Pros
First access to latest fashion and performance related footwear and apparel Generous employee discount program Building and leading a sales staff Interaction with every level of the local community Setting/executing your own goals and plans throughout every aspect of daily operations Full benefits Competitive salary
Cons
Noisy, crowded, or chaotic sales environment Dirty, cramped stockroom and storage space Disorganized or hodgepodge management training program Lack of guidance or oversight from corporate level to management Limited access to company standards Inconsistent implementation of policy with regard to store operations and performance Clear and unchecked favoritism demonstrated within middle management High turnover at every level within the store Poor work/life balance Dependency on the performance, ethics, or character of others to gauge one's own success or failure