Good in-store experience, but problematic above the store level - Lead Sales Associate Tillys Employee Review

3.0
Jun 11, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Very easy job in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Since employees (managers, leads, and associates alike) come and go, there is ample opportunity for promotion within the store if you take the job seriously.

Cons

Above the store level, the company seems run inefficiently. Will not see raises for months (although there is retro pay). District manager demands a lot from in-store employees without appropriate resources or benefits.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

- Enjoyed working with teens/young adults and building them up into the workforce/ teaching them responsibilities -Policies were awesome, but not always backed by upper management - Always pushing you to be better

Cons

- Upper management did not have equal expectations of stores/ lacked clear communication -PAY, they will pay someone who is hired external far more then they ever will an internal. Doesn’t matter how long you’re there. I was trained from a seasonal, all the way up and made far less than newer peers. They do not see as much value in internals which is so unfortunate for them. Did my 8 years and have a lot of resentment over this.

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