retail assistant manager

stocking associate

store manager

stylist

sales associate

St. John Knits

A typical day at work, began with cleaning a huge store, bathrooms, kitchen, vacuuming, swifting, washing windows..steaming  clothes ,and shipping  merchandise all day long. The management was Horrible, mean ,cruel and lied to everyone.  The work place is extremely toxic with racist people!  There is never any business, no-one comes into the store therefore you stare at the walls for half your day listening to management discuss her private life.  The hardest part of the job was boredom and being around nasty , dishonest people! There was absolutely nothing enjoyable about this job! Four employees left after two incidents! I would advise working at any other retail store where there are lovely kind people and honesty! The job requires you to go way beyond the pay scale!  You are required to work weekends and late nights! You were spoken to in a condescending tone constantly. Even those who were part time quit! I would not recommend woking there. I worked there part time and it was horrible!

This is a tough job. ! the management is under so much pressure it pressures all the  Employees. There’s a lot of gossip between the employees. Management will compete with you for the clients because they also have goals. I have to be on top of the front door if you wish to grab a customer ASAP. This is expected in a high-end job well dressed competitive etc. I have worked in many a high end jobs they’re all pressure however this particular store seems the most stressful.hrumlunder their breath. Are some nice people that I worked with but mostly it was extremely competitive which made it hard to relax during the day
 This creates friction and the stylists wardrobe are more than The employees are expected to where St John clothing they’re giving an allotment but you were taxed on it quite a bit it Hass to be impeccable and the shoes have to be exact as well as the hair if you love St John clothing it’s it’s wonderful.extremely comptrfrd .competitive. Look

Company has gone through so many CEOs that it's ridiculous.  Huge salaries/bonuses to upper management, while the hourly employees have not had a raise in 10 years and are treated disrespectfully.  During the pandemic, a handful of  hourly employees risked their health and came to work to keep the company running.  These employees were not offered even a small bonus for having literally risked their lives to keep the company from falling apart, while the highly overpaid upper managers, including the CEO at the time, were safe at home collecting their checks.
Business schools could literally use this company as a textbook example of how NOT to run a successful business.



I was employed by St. John Knits for an amazing ten years; about sixteen years ago, so I am sure things have changed since the time I was there. Working with such a prestigious fashion house and with talented designers gave me a life time of experience and set higher standards for any future employment.
St. John employees were given the creative freedom and tools necessary for the success of the company and the stores they served. The company was very driven and promoted its management from within. Compensation was earned and I did receive many raises during my employment.
What can I say, 10 years with St. John Knits I definitely give it “5 Stars” and still is one of the most affluent, well made, upscale products produced today.

When I was hired, there was a “reputation” about this place. The people that work there were mean and layoffs were constant. I ignored these, naively thinking it was just gossip. Unfortunately pretty much true to their reputation. My immediate managers were fine but there was a lot of gossip and drama and yes, regular layoffs. You would see someone one day, the next day they would be gone without any explanation. Nobody was safe. They play games with layoffs, firing people, replacing them with interns, leaving the role empty until they can reclassify they job. Strict about clocking policies but very flexible for some people. Really stale 1980s corporate feeling 

Work day begins with preparation time In HQ office when not traveling to field locations with in the domestic U.S.
 Navigating through various Opportunities with in allocated location demographics for best results .
sense of urgency as it relates to select last minute promotional and seasonal rollouts , marketing .
Workplace culture in regards to the amazing people that work with in the St John community . 
Opportunities in continued training and on boarding ,development of several departments, New hires with in the Corporate and field culture .
Aways tenacious in retrispect on going changes with in the Field and corporations culture .

Arrive at 4:00am prepare baths with water and chemicals make sure  the right garment/yarns are ready for dye. I learned a great deal of information but mosty on my own there was very little help from any of the co workers. Management was a little  intimidating i would greet good morning and never got a greeting back (Wierd). The co-workers are angry older people that point and laugh instead of help you out they throw you under the bus.The hardest part was trying to be with a team that didn 't want you on there team.the most enjoyable part going in early and getting out early and the four days forty hour schedule

The typical day's exp. is waiting on a conference call to see who has been axed. Common practice to take away a persons livelihood without a care in the world. They spend thousands of dollars on new manager training only to completely wipe out 90% of them in the first year alone. I have never worked for such a conniving and manipulative company in my entire life. The everyday practices are demeaning and borderline abusive. They use tactless and relentless mind torture maneuvers to "run" employees away. 'Awful"

Worked for them as a Key Holder for a short time. The company cares nothing about their employees only about making their numbers. Store Managers are scared to speak up because they are deathly afraid of losing their job. Management is constantly changing along with sales and promotions. District Managers are never heard or seen??? Very happy to quickly find another position with a reputable company that values their employees.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Very detailed company. They will train you in every division even if it’s not what you were hired for. This makes you very all rounded and prepared to handle every position of needed

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nothing really stressful about working here 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
There is a work life balance 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Morning meeting with staff, emails and calls, shipping and receiving,sales support

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Retail assistant manager 19 salaries reported	$20.69 per hour
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Store manager 4 salaries reported	$86,875 per year
Stylist 3 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
Sales associate 2 salaries reported	$20.50 per hour

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