Mannatech
Mannatech is an American multi-level multinational dietary supplements company headquartered in Flower Mound, Texas. It was created in 1993 by Samuel L Caster and has since made over $5B worth of total sales. It is also listed on America's renowned trade market, NASDAQ. The company has over 22,0000 direct sales representatives, approximately 252 employees, and operations across 25 countries.
Mannatech had humble beginnings. The company would initially acquire products from other companies and then sell them through its direct sales representatives. Within a few years, Mannatech started manufacturing its own products in 1995, with the first one being a dietary supplement called Abotrox Complex. This would later become the company's flagship product and contribute more than 50% to its annual revenue.
With the continued success of the Ambotrox Complex, Mannatech also jumped into other health-related ventures, including mainly the weight loss and skincare market. It proved to be relatively profitable for the company, and the products became, although not equally, relatively important alongside the main line.
Here it's important to mention that the generally successful journey of Mannatech isn't as straightforward as it seems, with many bumpy phases along the way. The biggest of them came in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 in the form of lawsuits regarding false advertising and illegal marketing practices.
It nearly tarnished the brand's image, and the company has hardly recovered fully yet. However, Mannatech still holds up pretty well as a direct-selling company, with many opportunities for those wanting to make a career in direct selling.
Mannatech products list consists of the following categories:
Nutrition + Wellness
This category contains the foundational products of the company- the Ambrotose line. Almost all the products are extracted directly or indirectly for Aloe vera gel, except a few. The products are marketed to be beneficial in various areas, including heart health, bone health, eye health, gut health, immune system health, etc. This product category has been the most profitable ever since the brand's inception.Fitness + Weightloss
The second product line in terms of popularity is Mannatech's Fitness and Weightloss line. It consists of different low-calorie shakes and supplements that promote weight loss and general health and fitness. It is specifically recommended for athletes, but everyone can use them.Skincare + personal care
Mannatech's skincare and personal care products include ambrose-infused moisturizers, cleansers, and rejuvenation creams. The company also provides a complete system of products to keep the skin youthful and healthy.Mannatech's Compensatin Plan Type is Unilevel
In the unilevel plan, which is used by Mannatech, all directly sponsored members who are recruited by the Mannatech independent associate are placed under him/her into a single business level. Additional levels are then created as those sponsored members build teams.
The uni-level compensation plan typically will payout on several levels below the associate, depending on his/her rank.
For example, new Mannatech associates who are just starting out may only earn commission on the sales volume of their directly sponsored team members or level one. Once they achieve a higher career rank, they may earn commission on levels below their directly sponsored team members. Future rank advancements may include additional levels of commissions earned farther down their sponsor tree.