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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Merle Norman Cosmetics have rated Team, Work Culture, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Merle Norman Cosmetics employees are -16% more likely to recommend Merle Norman Cosmetics as a great place to work
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 54% | Detractors |
Working at Merle Norman Cosmetics is rated below average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Merle Norman Cosmetics employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Merle Norman Cosmetics’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Merle Norman Cosmetics was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Merle Norman Cosmetics is rated F
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Merle Norman Cosmetics ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 11 Merle Norman Cosmetics employee reviews, 33% were positive. The remaining 67% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Merle Norman Cosmetics improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 33% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 67% |
What makes you most happy at work?Making at least one person smile or laugh
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Hostile work enviroment. Poor judment
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Some products may be pricy
What needs to change to make the company culture better?The owner would need to learn how to talk to employees and customers
Merle Norman Cosmetics is a leading brand of premium skin care, foundations and color cosmetic products.
We are on a mission to make the world a more beautiful place HELPING WOMEN LOOK AND FEEL THEIR VERY BEST
| Headquarter | 9130 Bellanca Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.merlenorman.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1931 |
| Tel | (818) 367-4842 |
16 employees at Merle Norman Cosmetics have reviewed Merle Norman Cosmetics across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 16 Merle Norman Cosmetics employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Merle Norman Cosmetics are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Merle Norman Cosmetics, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Merle Norman Cosmetics are not very pleased with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at Merle Norman Cosmetics are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Merle Norman Cosmetics believe the environment at Merle Norman Cosmetics is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Merle Norman Cosmetics is bureaucratic. About 100% of the employees at Merle Norman Cosmetics work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Merle Norman Cosmetics are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
At this moment no Merle Norman Cosmetics employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Merle Norman Cosmetics' KPIs and OKRs.
The Merle Norman Cosmetics Executive Team is rated a “F”
Ken Thrapp VP - Operations
Ken Thrapp serves as the VP - Operations of Merle Norman Cosmetics. Ken started at Merle Norman Cosmetics in December of... read more
Bob Dunlap VP Operations
Bob Dunlap serves as the VP Operations of Merle Norman Cosmetics.
Paul Laroque Vice President Operations
Paul Laroque serves as the Vice President Operations of Merle Norman Cosmetics. Paul started at Merle Norman Cosmetics... read more
Gail Melikian Executive Creative Director
Gail Melikian serves as the Executive Creative Director of Merle Norman Cosmetics. Gail started at Merle Norman... read more
Amy Hackbart Chief Operating Officer
Amy Hackbart serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Merle Norman Cosmetics. Amy started at Merle Norman Cosmetics in... read more
Michael Cassidy Chief Financial Officer
Michael Cassidy serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Merle Norman Cosmetics. Michael started at Merle Norman... read more
Bob Frankson Vice President Quality & Regulatory
Bob Frankson serves as the Vice President Quality & Regulatory of Merle Norman Cosmetics.
Jordan Rosenthal Vice President Sales / Franchise Communications / Marketing
Jordan Rosenthal serves as the Vice President Sales / Franchise Communications / Marketing of Merle Norman Cosmetics.... read more
Sandra Haeberle VP Sales & Communications
Sandra Haeberle serves as the VP Sales & Communications of Merle Norman Cosmetics.
How much do people at Merle Norman Cosmetics get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Merle Norman Cosmetics is $89,501, or $43 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,923, or $52 per hour.
At Merle Norman Cosmetics, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $135,594 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $38,321 annually. Average Merle Norman Cosmetics salaries by department include: Engineering at $114,365, Business Development at $77,714, Design at $87,624, and Finance at $60,625. Half of Merle Norman Cosmetics salaries are above $108,923.
9 employees at Merle Norman Cosmetics rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings) while 8 employees at Merle Norman Cosmetics rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $85k | $85k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $103k | $103k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $144k | $144k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $206k | $206k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $257k | $257k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $262k | $262k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Merle Norman Cosmetics across various culture dimensions.
Merle Norman Cosmetics' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Merle Norman Cosmetics' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is Merle Norman Cosmetics address?
Merle Norman Cosmetics location is at 9130 Bellanca Avenue
What is Merle Norman Cosmetics eNPS?
The eNPS for Merle Norman Cosmetics is -16
What is the salary for Graphic Designer in Merle Norman Cosmetics?
Graphic Designer average salary in the US is 54k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Merle Norman Cosmetics?
The average salaries for Finance in Merle Norman Cosmetics is 61k
What are the benefits at Merle Norman Cosmetics?
Merle Norman Cosmetics perks and benefits are PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays & Unique Office Space