Does anyone work at Dillards or any other retail dept. store?

Question

I have never worked retail before and I wanted to know what it is like? How are the hours, atmosphere pros and cons etc. Should I quit my job as an admin. assistant to be a sales associate for dillards? How is the pay? Can you move up quickly?

I really need to know fast. thanks

Answer 1

I have a friend that works at Dillards and they are really strict on sales.  If you do not meet quotas for 3 mo. you get fired.  This is bad since the economy is poor right now.  Retail you work till late sometimes and weekends, you hardly ever have a set schedule and the Christmas hours are AWFUL!

Answer 2

You have your sales per hour and your sales per hour goal. You have to meet your sales per hour. Every 3 months they do a review on your sales. If you meet your sales per hour goal, you get a raise in your pay. If you don't meet your sales per hour, they lower your pay. If your pay goes lower than $8, you get fired. There is a lot of compitition for sales on the floor. Other associates will steal your customers to take their sale. It's kind of hard, depends on what department your in. You have lots of inventory and mark downs. You only get 8 tardies and 1 or 2 absents (I forgot) every 6 months. If you get more, you can get let go. I wouldn't consider this a career for me. I'm just working this job while i'm attending college.