David's Bridal – “Not A Bad Place to Work- Just Not Great Either”

Pros

Surrounded by beautiful dresses!

You make strong friendships with co-workers

Some of the managers can be amazing and very helpful

The training provides enough information to get you started selling

20% discount on all items

So gratifying to help a bride pick their perfect dress!

The trunk show is alot of fun because they let the employees model

Cons

Management at the top is very rude and disrespectful to new employees, but friendly to veteran or seasoned workers

Every night at closing you must clean the entire store, and they'll make everyone stay late if it isn't satisfactory

Floor is very hard- it's cement with a rug on top you must wear flats at all times...seriously

Customers try to "bargain" with us as if David's Bridal is a yard sale. Our merchandise is quality, and you need to remember we can't lower the price. We clean and repair all damages and stains, sorry, no discount

Employees who sell the dress must also do the pressing, cleaning, steaming and dye any accesories (shoes, purses etc.) and must sometimes come in on days off to do this

It's long hours- and time off must be requested exactly two weeks in advance or it won't go though

If it's very busy in the store they will give you two to three brides to cater to at the same time- what bride wants that? Divided attention loses sales!

Bra room needs more of the popular size bras- sometimes every size needed is being utilized

I've been working there quite a while and yet never get a platform room (only the side rooms). That's extremely unfair; they should rotate between employees

There is no room for advancement

For the pay, (which is $1.50 more than min. wage), we are grossly overworked. Comission is sadly a joke here. We get one but its very teeny.

Bottom Line: If you are perhaps looking for a part time, mid-life job with minimal incentives, than I guess this works for you. I love the dresses and helping the customers, but that's about it.

Advice to Senior Management

You need to tell managers everywhere to not belittle or breath down the necks of the employees
Focus on a system so that items can't be stolen
Offer a nicer break room and bathroom facilities- your employees work so hard, when they need a break they should at least have decent places to go
Give more updates about new dresses coming into the store
Is it possible to add plush rugs to the floors???
Just honestly remember to give incentives to the employees.