Company is Running Itself into the Ground with High-Pressure Sales - Sales Associate The Buckle Employee Review

2.0
Oct 10, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

The only pro is the 40% discount.

Cons

Snotty co-workers Constant turnaround Required to monitor total store sales by the hour to compare with historical sales. Some employees would be proud and excited if the sales were higher than the last year's, and stressed if not, but the irony was that the employees were not rewarded for achievements. Required to cold-call 15 past customers every day, "reminding them" to come to Buckle, mentioning current (crappy) sales Manager would hire people who were clearly under-qualified, then let them go within 2 weeks RELENTLESS pressure to sell. This includes carrying around a little tally sheet and having to mark off that you asked each and every customer to try on: 2 jeans, 3 shirts, 1 accessory, 1 cologne/perfume, 2 pairs of shoes, and more. No matter what they came in for! You literally were told to just throw them over the door if they didn't ask. Team meetings that would last for several hours and hold employees way later. I always said I was busy to avoid them.

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Pros

Flexible hours for part time work.

Cons

Holiday hours can long and busy.

3.0
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Pros

-Good work-life balance. -Team-building is encouraged. -The experience can vary by location. -Buckle has the potential to have some of the best retail teams, depending on the store. -There are opportunities for growth and career advancement for employees who have supportive leadership.

Cons

Management's willingness to lead, communicate effectively, and support employees is what creates opportunities for growth, but that was not my experience at this location. I felt the work environment was negatively affected by inconsistent communication, a leadership style that felt overly controlling, and discussions about employees that appeared to undermine teamwork and trust. I believe a more respectful, supportive, and collaborative approach to leadership would create a healthier workplace culture and better support both employees and the overall success of the store.

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