About Us
At Mary Kay, we reach out to the heart and spirit of women, enabling personal growth, financial improvement and fulfillment for those whose lives we touch around the world.
- There are more than 1.7 million Mary Kay independent sales force members worldwide. Since opening its first international venture in Australia in 1971, Mary Kay’s global presence has expanded to more than 30 markets, providing an opportunity for women around the world. In 2008, Mary Kay Canada will embrace this legacy by celebrating our 30th anniversary.
- Starting a Mary Kay independent business requires a small up-front investment for a Starter Kit and educational materials.
- In 1995, Mary Kay Inc. became the first cosmetics manufacturer to be awarded the Star Work Site designation in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) for its excellent safety record, safety programs and employee involvement. In 1998 and 2003, Mary Kay Inc. was again recognized for its exemplary safety program and awarded recertification as a Star Work Site.
- Approximately 500 women worldwide have become Independent National Sales Directors, the highest career path achievement within the independent sales force. In Canada, there are 25 Independent National Sales Directors.
- More than 100,000 independent sales force members worldwide have qualified for the use of a Mary Kay career car or elected the cash compensation option in lieu of a career car.
- Mary Kay awards more than $50 million annually in incentive awards to Independent Beauty Consultants and Independent Sales Directors.
- Mary Kay is one of 20 company profiles in the 1996 book, Forbes Greatest Business Stories of All Time. Mary Kay Ash is the only woman included.
