shift manager

sales associate

assistant store manager

store manager

stocker

Hustler Hollywood

I worked here right after I got out of the Navy.  I wanted something completely opposite of the Navy.  Just a lot of fun.  I did have a lot of fun too.  The best thing is the employee discount and that you get to meet the "Talent" when they have signings. I liked that the uniforms were basic black bottoms and black shoes of your choice pretty much.  When I first started black shorts were not allowed then all of a sudden a girl who was really attractive decided to wear shorts and she was able to wear them. They never really stuck to the rules.  I liked Halloween cause you could wear your Adult Costumes, but selling the Adult Costumes were a pain in the butt.  You get to rent out some of the videos if you ask ( Well I don't know if they still do that any more), but it helps you sell the videos to people who are looking for a particular type. I have to say the hardest people to sell to are couples that only want movies with 1 male and 1 female, no 3-sums, no funny business we carried very few of them. 

My schedule was all sorts of topsy turvy because I was one of the rare sales associates that had a car, so they knew it was easier to have me do all over the place type hours.  I also closed a lot since I had a car and I found myself driving a lot of my managers and coworkers home (which no one gave me gas money), so it was a surprise to me that they never promoted me to manager, but promoted  coworkers that called out sick every other shift and called me in to cover them ( on my off day).  I even sold a Glass toy over $1,000 and I still was not rewarded even though we were running a challenge that who ever sold it would receive an awesome prize (and it was awesome), but I never received it and I hardly got a good job for doing it. I also ran the Café when they had it and one thing that I hated was watching the Managers make a Latte and not pay for it, or  hook up their buddies and not pay for it. I would mention it and I would get blown off. I took it to the Store Manager and it got blown off.

Ladies, if you work here expect the male customers that come in to think that you are down for anything.  They will hit on you, try and touch you, unwanted attention is part of the job, but don't think that you have to stand for it.  Also drunk people.  When you work closing shift you will be dealing with ALL the drunks.  They will get annoying, they will get reckless, and often times they will be a little hostel towards you if they don't get what they want.  When its closing time you will have drunks at the locked door promising to buy hundreds of dollars of merchandise to come in because they don't want to go home. you will have drunks using the restroom in the elevator because you don't have a public bathroom. During closing shift you tend to realize how dumb and annoying drunk people are.

Also stealing is a big thing at that store.  They don't seem to hire enough staff for peek hours when (you are really busy).  The people who steal know that so they come in on the peek hours.  So when you are helping customers with merchandise they will use that moment to steel a DVD or rip a sensor out of a shirt .  So when you were working hard to get that sale you are then blamed if something is stolen through that time. However if you look around the floor where are the managers?  That's right down stairs (in the "Bat Cave"). Not to mention they want you to run and answer the phone in like 2 rings, so you are looking like a maniac running to the phone cause you don't want to get yelled at.  You have to ask for people's bags when they come in which makes people feel uncomfortable and its starts unnecessary fights including people trying to get their money back for sale and clearance items when they were told at the time of sale that it is a FINAL SALE.

At the time the "In store politics" was, "If you don't listen to the same music as me, or do the same "recreational activities" as me ( you are not suppose to do that) then you are going to have a hard time".  I saw more friends of friends of the managers or store managers get higher pay raises or promotions then myself. I was praised in a letter from Corporate about my professionalism and all I got was a 25 cent raise?! I worked there for 2 years and was making less then someone who just got there and happen to be buds with the managers.

Don't get me wrong I had SO MUCH FUN at this job, but the drama was not worth it.  Also if you drive they don't provide assistance with parking and to pay $20 a day to park at a lot or $120 for a monthly pass to a parking structure isn't worth it if you get paid $8.00 or so an hour. After 2 years of working there I was earning $8.25. 

I think one thing that they need in the manager department is that the managers need to have ever so many years experience in retail already and college as well as go through a management course cause often times they would just choose friends and you had to deal with power trips from people who have no respect for people who have been in the workforce longer than them or really know how important it is to be a manager. They made a girl a manager and she had no idea how to use a clothes hook, but worked at a retail store before ours ( she should know how to use one) I also think they need mandatory stick to their rules and policies. stop letting things squeak by.

my opinions, well, I'll leave it to the WORK scope opinion..
yes, some 'average' retail task, register ringing, clothes folding/organizing, etc.
bUT
it IS a very unique 'adult' retail, and if your a 'personality' person, who can charm, coax, and know how to read people in this unique environment, it is WELL worth it. It is NOT for the 'shy' or 'sexually opinionated'. It is a positive atmosphere, and definitely a pleasurably 'individual' AND 'team'hybrid environment. 
I have these good things to say, after working at the new Orleans store, for 2 years, even though I was fired. (not getting into that). My point is, it's an alt/lgbt friendly, very wonderful employee environment.  

one 'professional' downside..

-- no benefits (no dental/vision/health etc.)
(to my knowledge) 
.. until your a 'manager' THEN you actually get the 40 hours..

'sales associates' (at least where I worked) were always kept within 'part-time' schedule (unless there was seriously extenuating 'holiday' [being New Orleans, things like 'Mardi Gras' week and other local events.

--Promotions
And, though they do generally, mostly, 'promote from within', it's not guaranteed.. BUT not 'impossible' either... in fairness, I HAVE watched a VERY deserving employee become lower (still important) management, who genuinely deserved, and earned their way, but, they DO also fill some positions of (higher) management from people who have NOT EVER worked with the company before.. when they SHOULD have moved someone up from within the store, but thats a personal opinion, I myself never made 'management', but, for many reasons, quite justified.

If your thinking of applying, (at least to the New Orleans store), trying to apply, DO IT!
Good-Excellent products,
good environment.
Pay.. eh.. I DO think, that for 'starting' 'sales associate' AND NO 'benifits' that COULD pay more.. but..
If you have an open mind,
your not prudish,
your looking for 'interesting' 
  
I got F I R E D for reasons I don't necessarily fully 'agree' with as a whole..

and I'm STILL saying..
it was an amazing place to work, that I'd work at again, and don't be shy, just apply!

I have worked for the company for a long time and I feel like my love for the business and company has grown. There have been waves where sometimes it has felt as though it wasn't worth it but then there are so many times where I have truly truly loved my job. There is never a dull moment. The staff is an amazing collaboration of people that seem to work so cohesively. I can honestly say that I love each and every one of my coworkers. The customers can be strange but there are more normal people than there are weirdos. Everyone is open and honest. The environment is laid back. I have never worked in another retail store where I felt that I could be weird and everyone else would be just as weird as me. The management at my location is strong and they do everything they can to make everyone's experience great. As an associate you start at part time and I recommend it as a second job as the pay isn't great. I personally think that for the amount of knowledge that you need, they could bump that base pay up a couple dollars. However, they do make up for it with opportunity, discounts and a solid bonus program but you have to work for it and so does your team. Come in, do your job and have fun while doing it and you will reap the benefits. If you are full time, they have good health insurance packages and PTO and you still qualify for discounts and bonuses. The store is open late so be prepared to have some late nights. It's optimal for night owls and college students. Their schedules are flexible, even for full timers. All in all, I feel like if they offered more full time associate positions and raised the base pay rate, they would be the perfect job.

This job expects a lot from its employees, all while barely paying them. No matter how good you are at your job, management is forced to constantly negatively reinforce you. You are also constantly treated terribly, having your privacy invaded, since management doesn't trust its own employees enough to not shoplift. I've never been so good at a job where I felt so poorly treated. Don't work here.

For context, I worked there for nearly a year as a salesperson. I was extremely knowledgeable of thousands of the products, and had enough customer service experience to where I excelled far beyond my peers in sales. I was netting at least 20 grand a week in profits alone for the sales I was making, all while making 8.25 or some terrible amount an hour. Part time, at that. No gets benefits of any kind. And I cannot stress enough how terrible the management was. Their whole model to motivate their employees was to review your sales DAILY, and they tracked your sales of unnecessary items you upsold to customers, as opposed to what you did sell to them that they actually needed and wanted.

I DID enjoy working the floor and dealing with customers in their toy/boutique section. They allow you to test and inspect any and every item that you can sell, which did very much help with making you a better salesperson. The satisfaction of helping people find that toy/item/supplement that would best suit their individual wants and needs is the only satisfaction this job offers. 

This is one of the best jobs I've ever had, I know my ratings my not show that. However, this job is a lot of fun and there are definitely some rewarding factors. You get to meet people every single day and help them find their own sexual path. I've helped keep marriages together, I've helped people get out of their sexual rut, I've helped women with breast cancer find breast massagers that relieve pain. Those experiences are very rewarding to me. The managers are very flexible and will work with you if you're willing to commit yourself to this company and be a good employee. There was never a day where I thought "I don't want to work," more so "I don't want to go to work yet, just five more minutes for a nap." This is a fun retail job, but that's all it is.Its great for dipping your toes into sex work as well. The pros of this job didn't pay my bills though. Ten dollars an hour isn't a livable wage. Safety is a huge concern constantly because they are open late downtown til 2 am on the weekends and theres been too many issues and little to no effort to fix the safety issues from corporate. Not having parking for your employees so they have to pay $6 a day or $12 if you want to be close isn't fair. There's just a lot of these things that brings down morale of working there. But like I said its great to start if you're trying to get your foot in the door in the retail world, or trying to get some insight to the sex world it's just not ideal with how things should be for your employees.

Hustler attracted me due to the stated mission of "Erasing the Shame", and the truly inclusive and nonjudgmental environment it offered.  The day to day is similar to the DM role in any other company--working through your teams to improve the business, managing employee relations issues, ensuring all operational and visual directives were executed on time, and being a visible presence in stores and connecting with teams.  The achilles heel of this company is an irreparable disconnect between field leadership who truly cares about the company's stated mission and the people working in stores, and the executive team at HQ who only cares about the bottom line and doesn't understand the basics of retail.  Direction from HQ was ever-changing and reactionary to a fault, and quality of life for employees was not a priority because the executive team did not place any priority on this.  As a District Manager, expect extensive travel, and frequent calls and texts from your teams due to emergent situations, often late at night.  HR was engaged and genuinely helpful, so in spite of the nature of the business, expect a professional working environment focused on employee growth.  The company attracts a fun and open-minded employee and customer, so day to day interactions with guests and team members were also very rewarding.

Hustler offers a fun and exciting experience for all their employees. The company provides comprehensive training for all the employees and educates you to provide the best education for your customers in order to do your job well. Management is completely supportive, to provide everything and anything you may need to meet company goals, personal goals, and personal work-life balance. They strive to make the work environment not only fun, but also educational. In this company, ideas are encouraged, family is considered, and performance is addressed and compensated. All employees, entry level and up, are treated equally. In saying that, I mean that when you come into the company - even entry level, you get trained to be future management. When you work here, corporate and upper management staff will work with you directly, to utilize your assets to be successful. Not only within the company, but also to meet personal goals. I would recommend this job to those people that strive for success, and still want to feel good, sending your customers home feeling like they made a responsible choice for their investment in quality merchandise. There are currently only 26 stores across the country,  but that is growing. If upper management opportunities were available, without relocating, I would still be working for the company now.

The staff at Hustler Hollywood are some of the best. Knowing product is easy but speaking with customers can present certain issues. As it is an adult novelty store, a bit of awkwardness and shyness is to be expected from customers, but as long as you maintain a professional, yet friendly approach, making sales can be a very easy task. You must work around awkward situations and have full product knowledge of many products. There are the occasional product training in which vendors will come and give in depth detail about the products they vend to the store, usually that means leaving with free product so that employees can give a first hand experience of products. The management is great in which they work with employees in both bettering their sales and working with their schedules so that employees can attend school and keep up with extra activities on the side. There aren't many positions to move up to but promotion is available to those who prove themselves. There are no benefits and unfortunately termination can be something that is easily done but that's only to those who either choose not to follow regulation or don't show initiative. All in all its a great place to work.

At the Phoenix location, I would say we are such a tight-knit team since our store is one of the smallest in the company. The current general manager is great and makes the work environment relaxed, but he makes sure everyone does their part without micromanaging. 
I do however do not like how corporate handles the employees that are causing issues. A couple of assistant managers we have had aren't written up or fired easily. It takes a lot to get fired or even just written up, which makes the work environment stressful for everyone else since the person doesn't feel they have to change since there are no real consequences for their behavior. 
All in all though, I would say this is probably my favorite job so far. It's easy, fun for the most part, and I do feel that most of the management is fair and down to earth. 
Keep in mind if you do work for the company, don't expect full time unless you're an assistant manager or higher. Also, you will have some customers that don't understand boundaries so if you can't handle that, don't apply.

This company will not provide quality training for a new store manager.  A total of 4 days is not enough of training when taking over a high volume store.  There is no on the floor training and you are not equipped to even open or close the store after training. Depending on your existing staff to train you is sad to say the least. Poor company, no one is on the same page with communication.  I have over 15 years of retail experience and have been thrown in many situations in which I have been successful in.  The harassment during my training was unprofessional to say the least.  The manager in that store is a glorified sales associate who played with the dancers at the club next store the entire time.  If he wasn't doing that he was demeaning to his staff, took smoke breaks every 15 minutes, or was having inappropriate conversations.  Upon my resignation I made HR aware of what had happened during my training.  The manager that trained me is not a good first impression of the company and I almost resigned during the training process.  Good luck if you choose to work for this unethical company.

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