Anderson Merchandisers is the leading provider of in-store solutions. What started as a makeshift newspaper stand on an Alabama sidewalk in 1917 has become the nation’s largest merchandiser of entertainment products and a leading name in the merchandising of groceries, pharmaceuticals, hardware, impulse items, gift cards, electronics and more. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Anderson Merchandisers has additional facilities across the U.S. and around the world. From street-sensitive products to customized product launches, more than 3,000 full-time Anderson merchandising experts work on behalf of clients in more than 4,000 retail locations to deliver the best service for clients in-store. Equipped with industry-leading technology, our people ensure that clients always have a real-time view of their products in every retailer where we work. We are an extension of our clients’ teams and deliver the best results and service every day. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 499

CEO: Mike Moore

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Joining Anderson Merchandisers - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Anderson Merchandisers is that the company was prepared on their first day. Anderson Merchandisers employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	25%
Prepared	50%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	25%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Anderson Merchandisers are rated a B+. At Anderson Merchandisers most employees said they received feedback every week or never. 100% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Anderson Merchandisers.

Answer	Percent
Every week	40%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	20%
Once a year	0%
Never	20%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 100% of employees at Anderson Merchandisers said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Anderson Merchandisers employees earn $102,630. Anderson Merchandisers ranks in the Top 50% for compensation in Dallas. Learn More about Salaries at Anderson Merchandisers.

Average Salaries at Anderson Merchandisers by Department

$128k*

Engineering

$123k*

Product

$101k*

Design

$111k*

Marketing

$71k*

Operations

$47k*

Admin

$127k*

Business Dev

$88k*

Finance

$82k*

Communications

$67k*

Customer Support

$107k*

$67k*

$180k*

Legal

$77k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Anderson Merchandisers, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Anderson Merchandisers, many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	50%
Career Advancement Opportunities	50%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	100%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Anderson Merchandisers ranks in the Top 35% of companies for professional development in Dallas. 80% of employees feel as though Anderson Merchandisers is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 40% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Anderson Merchandisers.

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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