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retail sales associate

sales associate

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CALVIN KLEIN

Like any retail job, it's a great way to start gathering experience straight out of high school for those who can't afford college(time or money wise). You learn the basics and if you show how hardworking you are you can get noticed, unfortunately there's always going to be a bias and with this management team they showed that. A majority of the time it's employees choosing a friend rather than someone who has potential. I never knew there could be a whole other side to retail than just being an associate and I have to thank Calvin Klein for that. They gave me the opportunity to see that, but not grow upon it. I was promoted to Stock Lead and learned about many other things that were outside my title. P.O.S, Marketing, Inventory, Merchandising, Visuals before opening the store were my tasks. Once the doors opened I was on the floor ready to assist customers and in doing so helping the company as well(Conversion). Besides my general duties in maintaining and updating the section I was designated to, I always expressed in progressing up in the company in general. They are who gave me my confidence, leadership, and independent thinking to take hold of my objectives not only in a working environment, but in my own personal lifestyle. Starting hours are very low and vary due to your flexibility, but most of the time you will be cut anyways for someone else to have your hours, even if you're supposed to be receiving a certain amount of hours. Change in anything can affect the company overall, and the results of it are clear. What someone may think is good for one, is bad for many and it's something they don't take into consideration. At first I was looking for an easy job, and now I leave looking for a company who appreciates their employees and gives me the same thing I can give them in return and more.

All of my customer service skills and experiences began when I started working at Calvin Klein. I started working there when I was a mere 15 years old. I had just started my sophomore year. My store manager who interviewed me welcomed me to the team (family) with open arms as well as everyone else there. A typical day at work included helping customers find sizes, outfits, pants for work, etc and making sure I helped them out as much as I could. I would also fill merchandise in the store, keep track of the fitting rooms, did special orders, kept up with the store and its appearance, greeted customers and worked the cash register. I learned how to fold clothes like a pro. Besides that I learned that you need to treat everyone the same and be kind. You never know what kind of day that person is having and maybe a simple hello can change their day slightly. My co workers were all very nice, I lasted the longest out of those who were in my orientation is 2013. The management was very good, they were all very caring and understanding of any personal issues I might have had. One of them who was closer to my age was like a sister to me but we still managed to work together very well. The store manager treated everyone equally and always tried to make work fun, even if it was a slow day. The hardest part about the job was handling customers when I was in no mood to associate with anyone, but my co workers always managed to get me in a better mood to do so. The most enjoyable part again was meeting all types of people and getting to interact with them.

The apparel store has a lot of cool people. They do ask for a lot of goals and try to be motivating but dont know how to use the right words for it. I feel like they hype up the new hires and think by doing that it'll make the older employees work harder but honestly it's a little discouraging. Its really hard to move up unless you literally go above and beyond as a basic associate but even by doing that it'll take a long time for an opening towvwn be mentioned. They company itself is alright. You get a great employee discount with special outfit deals, they have a lot of giveaways and food, as well as programs for mental health but it is a minimum paying job. You are not guaranteed a number of hours. Hours depend on business but they always hire a bunch of people so the hours suck are very inconsistent. They've recently been scheduling 3 hour shifts which are so pointless. They are really flexible with scheduling. It's a simple straight forward job. You basically help customers, clean the store, and reach goal for loyalty sign ups. When you dont make goal they make that pretty public and I personally get embarrassed but no one actually cares. The schedule is always late.  Its annoying. Its out the weekend before the start of the new week. They don't even apologize for it and expect everyone to be okay with the schedule to come out on Sunday and Monday ia the start of the week. ANNOYING.

Open or close 5 days a week daily operations, deposits, counting the drawers for 3 registers, assigning areas and projects for associates re folding tables and doing the bank deposits.  Welcoming and thanking customers, ringing and returns, customer service for both sales and complaints, shipping and receiving once a week.  Time clock management of associates and weekly payroll.  Loss prevention and sales. We also constantly  cleaned and refolded the store, checked dressing rooms and returned products to proper places.
   I learned how to deal with "wardrobers" and "group distraction"a type of thievery and a lot of loss prevention.  Different system of payroll, new floor resets, and how to measure for a properly fitting bra.   Learned about perfume and how it mixes with peoples chemistry and personalities.
   Loved my associates and fellow managers/ floor supervisors we always found a way to keep busy and have fun
   Hardest part were the resets of the new product or displays in the store (no real clear direction or how to).
     I really enjoyed the time I spent with my Manager and my associates in the store.  We always had some sort of contest or promotion to motivate the employees.  I loved helping people put together high end looks or picking out suits, shirts and ties for gentlemen to help them get a polished look for their occasion.


a typical day (if we werent doing floor changes) consist of helping customers 
filling out paper work, as part of the management team we were required to keep track of daily sales, set a daily sales goal along with many other goals
being part of a management team is something that i really do enjoy, the Calvin Klein management team changed a few times while i was employed there
the co workers were mainly teenagers, for the most part if you gave them a task and explain it to them they did it with no arguments, had a couple that would complain but with some persuasion finally did the job. only had 1 employee that didnt want to do the job and had to send home, later was dismissed

the hardist part of the job was that during my time working at Calvin Klein the company was going through a tremendous amount of changes. the entire store changed in merchandise and look, the upper company would give the store workers orders, we would do what they asked and then they would change there mind. we would work very hard to get it in order and it would last a week and they would have us do something different. we worked many over night shifts trying to accomidate them. 

the most enjoyable part of the job was the customers. I love working with the public,  even though you may have those few hard to deal with peolpe, for the most part they are really nice and i enjoy meeting new people.

If you are entering the working field and looking for a first job, then Calvin Klein is a good place to start. I've worked for the company for almost 4 years and I've gained and learned many retail skills working in a popular shopping mall. It may feel intimidating at first but the store  management and store culture trains you and encourages you to strive. A typical 6 hour shift includes: helping customers find and shop towards their needs, processing & restocking shipment on the sales floor, general maintenance like cleaning, folding clothes, and building fixtures.  The struggles with working here comes with the consistency of hours and the interactions with international tourists. Even when as a store we would profit consistently through the month, cooperate would give horrible hours for the month (<15 hours per week). Also working in retail you understand the difficulties with working with international visitors that you need to communicate with. Lastly despite working with the company for almost five years, I haven't been promoted to a key holder position with no notes from management to help improve, making longtime growth in the company difficult to stick through.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The company has an inclusive culture. I feel very comfortable working here, I can be myself. I follow all the rules and take pride in selling — but more importantly, in serving.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When the store is very busy, you need to be versatile and able to assist everyone at the same time.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment at the company is very welcoming and supportive. It has an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to be themselves and treated with respect. Teamwork is highly valued, and there's a strong focus on customer service. I feel proud to be part of a team that not only meets goals but also genuinely cares about people.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day for me at the company is all about staying focused on reaching my sales goals while providing excellent customer service. I start by reviewing promotions and setting personal targets for the day. Throughout the day, I engage with customers, identify their needs, and offer the best solutions. I stay proactive, keep a positive attitude, and always look for opportunities to exceed my sales targets.

I worked at Calvin Klein for over 1 year and gained valuable insights into managing amidst a dynamic staffing landscape and evolving management strategies.

Pros:

Opportunity for Growth: The high turnover and ever-changing team dynamics provided an opportunity for me to enhance my adaptability and leadership skills.
Learning Experience: Managing under such circumstances allowed me to develop problem-solving abilities and resilience, which are assets I now carry forward in my career.

Cons:

High Turnover: The company's turnover rate posed challenges in team stability and consistent project execution. It often necessitated additional effort to onboard new team members and maintain workflow.
Talent Retention: The management's approach to talent retention could benefit from improvement. A lack of consistent support and professional development initiatives made it challenging to keep motivated and skilled employees engaged.
Communication Gaps: Frequent changes in management strategies sometimes led to communication gaps, causing uncertainty and confusion among team members.


i loved working there. the employees are welcoming and supportive of each other. there one big work family. they cry together, laugh, and also defend each other. the management team is pretty okay. i learned so much being there. Being able to wake and go to work loving what you do was the best part for me. the atmosphere is fun and fast pace. learning different techniques and being able to put the skills you learned up to test. having your work come to life into a great master piece that'll be all over the world is pretty fascinating . i also enjoy going on an hour lunch and being able to sight see Manhattan all around. the workplace has a mixture of cultures not so much but you can still see the diversity in the place. the hardest part of the job for me personally was maintaining and performing a certain level of expertise. i was working with people who had 5+ years in the fashion industry and i had less experience. But im proud of myself because i was able to work alongside of these people providing the same level of expertise with less experience.

Calvin Klein as a company is amazing and you can see yourself working there for a long time. However, there a couple of stores were favoritism is play with no regards for talent. In my time there I have seen management favorites receive promotions while hard working individuals go unnoticed. 

Seems like everyone puts up with the horrible management staff for the discount of 40%, Watched many people leave the company because of the horrible upper staff. I do not know what kind of company likes to see valuable assets wall out the door. 

Hire to much little kids that have to work only until 11. If you are closing and are 18+, good luck because the kids leave at 11. Closing is horrible since everyone leaves at this time. The pay does not reflect the work that is expected out of individuals. 

If you like working with for a company that has a great discount, then this one is for you. However, you have been warned, you might need others to pay for your clothes since your pay check will fill up your gas to get to work....and maybe lunch.

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