About Market America
Calling itself a cross between Amazon and QVC, Market America is an Internet marketer and broker of products and services from a variety of categories, including apparel, beauty and personal care, electronics, entertainment, nutrition, and sports. Market America sells more than 2,500 of its own branded products (such as Isotonix, Motives, and Snap) and – more... spotlights the offerings of 3,000 other retailers (including Sears, Staples, and Wal-Mart). In addition, the company manages UnFranchise, a network marketing business with more than 180,000 independent shopping consultants. The company was founded in 1992 by president and CEO James "JR" Ridinger. Market America acquired e-tailer SHOP.COM in late 2010.
The SHOP.com purchase is intended to blend Market America's marketing and brokering expertise with SHOP.COM's strength in technology and merchandising to create a "social shopping" movement capable of challenging some of the Internet's leading shopping destinations. SHOP.COM offers products from more than 2,000 merchants and boasts about 7 million users. (Market America boasts some 3 million registered customers worldwide.) As part of the deal, the two firms agreed to operate their websites separately.
Market America's independent shopping consultants operate under the company's UnFranchise business model, also referred to as "one-to-one marketing." The UnFranchise platform comes complete with a business plan, customizable Web portal, merchandising materials, and management system. To develop community relations, consultants can provide online assistance to shoppers in their areas and recruit potential UnFranchise consultants. Consultants earn commissions when shoppers purchase products and services through their Market America shopping portals. In 2010 Market America opened its UnFranchise business model to nonprofits. The company said individuals following its business model have netted more than $2 billion in commissions and retail profits since it was established.
The company has also worked to boost revenues through its ma Cashback program. Shoppers can pocket up to 35% cash back when they buy name-brand goods or Market America's proprietary brand products.
To bolster its position in Internet retailing, Market America has been expanding its operations outside the US. The company has international branches in Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Philippines. It plans to extend its reach to the UK, Mexico, Latin America, and other markets where it does not yet have a presence. – less
Market America Employer Reviews
Market America
Easy job. Good pay. Unhealthy environment.
Former Employee (Former Employee), Greensboro, NC – April 24, 2013
Market America
Large corporation still run like a family business
Senior Reasearch Analyst, R&D (Current Employee), Greensboro, NC – April 18, 2013
Market America
Demeaning, Hostile, Unprofessional Environment
Former Employee (Former Employee), Greensboro, NC – February 5, 2013
Market America
Managed staff of 15
Supervisor (Former Employee), Miami Beach, FL – February 4, 2013
Market America
Upper Management are NUTS
Previous employee (Former Employee), Greensboro – January 25, 2013
Working at Market America
Every business has it's own style. What is the office environment and culture like at Market America?
Are people dressed in business casual, jeans and t-shirts, or full-o...
If your up line is not producing like you want. can you switch to another
It's always hard to know what to expect when going in for that interview -- and preparation can make all the difference. What is the interview process like at Market Ameri...
Do you work at Market America? How did you find the job? How did you get that first interview?
Any advice for someone trying to get in?
What are the average starting salaries, bonuses, benefits and travel requirements like at Market America?
What do you like best about working at Market America? Are there...
