Pretty on the Outside, Ugly on the Inside - Sales Associate Aritzia Employee Review

1.0
17 Jun 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A. Discount was great. B. Pick up extra shifts.

Cons

A. Pressure to meet sales goal - Shift managers would constantly point out specific customers and tell me to talk to them right away even though I could tell from their body language to not approach, and track my sales throughout my shift and their disappointment evident in their tone of voice/mannerisms towards me. B. Heavily judged based on appearance and attire - On my first shift, my manager told me that they focus on trends, continued to blatantly look me up and down, and said I'm on the right track but could do better. C. Unwelcoming vibes from full-timers - Instead of being friendly and offering advice, they automatically think you're trying to steal their clients and when asking questions, they answer if you should know it already.

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Cons

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Pros

Strong product knowledge and styling training that helps you build real retail and clienteling skills.

Cons

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