The position sounded great for a student out of college. My time at Bealls was not the best. - Merchant Training Program Bealls Employee Review

2.0
Jan 5, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Nice co workers Surface level view of multiple parts of the company

Cons

1. Little to no training in any of my rotations 2. As a trainee I was promised the opportunity to learn planning and buying but when inquired about continuing training that was started for planning was denied, without a solid reason 3. High turnover rate, especially for Merch Assistant 4. Over worked and underpaid 5. Management can be condescending Disclaimer: The program was “terminated” once Covid hit in March but they still told us that we would still be treated like MTPs as far as learning and development”.... Multiple people would cry at their desks from being over worked and having little to no training. Management was condescending. I was promised the opportunity to learn planning and buying but when inquired about continuing my training that was started for planning was denied, because I wasn’t “perfect”, but also never received training and my team didn’t help develop me when I asked for ways to improve. They tend to pick favorites and even then will not move up people who deserve the promotions. The program is great in theory but there was no direction or structure so nobody ever knew what was going on. The next round for the program has been simplified to people working in a store for 2months instead of hitting all 3 areas of store ops, MA, and analyst guarantees so that’s misleading. Goodluck to the next few who accept

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5.0
Oct 21, 2025
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Pros

welcoming place to work with people who go above and beyond. flexible hours for seasonal work

Cons

hours vary weekly so if you need a set schedule it would be challenging.

2.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

he pros of working at Bealls are the opportunity to grow in customer service, leadership, merchandising, and store operations. It is a good place to build communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and retail management experience while working in a fast-paced environment.

Cons

Some of the cons are that company policies and procedures change frequently, which can make it challenging for employees to keep up with expectations. The company also appears to be shifting toward a model similar to TJ Maxx, Ross, and Marshalls, but without always providing the same level of training, staffing, or pay structure. Another concern is the lack of consistent pay raises, even when employees take on additional responsibilities

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