Macy's reviews

Macy's is just like any retail job. The company has standards and expectations of who they want their employees to be. Employees are expected to open credit cards depending on how many hours a week they work. Full-timers are required to open at least 4 credit cards a week. Part-timers, I believe, 2 credit cards a week. Customers spend more money when they have a Macy's card which mean more sales and foot traffic in the store. Employees are compensated for opening cards with "Macy's Money" which are dollar amounts off coupons used towards purchases in the store. Employees receive 20% discounts and a few days a month receive extra 10% discount on top of regular 20% discount. Employees do have opportunities to grow if, they have the right attitude. Just like any job, your attitude can make or break you. I have seen people demoted and promoted all due to their attitudes. This is a sales-driven environment but, most areas are non-commissioned. Every employee is required to meet their sales goal on a daily basis by suggestive selling. The more you sell, the more respect you get and consideration for promotions. Macy's values their customers and encourages their employees to make decisions that best suits the customers needs. Macy's gives their employees the power to make decisions to satisfy the customer whatever the customer wants.

1- Potential for great connections with your colleagues on the sales floor. 2- Employee discount (on top of store markdowns) is a wonderful thing! 3- Fairly flexible scheduling, in most cases. 4- In terms of the cosmetics department, the seasonal product training is great (Perks: a day in a fancy hotel banquet room, catered lunch, free products!). 5- It's somewhat easy to move laterally (switch departments based on preference) or advance within the company, depending on location and relationship with managers.