
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Great job if you are wanting to get into sales/management. Benefits are great, but good place to start. Franchise are better to work for but dont provide as good benefits.
A year ago
Good luck to everyone willing to get a job here.
A year ago
I would love to get a job here into our sales department.
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i was wondering what the working environment is like at this place
A year ago
enjoyable work environment and culture.
A year ago
easy going and chill, sometimes busy while rearranging store and replacing tags.
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Over all good enough if u don't have to pay rent or bills. Good side money. Good pay good break i like the people I enjoy the work would be there again
A year ago
It's good if you want to work for a few hours and aren't a good side income.
A year ago
why wouldn't anybody need to pay the rent or the bills?💡
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Overall the company is a good place to work at. If you like earning commission this place is great to work at. Some days are slow some are busy depending on the location you work at.
A year ago
I would love to know more about this company.
A year ago
how much discount do we get on the products?
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depending on location and if the store is corporate or private owned is going to make a huge difference. Stay away from corporate stores. They want you to pro cards. and gnc products even if they are not as good as other brands offered.
2 years ago
does your product receives good reviews?
2 years ago
in case of an emergency would they allow you to take work from home?
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on average, how many hours do you work at this place?
A year ago
I'd say on a average I'd work about eight hours
A year ago
I work about 5-8 hours a day. 10-20 hours a week👌
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thoughts on the future of the company?
2 years ago
I feel happy and satisfy to work there.
2 years ago
Great! It keeps going up in the right direction!✌
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The company treated their employees wonderfully, management was highly knowledgeable, benefits were great. I would highly recommend working here to anyone.
A year ago
thank you so much for the recommendation I will surely check out the job openings
A year ago
I love and I hear employees say that there employers are treating them wonderfully. I get so happy
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It was a great experience working at GNC, I learned so much and they care about their employees. I’m not working at GNC Because they sadly closed down the store that I managed due to COVID!!!
A year ago
Is there anything else I should know about this company?
A year ago
Is it easy to get promotions in this company?
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its good for college, and part time, you have you have to be good at sellings, and be able to have conversation with customers, overall great work and co workers
2 years ago
yeah it's good if the students apply here for a job so that they can make some good sight income
2 years ago
why would you recommend this job for college students? It's time for the academics👌
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are the interview questions easy? what were the questions that u were asked
2 years ago
😂 so funny
2 years ago
They asked me if considered using their weight controls products? I was waiting to have them ask about my gray bread and disability next.
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I enjoy my job and working in my role as a Store Manager. It is a team environment/culture that helps everyone win. The pay and benefits are comparable and advancement opportunities with the ability to grow a career are endless.
A year ago
Tell me more about this company please!
A year ago
Is that a major salary difference between part time employ time employees?
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This was a great place to work, had to quit due to moving. I live too far from all stores. I miss this job dearly I would definitely recommend this to a friend!
A year ago
well if you ever get a chance to work with them again do that
A year ago
where did you move and didn't they have any branch over there?👀
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When having cancer patients needing help with keeping weight on and doing so is a great feeling. What better feeling can you get when your costume says thanks for helping me live.
A year ago
although you get a little mentally disturbed while seeing such patients but helping them is a good feeling.
A year ago
exactly this is the best feeling in the world
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great learning experience working at GNC worked here for 2 years and enjoyed everyday I went to work, management was nice and friendly and answered every question i had
A year ago
I have seen people planning their whole retirement into the organization
A year ago
why don't you for two years?👀
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Very good awesome environment cool coworkers easy money weekend work and decent scheduling. Pitching home runs all day getting those pros, no stokes or your out
2 years ago
You will enjoy more here if you are interested into the sports category
2 years ago
Tell me about the commission is structured for sales team.
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Make connections with the customers. Easy job. Keep up the sales and goals and you’ll be great at this job. Can be a bit slow but it depends where the GNC is located.
A year ago
I won't recommend you to make personal connections with the customers it can really affect your job
A year ago
yeah those connections will help you get some good tips right?💡
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Great place to work, the managers talk to you like you’re a person, give you great recommendations on how to stay fit and the health benefits worked in.
2 years ago
are you trying to say that they treat us like humans and not machines?
2 years ago
I know exactly what you are talking about!🙃
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Love working here at GNC flexible hours excellent pay and phenomenal training, everything about GNC is great the best company i have ever worked for they really care about their customers
2 years ago
They are quite lenient in order to give you the flexibility in your schedules so you work on the hours you are comfortable at.
2 years ago
not once ever had any problem with my schedule because they are quite
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do you get raise often at the company?
2 years ago
not often
2 years ago
I got my 1st raise a year after pro option of 33 cents an hour
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This place is a great work environment! Love the management and staff, had a blast working There! Great time selling workout products because I use them too.
A year ago
I can compromise on the salary I am getting but I can never compromise on a good environment.
A year ago
at least you don't have any pressure on your mental health
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Job starts with paid probation period. Excellent training program. Remuneration with goal goals achieved. Good policy maintenance on sick days, Vacation days, overtime pay when is applied.
A year ago
obviously the probation would be paid. It's a part of your job!
A year ago
the whole training session is also paid right?
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Learned a lot about physical and mental health. How to take care of your body. Many of the things you learn at GNC can be used in real life as well. A good place to start.
A year ago
Please tell me that we don't have to work on the weekends!
A year ago
Good luck for your future endeavors
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The best part of my job was the ability to have a strong support system with my team. This is a perfect job for anyone who wants to learn sales and grow their knowledge of nutrition and what is best for customers.
2 years ago
Is it easy to get a job here or there is so many interviews that has to be cleared first?
2 years ago
free coffee is the biggest benefit.
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This job is mainly for people who work out and want to get a better discount on supplements for their diets and routines.
A year ago
learning about the supplements is a biggest plus here
A year ago
are you happy and satisfied with the people that you are working with?
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I thought that working at GNC was a beneficial experience. I learned a lot of skills including how to approach an employer in a business setting and how to converse with costumers.
A year ago
this is a really crucial part of your job to deal with the customers.
A year ago
didn't you know already how to talk to the customers?💡
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Good work life balance. Commission on sales. Employee discounts. Relatively easy work. Easy to get promoted to manager or above.
A year ago
highly recommended for the students who are studying into the same industry!
A year ago
do we get company maintained car from the start of our job?
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It was a solid gig. I was there for three months before covid kicked off. Solid benefits and if worked harder, you can move up in the company. Loved GNC
2 years ago
do we get enough PTO in a year?
2 years ago
how many friends have you made here up till now?
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it was not bad. i got payed good and commission was not bad. i liked being able to rest a lot at work. I liked my boss he was chill. the customers are also pretty easy to deal with.
A year ago
I am happy to know that they hire people without any experience.
A year ago
I was hired here on a low salary but they promised to increase it later on and they actually did.
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The environment of the place was very safe and help talking to customers or help them know how to reach their goal in weight and size. The work hours were very flexible with my life and school.
2 years ago
what is the ratio of males and females working here?
2 years ago
Is it safe to do night shifts?🧠
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i have heard the promotion process at the company is hard
A year ago
not really, juts hit your targeted numbers and you will be promoted 🤌
A year ago
I honestly don't know. I was hired as a store manager. They seem to hire directly for the position. I don't know of a sales associate who became a store manager.
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It's good to start out. I worked at this company all through college. Managers were always flexible with their work schedules. Our region was really pushy with sales but its a business. Great to start out.
A year ago
since they are quite popular in the industry that's good to work here so you get a good name on your resume
A year ago
I weren't here for 2 years and then moved on.🌼
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Do you get commission on every item you sell? Or only certain brands/products.
A year ago
intereating! this must really be a nice workplace
A year ago
If its a franchise you wont get any comision at all. The owners keep it for theirself.
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Great job, very consistent work and you get perks. You have the opportunity to make more money with sales. They have manager opportunities. You work alone sometimes and also with a team.
2 years ago
I would love to work independently so that I can show my performance to everybody.
2 years ago
I always believe in giving freedom to your employees so that you can see how much potential they have in them.
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Gnc was a great place to learn, work, and help others in their quest to better their own lives. Through managing employees and nutrition courses required as a manager, I was able to instill a better overall way of life for those I came into contact with at this position.
A year ago
You still can't convince me to get a job here.
A year ago
I'm seeing that a lot of people are saying it is a great place
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The intern program is great. They welcome you and give you everything you need to succeed. The projects they give to interns are meaningful and impactful.
A year ago
why do I get the feeling that companies hire interns and get all the work done in written off a few pennies?
A year ago
I don't think people should get the internships here🙃
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Passionate about the products and helping people as well as the feedback from others. Was mesmerized by the comeback of the holistic herbal remedies, and natural food benefits as well as GNC being fresh with new products for people that are backed by research to help them, and are point in fact natural.
A year ago
what qualification do they require for getting a job here?
A year ago
what are the job timings?
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If your interested in the field of supplements and health, it's never a boring job
2 years ago
Tell me more about the interview process
2 years ago
this place has been decorated so nicely that I always take my good selfies here.
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what's the pace of wok
A year ago
very slow depending on your location
A year ago
Great for a College kid while still being fast-faced the first part of the month
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is there vacation policy like at GNC? How many vacation days do you get per year?
2 years ago
none😲 are u sure you work here
2 years ago
lol, i wonder too. maybe he is a new hire tho. he probably doesnt know much about it
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How many hours would a part time worker have to work a day?
2 years ago
4-5 maximum. They were very strict on the amount of hours minors were aloud to work as well.
2 years ago
Less than seven hours.
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I enjoy working here, because i get to help people. I am happy to work here, and bring joy to customers face. They are mostly repeat customers. Great J.
A year ago
You sound so excited about helping other people. Goodman
A year ago
what did you enjoy the most? 🧠
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Fun job or college student or part time worker. Good coworkers, hours and lots of things to learn. Must sell products to make bigger checks
A year ago
there is no harm in learning about sports
A year ago
convince me to get a job here!!!
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Great learning experience, laid back environment helpful co workers. Expanded my knowledge and skills .
2 years ago
I'd love to do my job here, in a place where I can learn and earn at the same place!
A year ago
These skills will help you a lot!
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I have worked here for about 8 months and it was a great place to be part time. You learn a lot about nutrition and the hours are super flexible and you meet and work with a lot of great people
2 years ago
If you found everything here so great then you could have stayed here for a little longer no?
2 years ago
why only for 8 months?🌼
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Great place to work. The only con is the pressure to sell. You are pressured to have a good average sales ticket, and also perform well in sales overall. But that is pretty much every retail job.
A year ago
just imagine you are the owner why wouldn't you pressurize a little to your employees to sell.
A year ago
well given that the company has already invested their money on the products they would want you to sell it faster
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I loved working for them and did so for 12 years!! I loved getting to know my customers and watch them as they worked towards their goals. Pay was great
2 years ago
one fears is such a long time man
2 years ago
You would have your own organization by now 😅
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I've learnt alot of thing that were needed in a daily life. Friendly people, great customer satisfaction, and it was pretty easy once i learnt everything
2 years ago
Do you enjoy working here?
2 years ago
How long have you been working ?🧠
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Very easy going with scheduling and hours, especially for someone going to school, they helped me balance everything!
A year ago
If you are into sports then I would definitely recommend you to get a job here
A year ago
why would you recommend people to get a job here
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The job allowed me to really help customers and focus on their health. I had support from my manager for implementing nutrition plans in addition to selling supplements.
2 years ago
can you please help me prepare for the interview?
2 years ago
this company does what they commit!
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I love it when shipment comes in, because dealing with products, organizing and overall warehouse type work. The management is very well and I am able to contact my boss, or his boss, and talk to them if there is ever an issue.
A year ago
The management is doing an amazing job. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
A year ago
wOULD Love to know more about the opportunites of this company!🙃
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Easy to move up , fun, productive , great bosses , a pretty easy job if you’re good with people and sales. Easy to train people to move up and be good at sales
A year ago
Please do not misguide people that getting a promotion here is easy. It's not
A year ago
The growth opportunities here are unlimited but especially for the people who are willing to work hard
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