The Marlo Way – our 5 Core Values – is the heart of our philosophy of valuing everyone’s contribution to our success:

1. Commitment. With new challenges every day, we’re pushed to expand our boundaries and better ourselves. We help each other and are optimistic about the future.

2. Respecting Ourselves and Others. We respect customers (by listening to them), coworkers (by doing our best and pulling together), and the community (by giving back through our many charitable works).

3. Caring. The Golden Rule is alive and well here. A recognition program and profit sharing plan reward employees for getting the job done well. When we make mistakes, we’re not afraid to say “I’m sorry.” And, of course, we care for our employees with exceptional benefits.

4. Be Sales Driven and Cost Conscious. We’re constantly reinventing ourselves – as both individuals and a company. Training and educational assistance programs help individuals grow and innovative new programs keep the company growing. Accountability keeps everyone responsible for the company’s – and each others’ – best interests. We strive to always model The Marlo Way.

5. Have Fun While Getting Stuff Done. While serious about our jobs, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. A positive attitude, good communication, and an “if it’s to be, it’s up to me” mentality mean nothing’s impossible. Sales contests and special events like picnics and parties keep things fun and interesting.

Alexandria, Va. - (April 2006) - Marlo Furniture, one of the largest furniture stores in the Washington metropolitan area, is holding a Job Fair April 20-21 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at its Alexandria store located at 5650 General Washington Drive at I-395 and Edsel Road. Sales consultants, customer service representatives and warehouse workers are needed at all Marlo store locations. Experience is preferred, but not required since Marlo offers a comprehensive training program for all new employees. “We’re seeking enthusiastic, high-energy team members who love working with the public and satisfying customer needs,” said Aquilla Ross, director of human resources. “We’re committed to becoming a leader in customer service and making shopping fun and easy for our customers.”
Some of the benefits of working at Marlo Furniture include: Major Medical, sick leave, short-term disability, vacation time, educational assistance and a 401K.
Marlo Furniture, established over 50 years ago, now includes four stores: Alexandria, Va., Rockville, Md., Laurel, Md., and Forestville, Md. Extensive expansion plans include a distribution and clearance center in Bowie, Md., and a 65,000 square foot showroom in Chantilly, Va.
The Forestville store was recently remodeled to include “eight stores under one roof,” and due to its overwhelming success, Marlo has committed to renovating of all its stores. The Alexandria store is now in the midst of remodeling and once complete in July, the Rockville and Laurel stores will be next.
To learn more about Marlo Furniture, check out http://www.marlofurniture.com/
Resumes can be sent to careers@marlofurniture.com