Sales Associate Review

by Harrods

Rating

6.4/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am working in Harrods as a senior sales associate training to be a manager. Starting as a sales associate and working my way up will afford me the experience to help my team.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Having never worked in a management role I have learnt many skills regarding this. I have however worked in retail before so I have expanded my skills to work in a luxury retail environment.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Although it can be quite stressful, the experience the course has given me is amazing and I don't feel like I would be able to get this experience elsewhere.

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by Harrods?

In some occasions people do not understand the course I am on, so in this case I feel slightly undervalued. However, when people understand the course I am on they really appreciate it and try to help me develop.

5/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well organised in the sense that we have a training schedule that rarely changes, however sometimes the shop floor suffer when I have to leave for training.

6/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I receive a lot of support from the training provider, she is always keen to have catch ups to understand how we are getting on.

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

In some cases, they aren't so willing to give you time off the shop floor to complete your extra responsibilities.

6/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

The salary is good for the job that im in.

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are many company events.