Good learning experience but NOT career - Store Manager Journeys Employee Review

2.0
Sep 19, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Performance based if you sell well you get promoted get more hours etc. As a co manager and later a co manager the job is relaxed and can be a good fun time. Sales training is good to know outside of the job as well.

Cons

Work like a slave min of 45 a week as managment you get a small base pay and 4% commission but during slow time that means while your dm has you working manditory 6 days a week with 60 hr a week you end up with minimum wage because the stores are way too slow during slow season. no respect for a life outside of journeys.

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Pros

Really fun atmosphere and decent discount

Cons

It can be very slow with the surge of online shopping

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Journeys Response
9h
Thanks for sharing your review! We always strive to create the best work environment possible and greatly appreciate your feedback!
2.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Diversity & inclusion throughout employees - No dress code (other than inappropriate clothing obviously and occasional Journeys t-shirts during holidays) - Paid training - Flexible schedule (at least at my store)

Cons

- Horrible corporate mentality - Only the sales leads and above work on commission even though every employee has to HARD sell - Sales goals that are unrealistic and based off of the previous year's numbers - Little to no benefit for reaching or surpassing the ridiculous sales goals - District managers and corporate employees who say you're not good at your job unless you practically beg customers to buy socks and multiple pairs of shoes even if they came in knowing exactly what they want (to the point of annoying the customer) - Verbal, then write up, then immediate termination if you don't meet or surpass EVERY single category in your MPR (monthly progress report) - District managers who demote the best managers and transfer people to other stores with no say in the matter, as well as letting certain bad managers get away with things without reporting it - lowwwww pay for what is expected of the employee

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Journeys Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. If there's anything you would like to share or discuss further, feel free to email us at journeyssocial@journeys.com.
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