Not hiring with in for Store Manager - Sales Lead Bath & Body Works Employee Review

1.0
Apr 12, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

On boarding associates for holiday was a lot of fun. The products are amazing and easy to be passionate about.

Cons

They really focus a lot on the business. It is understandable that it is a business but with out good strong happy associates there is no business. They hired outside the store for a new Store Manager. She boasted about how she had all the questions for the telephone interview out of the on boarding tool box from a friend who worked in a different store. When that position opened up the Store Co Manager applied and wasnt given the chance she deserved because the district manager doesnt like her. It was hard to respect the new Store Manager when she was incredibly immature and would take her name badge off to deal with customers who complained. She also would push her management team against each other.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

Super fun place to work at, free products

Cons

Can be difficult to work longer shifts, especially if you are sensitive to smells/prone to headaches

5.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great brand to work for! Corporate leaders are great at motivating team down to associate level. (Not sure about Daniel yet though, I’m mostly referring to the tentured leadership team) There’s access to tools that offer clear communication (almost too much communication sometimes). Development is the core of this brand and managers are trained to foster internal talent when it’s identified. The product sold here is cherished by a huge fanbase as well- customers feed off of the excitement the associates have around the product.

Cons

Operationally demanding and challenging; don’t underestimate how much labor and planning goes into selling candles and lotion.

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