Pros
As an ASM I get a lot of freedom to make the business grow using my experience and leadership skills. Dillard's is what you make it. If you care about what you do and always try your best, ask questions if you need help and are transparent with your team about expectations, it's a good role to take on. It's good to have experience as a Store Manager for the role I have in particular, because you are managing a staff of 25-30 people at any given time and acting as general store supervisor for your closing shifts. All upper management really cares about what they do and are supportive of my experience here. Dillard's is a debt free company and posting profits in what some consider the retail brick and mortar apocalypse, so there is something to be said for upper management attempting to stay ahead of the market, adapt and change.
Cons
-The infrastructure here is stuck in 1980! Our computer systems are out of date and so are our markdown and scheduling tools. -Health benefits are expensive and coverage is terrible. Super high deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses across the board so pray you don't ever get really ill or need a procedure. -Management needs to be held accountable for their actions and management styles. I've personally seen my coworkers speak down to associates and not treat them as equals and adults. I've actually lost a couple of associates because management disrespected them when I wasn't working. People work with you, not for you.