Macy's Reviews

Pros

Felxible hours, and nice people

Cons

There are rude customers you have to put up with.

Advice to Senior Management

none

Pros

Learning new things
Helping People
Fellow Sales Associates
Making someone's day
The Holiday Season
Comraderie
Having Managers that are truly awesome at their position

Cons

Too many Sales Associates in one department on sale days with extremely high sales goals.
Having extremely rude customers at times.
Having no customers.

Advice to Senior Management

Listen to the needs of your staff and be fair.

Pros

Good employee discounts, employees encouraged to do right by customer

Cons

Crazy store hours at times

Advice to Senior Management

Some mangers were very involved and knew what was happening on the floor. Other managers did not spend very much time on the floor and seemed unapproachable.

Pros

Macy's is a cool place to work if you have a full time job elsewhere and you want to make a little extra cash. Its especially cool during the holidays. If you do a good job you can get "Macy's Money" ($3 off $6 purchase or $5 off $10). That coupled with the discount and insider info on sales and merchandise is nice if you enjoy shopping at Macy's.

Cons

The pay for sales associates isn't really that great. Its hard to live off of the money made here.

Advice to Senior Management

Boost the morale of your team by encouraging them in a positive way. Keep the Macy's money coming, it is a motivator. Chill with the ridiculous sales goals. (Although, I suppose this is a corporate issue.)

Pros

Nice friendly employees, though this can depend on store. Promotion within. benefits are good (have to be in a certain position to be eligible tho.)

Cons

Store manager sets the tone of the work environment. Not enough recognition for the little guys, always same people who are praised. Pay is on lower side. Very sales goal orientated. Have to work all holidays and only 1 weekend off a month. Pay is higher for long term employees rather than based on performance.

Advice to Senior Management

Appreciate all employees, more praise is needed to boast morale on shop floor.

Pros

For retail, it's a great work environment with lots of positive feedback from the managers; they literally cheer you on. The salary is very competitive with other retail stores and they offer monetary rewards for achieving sales goals.

Cons

It's hard to survive on this salary alone in today's economic climate. But this is the nature of this type of employment.

Pros

great resources, great training, smart people

Cons

you feel trapped some times, no bonuses, average pay

Advice to Senior Management

practice what you preach with your sales managers

Pros

Good training program, sharp look at future events, growth

Cons

work and life balance. pricing and signing confusing to the associate and customer

Pros

Great colleagues and helping friendly customers.

Cons

The low salary, long hours and rude customers.

Pros

If you just rely on this job as a little spending money, it's fine. Employee discounts can be great, especially during Friends and Family events. "Macy Bucks" are also a good way to get quality merchandise at a deeply discounted price.

Cons

1% sales commission that is taken away as the returns roll in. For so little commission, an employee is expected to keep client lists and when Macy's has an "Jewelry Show" you are expected to wait on customers and sell jewelry with the commission and perks going to your manager for free jewelry or full-time people.

Advice to Senior Management

You should get hired in as a manager if you plan on working for Macy's. For part-time associate, you are expected to work sometimes 7 days a week and getting in less than thirty hours.