Mattress Firm

Houston-based Mattress Firm (www.mattressfirm.com) is the nation’s premier specialty bedding retailer, offering a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses from leading manufacturers including Simmons, Sealy, Tempur-Pedic and other great bands. Founded in 1986, Mattress Firm’s purpose is to transform lives by leading the way to personalized solutions for better sleep. With more than 1000 stores in 45 markets, Mattress Firm offers consumers the benefit of highly-trained, knowledgeable sales professionals, a broad product offering and competitive prices in an attractive and comfortable store environment.

The Mattress Firm story began when a single location in Houston, Texas 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 for the customer with a large selection of quality, brand name products, competitive pricing, and knowledgeable, well-trained associates. It was a concept that quickly caught on, and as its reputation grew, so did the company; and by 1994 Mattress Firm had added several new locations throughout the state of Texas.

In 1994, the company opened its first franchise location in Denver, Colorado; officially expanding outside its home state of Texas for the first time. Over the next several years, Mattress Firm grew exponentially, adding new corporate stores and franchises at a remarkable pace. By 2002, the company owned and operated approximately 250 locations across North America and was considered the second-largest independent retailer in the country at the time.

In 2002, Mattress Firm was purchased by Sun Capital Partners Inc., a Boca Raton, Florida-based private equity firm. Mattress Firm soon introduced a new store design, opened several new Mattress Firm Super-Centers which offered an even greater selection from top manufacturers, introduced the company’s same-day Red Carpet delivery and created the Firm Network, a unique in-store broadcast network featuring programming to educate consumers about sleep, and offering guidance for selecting the right mattress.

One thing that never changed, however, was the company’s approach to providing a uniquely positive experience for its customers; enabling the company to thrive and continue its expansion across the country. As new research emerged showing the link between proper sleep and good health, Mattress Firm responded to the growing demand for specialty mattresses by expanding its product selection to include pressure relieving mattresses from top manufacturers Tempur-Pedic® and Select Comfort™.

In January of 2007, Mattress Firm was sold to J.W. Childs Associates LP and the company has continued its remarkable growth ever since; with plans to add more than 150 stores during the year, through acquisitions and organic growth. What began with a single location in 1986 has grown to become one of the largest and most successful specialty bedding companies in the world. Approaching 500 locations across 22 states, and growing, Mattress Firm remains committed to making it easy for Americans to get a good night’s sleep.

As an integral part of the Mattress Firm experience, the individuals who make up the Mattress Firm Team are incredibly important to our company. A career at Mattress Firm offers the opportunity to join a dynamic organization with a commitment to distinction. We’re committed to being a great place for great people to work. Retail As a member of our sales team, you’ll have an opportunity to experience the finest sales education curriculum and management development training in the industry. By joining our sales management team you’ll enter an environment that will focus on your professional development. Mattress Firm is committed to providing an opportunity for you to develop your professional selling skills, gain management experience and broaden your business acumen. Other Opportunities A career at Mattress Firm offers an opportunity to join one of the fastest growing, most successful sales organizations in the entire bedding industry. Associates who embrace the Mattress Firm Experience should expect to have a career that is rich with challenge, reward and opportunity. Mattress Firm opportunities are currently available in most markets for full-time sales, sales management and warehouse and operations. Anyone who is interested in learning more about a rewarding opportunity with Mattress Firm should forward a cover letter and a resume to our Recruiting Department at careers@mattressfirm.com.