Fun guests; bad management! - Assistant Manager The Buckle Employee Review

3.0
Apr 29, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

I was able to be around a variety of different guests every day & it was fun to help them make outfits. I learned more about sales/selling than ever before. They also teach how to visual merchandise and have an action plan for "add-on's" with guests which makes the sales process easier. The discount was amazing as well!

Cons

Maybe it was just my story, but the atmosphere was very negative and hostile towards upper management. My manager also "over-managed" teammates to the point where she was a nag. Loss prevention situations were not fun either. Also, in my store my manager was very strict about our image and would review us if we were wearing too much or too little make-up or if she personally did not like our outfit. A couple of my teammates would steal sales as well; and when everyone is on commission, it was very frustrating. I think -- HOPE -- a lot of the problems were specific to my store.

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Cons

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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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