sales associate

retail assistant manager

team leader

retail sales associate

head coach

ASICS

This company will not take the time to develop their employees. South Outlets Store Manger is the worst store manager that I've ever worked for. He treats everyone like children. When anyone would stand up for themselves (trust me, I know the difference between "talking back" and standing up for your self) he would/will report you to either HR or District Manager. He will change the schedule without giving notice and then write you up for not showing up. He also is very "touchy," In the sense that he touches your shoulder, or back as a friendly manner, but it makes me uncomfortable because I have anxiety, I hate anyone touching me. It's his way and he's always right, there's no arguing with him because like I said he'll take it as "talking back and being disrespectful." HR does not support their team players, we are always wrong. The North Outlet is no better, All the Manager do there is talk negatively about others. There's a certain manager there that will use your words against you to make themselves look like the victim. The turnover rate is horrible, people come and go within weeks. The only reason I stay is because the pay is good and the rest of the team is really nice and friendly. I really love working with customers. This pandemic made me realize that this company does not value their employees. The discount is great too, but if you don't want to work for a toxic company, then I recommend that you don't apply here.

A typical day at work:
Show up on time, dress code approved, review my personal goals for the day and then its time to hit the sales floor to provide exceptional customer service based on customers needs

What you learned at work:
A few valuable tools I learned at Asics was developing a high sense of urgency to complete daily task. Knowledge of selling techniques was a big tool I obtained. Visual Merchandising was another tool I was able to grasp with being able to be apart of the original team for the grand opening of the store as well as when a reset was called upon due to season changing.

Work place culture:
Its amazing, I absolutelty loved the environment along with the dress code. Asic also has its on website along with local stores in the area that provide not only apparel but also a training facility located in Irvine, Ca (corporate office)

The hardest part of the job:

The most enjoyable part of the job:
The consistency of the work schedule was amazing along with the company being open arms for overtime if wanted. The positive energy the managers provided made it a welcome home environment and made you wanna come to work. The location is amazing along with the opportunity for growth in the company is at a all time high

A typical day at Asics involves interacting with consumers in discovering the ideal product for them. Whether it be shoes or apparel, the main objective as a team player is asking the customers the right questions and use the knowledge of all of our inventory. What I can take away from this job is that product knowledge and positive customer interaction is vital for an occupation in retail. It may fill intimidating at first, the managers are there is provide assistance. Whether it be questions on product or just to have a friendly chat, the management gives off a friendly and approachable vibe. The general atmosphere of Asics can vary from slow and relaxed to face-paced and busy depending on what day of the week it is. This can be a positive or a negative; as busy day can make the time go by, but you would also have your hands full and possibly get a little stressed, while a slow day can be relaxed and you are able to fix up the store more easily, but at times, time just drags on. Overall, I found Asics an enjoyable location to work at, mostly due to the people, employees and customers, that I can interact with.

The company has a great culture stemming from the Founder's main goal and his accomplishments, but management is constantly shifting and there is very little room for advancement inside the company unless you're in house (i.e. in Irvine, CA)/near the vicinity/or constantly have contact with higher ups in person.  Company benefits are great, incl. paid holidays, work flexibility (if working remotely), and independence.  The downside, is if you work remotely and have little contact with higher-ups, you'll be overlooked and they'll higher someone from the outside.  This is intuitive, but if you've done a lot for the company, it's not right.  Managers are constantly shifting into new roles and often don't know much about their responsibilities and it's very obvious.  You will apply multiple times to promote yourself, and Human Resources will not even know you or your current job responsibilities.  Career Track or placement is non-existent.  If you love being a "number" after pouring your heart in the company, apply.

A typical day at work can vary. On a weekday it can be slow, and busy for short bursts, while the weekends can be a very constant flow of customers. Being that Asics isn't as popular of a brand in the United States as say Nikes or Adidas, for example, There will be many customers who are only window shopping, or that don't even realize the advancements made in shoe technology by Asics. I've learned that there's more to shoes than just style and comfort. There's arch support, cushioning, agility, etc. The management is often scrutinous of the associates, but they insist it's only because they are heavily scrutinized themselves through surveillence, and so it can be uncomfortable at times. The most difficult portion of the job would have to be standing up for extended time. It can cause severe discomfort on the feet if the correct shoes aren't worn, but fortunately they have shoes available to prevent such discomfort. The most enjoyable part of the job is the discount on the shoes and clothing that employees receive. Also there's a great team of coworkers there to make your shift more enjoyable.

A typical day at Asics is as follows:

High fives as you walk in accompanied by warm greetings, always.
I hang my purse in my locker, clock in, throw on the Asics Foot Analysis lanyard to make it official. 
A manager and I go over my current weekly stats of progress and sales, and catch up on how life is going. 
I send out e-mails to customers from my previous shift thanking them for their visit to the store and engaging in feedback on the product.
As I enter the sales floor, I always update myself on any new product that arrived while I was gone, and any updates/information I need to be aware of.
Aside from that, greeting all my customers with a smile and dedication to helping them find the perfect fit (shoe or apparel) for their active needs is my main focus all day!

I am blessed with a job full of supportive and motivational employees and love this company! It will be an overall sad farewell, but wonderful experience, nonetheless.

I was hired on as a full time sales lead and quickly found that this was not the environment i was looking for. Firstly, HR took almost a month and a half to hire me which i found to be ridiculous. Secondly, they bungled my first paycheck and mailed it to my house which didn’t  arrive until the following Monday even though we got paid on a Friday. Management is a joke, serious disconnect between corporate and the retail side of things. Weird company culture which threw me off because none of the staff were runners and only knew just the shoes. Manager was a suffocating micromanager and the assistant was two faced. I never felt i belonged on the team and i feel that management saw me as a threat. Store was small and crammed, too many staff working at once on a slow week day. Utterly ridiculous! 

I love working here and I would recommend this job to anyone who is willing to put their best foot forward whenever it comes to making money for this company. This job has given me a ton of confidence. I have to be able to make sure I have done everything I could in order to make the best possible sale. My colleagues are extremely supportive and are always pushing me and the rest of my coworkers along to become a better version of ourselves. Along with confidence, you have a great employee discount and a free credit every six months to get yourself a new outfit for the upcoming season. It’s great! I would stay forever, but I have a bigger calling in my career.

Review my EDI file, Release those EDI. Review my workflow of any pricing issues or material styles incorrect. Review the orders with my account sales representative. Release the sales order and advise the DC on accounts that need to be shipped on a 48 hour turn. I would step in for co-workers that were out Ill or on vacation. The challenging part was working with flash accounts. Which I would create soft orders to hold for the account and once the account had their sale they would advise with a revised sales order. These account had to be filled at a 100% and shipped in 24 window or ASICS was penalties. I worked with the Human Resources team on bring in Mason Jars for the company to have Detox waters. I had started this in my small department and the CEO loved it.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Good team work, good management, guaranteed hours, nice traffic flow of happy customers, great training of product knowledge 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Making sales quota. Sometimes hard to make goals when too many employees are working. Didn't happen too often. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment was peaceful and inviting. I stayed occupied through out my shifts. I was given two ten minute and one thirty minute breaks. Management is understanding and full of product knowledge.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Meet and greet, sales, cashier, captured emails by offering 10 percent off, kept cleanliness and organization of sales floor. Everyday was a good day. I have no complaints.

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