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The Container Store
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Rank: 16
Previous rank: 22
2011 revenue ($ millions): $633
What makes it so great?
Hourly salespeople earn an average of $46,925 a year at the storage products chain, roughly double the industry average. Benefits include a 401(k) plan that matches 50% up to 4% of pay. No wonder turnover for full-timers is a low 5.7%.
Headquarters:
Coppell, TX
Website: www.containerstore.com
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Employees
Employees outside U.S.
650
Jobs
% job growth (1 year)
16%
Job openings (as of 1/2/13)
169
Most common job (salaried):
Store Managers
$72,172
Most common job (hourly):
Sales
$48,130
Fully paid sabbaticals
Yes
Health
100% health-care coverage
No
Subsidized gym membership
No
Diversity
Has nondiscrimination policy
that includes sexual orientation?
Yes
Offers domestic partner benefits
for same-sex couples?
Yes
Professional training
Salaried employees (hrs./yr.):
263
Hourly employees (hrs./yr.):
263
From the Feb. 4, 2013 issue
