Pros
I love working for Victoria's Secret. The company is very well organized with streamlined, efficient business operations. The company has a lot of brand power and has achieved success in commanding control in the industry. Victoria's Secret has trully established itself in a niche market and will not show any signs of declining any time soon. The brand itself exudes a lifestyle that makes any woman feel fabulous and appreciated every day. The company really stands behind every product they produce, and ensure that nothing is put out to the sales floor until it has reached perfection. Victoria's Secret really knows their products and their client base thoroughly, and is constantly seeking to improve the in-store client experience. The company treats their employees very well because they know we are their key to success. The company is also very generous with employee gratis and option to buy products. This allows associates to try the products for free or for a very low price to provide personal testimony to the clients.
Cons
The pay is not fantastic. Although it is pretty standard for a retail store, the wages are relatively low for standard of living. The company is very good about giving you very small incremental raises over long periods of time. However, it is not easy to earn performance based bonuses or pay increases which takes away from performance incentives. There is also not much opportunity for advancement. Within a given Victoria;s Secret store, the highest position is store manager. There are also district and regional managers etc., however there is very little opportunity for advancement within the company from the stores. More opportunities exist from Victoria's Secret Direct.