engineering team leader

retail sales associate

supervisor

sales assistant

retail manager

Famous Footwear

a typical day for me is , running a team of 8 staff, in our biggest store in water own outlet centre. i send emails read emails, do rosters give out task and run my team  professionally   to make the day go smooth.
i learn about people with my customer service i learn every day that people are all different and learn to read and understand customers as they enter my store.
my co workers are fantastic , yes we all have days where we may be tiered and annoyed at someone but as a professional of 16 years in retail i learn to work to my ability and skills to avoid conflict in a work place.
the hardest part of my job is that i have the responsibility of someone else company and they have trust in me to do all i can to make sure that I'm giving all i can to provide my staff and customers with the knowledge and service they need, and runny a team of girls.
responsibility is a lot of pressure but i do my job well.
my enjoyable part of my job is that i love it, i love that i am busy 24-7 and that the company i work for gives the best support.

thank you
angela.

Everyday, I was to arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the job, open up the store, and make sure everything was presentable. I made sales and had lots of customer interaction, and was expected to hit targets.
I learnt to be punctual, and now demonstrate this in every day life. I also learnt that work and your personal life are to be kept separate, so you are entirely focused on work.
I work well in a team and individually, to encourage each other to get the job done.
The hardest part of the job was having to rush from this job to the other, as I had two at that time.
The most enjoyable part of the job was having the opportunity to work in Australia and further understand the different culture.

A typical day at work would include, selling in general, up selling, phone calls with other stores and customers and stock handling. It's a stimulating work environment as I am always learning new things to do with selling and all kinds of customers. My co workers are great, very supportive if need be and always offering a helping hand when it's really busy. The most enjoyable part of my job would be meeting all different kinds of customers from all walks of life and getting to talk to them individually. The most difficult would probably be not having the time to complete all tasks if the store is busy.

Great people on the retail teams, but toxicity was persistent among some District Managers.  Passive aggression, ignoring, negative based conversations, and lack of positivity is common with DM's.  Regional Managers are not involved at the store level other than a once every couples years visit.   Very minimal payroll, often in the store alone for multiple hours.  Expectations are not lowered during these single coverage times.  Someone comes in while your alone and decides to run out the store with 10 pairs of shoes?  That could easily be a write up.   The pay was also subpar compared to industry standards.

My work at Famous footwear required me to deliver a high standard of customer service; direct selling, building rapport and working as team were achieved on a daily basis. I have learnt how to manage a store and achieve sale targets easily through my work at Famous footwear, through my experience I have opened and closed a store and trained new employees. All the staff are kind and always willing to help one another. The hardest part would be managing a store through the busy period, whereas the most enjoyable part would be building rapport with regular customers.

Short shifts, no longer than 4 hours as then they have to pay you for a full 30 minute break. Can’t buy new shoes for a couple of weeks after they have been In store even though you work for the company you do not get first dibs. Very slow slow job, days drag. The girls are very nice though, upper management, area management etc are very harsh and rude, most of the staff are nervous around her doesn’t create a great environment. Basically work here if you want to be 80% cleaning the shop and 20% unpacking shoes/ selling. 

Overall a great place to work. Very fun and enthusiastic workplace, great society, diversity & atmosphere. All the women working there are lovely and inviting. The job itself isn't hard at all, some days can be busier than others - yet all employees strive to reach the weekly budget.

Either very slow or insanely busy. 
Great pay and discounts on shoes, Sales incentives. 
Because it is so busy you don’t get taught anything enough to remember anything. Not a lot of staff per store 3-5 people. 

Area managers are wolves in sheep’s clothing. Be aware. Only ask your managers for help. Not them. 

They won’t force you to come in if you call in sick

I was a store supervisor however employed as a casual and not given supervisor pay rate or shifted to full-time as requested on more than one occasion. No sick/holiday leave and no job security. Highest turnover of staff I have ever seen in retail due to management.

Management was well, training was provided and happy to answer any questions.  
Focus on customers always, theft is very common and you are always on your feet and busy.

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