retail sales associate

stocking associate

sales associate

associate

senior manager

adidas

A typical day would consist of being checked in at the door by a manager, then you would use your badge to get into the back (Stock Room) clock in, you would go get a walkie talkie, checking the chart to see what zone you will be covering, as soon as you get to your zone you would imeditaley start recovering(Cleaning) greeting customers helping them find what ever they need or helping them discover what they need, usually about 10 or 15 after you have been in your zone the TC (Team Captain) will come check in with you, see how your doing, let you know whats going usually if you have a mid day shift you will not be a part of morning hudle witch is where they go over things going on in the store as well as corpate, then you will discuss the store sales goal, what your personal sales goals are and how you will reach them, then after that your main focus is keeping your zone shoppable and interacting with as many customers as possible, every hour a tc will check on your give your "numbers" are a way the company keeps track of your personal sales goals when helping a customer you often have to keep telling them your name that way when they go check out a cahier will ask who helped them, then the cashier will enter yout badge number in the computer so it will keep track of number of customers you helped, average dollar amout your customers are spending, average number of item per transaction, and whole dollar amout, so every hour your "numbers should be going up" depending weather closing or not if your closing you have to wait to all the customers are cleared out then you have to start cleaning your zone making sure there are no clothers on the fitting room racks, all the clothes are hung up in size order, pants are haung right, t shirts are put aways then you will have a closing hudle there you will hear what was said in morning hudles, give reconition to to co-workers, hear if we met daily sales goals.


I learned everything I know about customer service there, it was such a great experience the manager really take there time to help you understand what your doing and make sure you do it well, they really want to see you suceeced, customer service is really important to adidas and I really got to experience what outstanding customer service is, adidas really molded me to have great customer service, this was my first job and I wish everyone could have the experience I did I am very thankful  
 
The managment team there is awsome, I mean they have flaws here and there, but they are the most genuinest people I have worked with, they were my biggest cheerleaders, they believed in me even when at time I didnt believe in myself, they were welcoming, friendly and very understanding.

My co workers are awsome, from the first day they greeted me with open arms, being patience and always willing to answer and questions.

There really is a hard part of this job its only hard if you make it hard.

I really enjoyable part about working at adidas, were my co workers, managers, and the customers. I met all kinds of people from all over the world. This is a part of my life I will never forget.

I don’t believe I learned much besides what I have already learned from other businesses I have worked for before. I had my fair share of issues with the job and I realized that with my own personal condition and due to other factors as well that this job is not a career worthy job for me. I don’t feel the pay was fair for the amount of distance I had to travel, I don’t think the incentives like the discount were all that worth it and it felt more predatory like wasting paycheck from the job on an item of clothing only to have to wear it as some kind of uniform. As a worker that is not a part of management it shouldn’t be my job to have to find someone to fill in for my position if I have to miss work for any reason. Some of the jobs terms are simply unacceptable as a worker and I could tell by working with others on the job how everyone truly felt. After realizing all of  that, I knew I had to resign, I could see it becoming an issue long term. I think there are many facets of this entire business that are lacking and that it’s negatively impacting their workforce in turn leading to a high turnover rate even despite their metrics being relatively positive not being able to make any sort of commissions base from this job makes it a dead end for people who excel at selling and trying to get employees to stay at that with no real money making incentive is going to harm them in the long run. You could offer more responsibility with promotions but that’s not going to help when there is a high turnover rate amongst people who just get hired. I am not one for blind optimism, I tried to see past a lot of things I didn’t like and at the location I worked at I noticed there were several issues and for that pay I realized that no one actually cared to ensure the workspace was as clean and kept for its customers as it should have been for its employees and the lack of general care for quality of life and and smart countermeasures put into place for theft issues other than to be a paranoid person on the job ruined my mental health and made me feel unsafe working this job… I was severely disappointed this job started off so strong but as I saw the workforce more and the workplace more I saw all the cracks and knew this was not the place for me. I respect the opportunity I was given and those who gave me a chance but in the end this isn’t a job worth making your self sick for. If you have strong values and morals maybe try this job if the work place looks neat and tidy. But if they want you to do this or that for the work place do not lower yourself or take it upon yourself to do the tasks the corporates can hire. When your job is to be a Sales Associate it shouldn’t be anything but… 

adidas is an interesting place to work. On one hand I had fantastic direct managers who genuinely cared for me and my work, but at the same time their managers could care less about me or my work and were seemingly only focused on the bottom line.

Additionally, the work and projects were great for my career development, allowing me to learn so much in a short amount of time, but at the same time the projects often felt meaningless in the grand scheme of things with so many other folks working on nearly the exact same projects.

While I was able to build a great resume while working at adidas, allowing me to  move into a better role at a better company, my biggest issue with working at adidas relates to the companies policies and practice around advancement. This is an organization that loves to highlight and reward it's high achievers with praise, financial incentives, and the never ending promise of a promotion on the horizon. I would know, I received exceptional yearly reviews every year and maximum bonuses, all the while being told that I was ready to "take on the next big role" or that my promotion was "just around the corner". I was literally told this for years, and I just kept my head down, sacrificing my home life to ensure that I could get that next step up. But it never happened, just more and more lip service, intended to keep me working hard.

Then the pandemic hit and I was laid off (actually laid off the day before anyone thought to tell me. I even went to meetings the day AFTER I was technically let go, because I had no idea...). So at the end of the day, all that hard work and sacrifice was for nothing, as I continued to be led on and screwed over by the HR department until the very end.

This seems to be general culture at adidas, everyone is working ridiculously hard out of fear of either losing their job, or not getting a promotion. It's frankly unhealthy and unfair.

So while I appreciate the resume-boosting work I was able to grind out for 8 years with the brand, I am only left with  sour taste in my mouth as my experience at adidas was not as positive as I would have ultimately liked.

Working at Adidas could be a blessing or a curse, depending on the day. Overall, the highlights of employment were enough to override the cons. The culture and the people that they employed were young, energetic, and positive people who shared a love for sports and fashion. The best part about the job was the fact that everyone seemed to care for one another and there was always someone who was willing to help develop you to the next level. Benefits were great, especially if it was your first full-time job. 

The most difficult part of the job was the management and it's culture. At first, management led by example and genuinely wanted to help people move forward with their career aspirations. Now, the management team is beholden to sales goals and deadlines that take up the vast majority of their time. Managers also spent a majority of their time either working on office tasks, creating presentations for meetings, or "browsing" their emails. The focus on the associates and the team fell to the way side and the management team basically became a team of well-paid office clerks while the day-to-day managerial tasks fell to "elevated" associates. Most of these associates have no managerial experience but are expected to oversee store operations, delegate breaks and meal periods, and deal with corrective actions to their fellow associates. Not to mention, most of these elevated associates were making barely above minimum wage, not early enough to justify their new responsibilities. Meanwhile, incoming managers saw their wages go up with the new Oregon hiring laws in 2018 but had fewer responsibilities than ever. 

The most enjoyable part of the job was the culture of family. Everyone saw each other as close friends and shared in their love for the brand. The environment we worked in was incredibly high volume but we worked as a team to ensure that every person was taken care of. I don't think I've ever felt more at home than when I was with my team at work. They supported me on my good and bad days and looked out for me, even off the clock.

A typical day at Adidas would is coming in, clocking in, getting huddled in by your store manager or team leader & then going to work. A huddle is when you're being told who the top performers of the previous day were, today's store goal, weather or not we passed yesterday's goal, and anything else needed that'll make the store run more smoothly, like what the week's sales are and when they're going to end.

I learned a lot about sports performance sneakers, originals, and Adidas' apparel. It's more to it than I thought. At first it felt like a lot, but that was because I was completely new to it. I didn't know anything about it, but once you get the hang of it, it'll come so easy to you. The information about the products are definitely essential as a sales associate who spends a lot of time on the floor, assisting customers.

My Store Manager is cool, I like him. He's very flexible and empathetic yet he gets down to business at the same time. My team leaders are great for the most part, I feel secure in being taught by them and guided by them because they know what they are doing and have time under their belt. They also don't look at us sales associates like we're lower than them. I have respect for them.

My co-workers are good. There is always a good vibe at work. There are many jokes being passed during the day & lots of smiles. My co-workers make it easier to work and more enjoyable. The thing about my co-workers and I, is we know how to compliment each other and help one another out, but we also know when to let someone know that we aren't feeling something we've done.

I would say the hardest part of my job is dealing with foreign customers. My store is in Flushing, NY where there are many Asian, Chinese, and Spanish people so there is a language barrier between our customers and our staff. Some days are more frustrating than others but some kind of way, we find a way through it.

The most enjoyable part of my job, in my opinion, is helping people. I like to assist people and make connections with them. It's a good feeling to know you've helped someone.

I enjoyed every minute of my time at TaylorMade. I commuted 162 miles daily while taking care of my Grandpa so my workday began at 3:00 AM. I balanced the customer service line which included general consumers and retail accounts. Calls ranged from warranty issues, to placing orders or just general product questions, up selling was always encouraged and I excelled in this area. I later took on the role of a Territory Sales Support Representative and managed six accounts in Mexico which were difficult because of international shipping, payment, and communication issues. Along with this I supported a small territory in Southern CA, which included appx. ten accounts. Balancing all my duties was difficult at times but was extremely gratifying at the end of the day. Management was always supportive and my co-workers and I always worked together which made things very easy. TaylorMade strengthened my skills in so many areas such as customer relations, organization, and successfully meeting deadlines. I was very honored to be personally invited by President Mark King into The Red Hat Club which very few employees were included. I received this honor by dedication, and going way beyond the call of duty to provide the absolute best service possible. This award included a personal Lunch with Mark King and less than 40 individuals in the history of the company ever received this honor. I also was given the assignment of itemizing, organizing, and shipping products to TaylorMade's biggest event., The TaylorMade-adidas Invitational Golf Tournament in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. I physically selected the unreleased products to showcase, itemized them, and sweated in the Warehouse packaging over 15 boxes for the long trip to Mexico which could be very dangerous. I later flew there with the Sports Marketing Team to oversee the success of the event. 

I was in IC during my time at adidas, and its fair to say that this is actually a review of TFE Logistics who is contracted by adidas to handle the day to day operations of the Distribution Center.

It is also fair to say that my overall experience at TFE was not terrible, I made a few friends there that i still speak with and generally i did not dislike my job. but overall this is not a good place to work. the pay is incredibly low for most positions, even management positions compared to other Warehouse/DC jobs. management opportunities are largely about who you know, not what you know. and there is a huge culture of distrust within senior management because they are trying to cling to that little control they actually have. if you smoke they are very anti smoker and you wind up standing in the street or riding around in your car if you want to get one. also having a cellphone on your person and having someone catch you with it is a terminable offense. its a large facility, and if something were to happen to you, it might be hours before someone actually finds you. 

I was actually let go due to absences because my supervisor did not give my paperwork from the hospital to HR. i will say that HR did in fact try to reverse the decision at corporate in atlanta after finding that out, but ultimately that was too late. the biggest reason i think this oversight took place was due to what i said above, if supervisors feel like their little grasp of power was threatened, they will find a way to get rid of you. so it is possible to be too good at what you do for them.

My suggestion is to anyone going to work here is to get trained in driving the power equipment. its the only major benefit for working here. if you get certified to drive the forklifts they have, it will make you more marketable to the warehouse positions that pay better.

	Managed retail sales staff of 40 members
	Completed procedures required to make approved changes in purchase orders such as changes in price to store stock
	Collaborated with store buyers to create action plans based on sales forecast reports
	Liaison to Adidas Visual team to maintain adequate levels of high, customer demand merchandise 
	Tracked stock inventory utilizing company electronic tracking system
	Prepared and reviewed incoming and outgoing correspondence 
	Monitored employee performance and provided constructive written and oral feedback
	Oversaw the training of new and existing personnel on technologies, policies and marketing skills
	Handled cash and credit transactions and made necessary adjustments to discrepancies by contacting the Department Manager.
	Verified accuracy of electronic timecards (Workbrain) daily
	Utilized company currency register system (Store 21) to complete opening and closing reports
New Store Opener
	Planned and oversaw the opening of five new Adidas retail stores
	Trained personnel on store policies and procedures
Event Staff Marketing/Planner
	Organized and coordinated with companies to participate in opening events. 
	Traveled locally and nationally to host marketing events as the lead sales product manager (e.g., Boston Marathon)
	Provided marketing and customer support at the annual NBA All-Star event representing Adidas Corporation
	Selected as personal shopping assistant to VIP customers

I learn while working at Adidas to never settle and fight for what you believe in and what you stand for. I also learn from Adidas how to give the best customer service ever.

The most enjoyable part about working at Adidas were the customers, athletes, and the staff that came to Adidas.

Prior to Adidas, I seemed to have trouble finding what I wanted to do in the industry. It also can be an asset to have experience with a global brand under your belt. After working at Adidas Fashion Group, I not only found the love in what I did, I understood what my role in this industry is. A typical day at work would consist of meetings with the Director ranging from Real Estate Contracts, Executive Assistance, Marketing Pitches, Business Models/Proposals, and Operation Structures. Simultaneously I was also managing all of the daily implementations for Fashion Group showrooms (1 off site, 3 on site), Fashion Week, and all Tradeshows. At Adidas I learned where value comes into your work, and how you contribute to a team; something bigger than yourself. The environment was a small relaxed casual combination of eclectic people, each with their own vibrant personality. I truly enjoyed working with everyone there which included Adidas Corporate in Portland and Headquarters in Germany. I think the hardest part about my job was the down time, I personally felt that I needed more work. I find that I work well under pressure and deadlines. The most enjoyable part of my job was how I felt personally inside. I felt value, consistency, dedication, a starting point that I finally found. I felt that I would stay at Adidas forever, it was exactly what I was looking for! Due to restructuring my position was eliminated, I was crushed, but that is the nature of this business. However if ever given the opportunity to work for them again, I wouldn't hesitate to say yes!

What is the best part of working at the company?
This is an easy job to get. If you're looking for your first job experience, just moved or been out of work for several years. This place will get you started.

Hours are flexible for students, too.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There is a lack of communication that refuses to be amended. There will be no training and they will expect fellow part-timers to teach you what they barely know. Part-timers are the easiest to get along with since the full-timers look down on us and have caused many people to quit due to their micro-managing behavior (they get paid the same as us lol). The leads are distant and give vague instructions which will lead to you messing up due to simply not knowing finer details. Also you WILL be reprimanded for other peoples' mistakes bc they have no way of tracking individual productivity :)

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Disorganized, distant, disinterested. If you are shy it will be hard for you to make friends with people who weren't hired at the same time as you, so your shifts might feel longer than they need to; but make an effort to get to know fellow part-timers!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Always, always check your Dayforce schedule bc there will be times where they change your shift without direct notification!

Expect to be given a vague task ("hang shirts, check to need if the store needs them") but double check this hasn't been done already so you're not sending double the quantity to the store since the leads do not check off on what has been completed by your co-workers!

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