All that glitters is not gold.. - Anonymous employee David Yurman Employee Review

2.0
May 4, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Discount, Summer Fridays, Juice Bar...

Cons

The culture at DY is one of the worst I've ever seen, even for the fashion/jewelry industry. The family puts a lot of pressure on the employees and they are very far removed from reality. They change their minds/direction easily 15 times a day and don't realize all the work that actually goes into each change. With the exception of a very few people, upper management doesn't do much, besides long lunches and chatting most of the day in their office. They do somehow manage to keep their egos inflated. Some have earned their positions but it's clear that if you've managed to stay at the company for a long time and the Yurman's like you, you will get rewarded, even if you don't do any work. There's a lot of cliques and for the most part people are not friendly. There's no on boarding process and no one wants to be bothered with helping you out. Yet, they will get mad at you for not automatically knowing what to do or if you don't do their job. Also, they are infamous for hiring you for one job and then changing it when you start..then all of a sudden you are a personal assistant. I'm sure, at least hope, that some departments are better than others..but I have never encountered one.

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Working at David Yurman was a great experience overall. The pay structure and commission potential are very strong, especially for those who are motivated and good at building client relationships. The jewelry itself is good quality, which makes it easier to sell with confidence, and there is opportunity to make great money, top performing ambassadors are easily earning $110k+ annually.

Cons

While there is strong earning potential at David Yurman, the work environment can be challenging depending on the store and management. At the location I worked at, there was a high level of micromanagement and constant pressure to meet individual monthly sales quotas, even when the store was already meeting or exceeding its overall goals. This created unnecessary stress and took away from what could have been a more collaborative team environment. Because individual performance is heavily emphasized, it can also lead to a more competitive or “shark-like” atmosphere, where sales interactions feel tense as everyone is focused on hitting their numbers. Management styles were consistent, but expectations were extremely high, which can negatively impact morale and work life balance especially during peak seasons. There is also limited flexibility and, in some cases, unclear paths for advancement. While the brand and compensation structure are strong, the day to day experience can feel intense and overly performance driven, making it a difficult long term fit for some employees.

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