sales associate

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Michael Kors

If you want to feel undervalued, surround yourself with constant negativity, and ensure no future growth whatsoever, this is the place for you. After spending 3 years with this company I saw it all. The culture is despicable. Management would mock and insult applicants who showed up for interviews that they deemed "ugly, fat, ghetto, etc.) Even if someone has amazing skills and experience - irrelevant. The discrimination taking place in this company is shocking. Management fights harder for commission than sales associates, creating a toxic, uncomfortable, environment with zero trust between all. Favouritism, gossip, and negativity fuels the Michael Kors machine and it is incredibly sad to watch. I loved this brand - but as prices started to go up the quality went so far down. Outlet product is more expensive than lifestyle stores due to huge unjustifiable price increases and constant "promotions" (the outlet is now permanently 50% off.) The brand has cheapened itself beyond repair. Items are sold wrapped in garbage bags. The clothing allotment was a perk until the quality of the clothes became embarrassing, pilling after one wear, seams and stitching falling apart, buttons and zippers break after two wears...) 
No matter how hard you work or what a loyal and dedicated employee you are, you will never get recognition. Management acts jealous of the sales associates commission and are not there to help by any means, they are there to compete, constantly gossiping about staff to one another and demeaning all employees behind their backs. I don't want to come across as bitter this is strictly a warning to others.

I worked for Michael Kors for about a year in a half and first I want to start with their appearance policy, if you have tattoos or piercings forget it you're going to be highly judged when getting wardrobe, I once had to come in extremely ill to work because no one could cover my shift so I didn't look that great and instead of management asking if I was okay or even taking the full day which i now know as a manager is what should happen they decided to tell me and I quote "Go put your face on" I asked the manager to advance after doing so much work and everything and doing extra I was not getting paid for if I could advance and she led that on for me so I ended up quitting because I wasn't going anywhere and I found out that a girl that had started working there 4 month prior had got the position. For such a low quality company they have such high expectations of their staff honestly they should work on the work place and their staff in making them happier then worry about "experience Michael" because it starts with who you hire and how you treat your staff, I'm very grateful for the experience however I am very displeased with them as a company and especially if you have this many bad comments about management they should be doing something just know that if you work here head office and store managers do NOT  care about you.

The shipments would come in early morning only on the weekdays. The amount of products in the box must correspond with the paperwork before being received. A manager must sign and confirm the amount of shipments coming in. At the end of receiving the boxes, the products will go in there own specific section. The empty boxes need to be cut up and stacked up in the presentable manner for garbage. Before the boxes and garbage bags are taken out for recycling, the manager must check each and every item. The hardest part of the job in the beginning for me would be getting called to bring 10 things at once from the co-workers at the front for customers. As you get familiar with the backroom and come up with a strategy with the stock crew, it becomes easier. The most enjoyable time at the job is when the store is not busy and you can work at your own pace on maintain and keep it clean while playing music. Sometimes the managers would bring coffee for the employees or bring snacks/food depending on the day. The stock crew would have the benefit because the sales associate could not leave the front to come in the back unless it's their break or washroom.

Supervisors work a lot for little money. Expect to get 15.75 bucks max and benefits that are a joke. If they ever raise your salary, it will be 25 cents. Sales associates make basic salary plus comission which is 1 % of whatever they sell. No benefits for PT. So, per week youll make around 15 bucks an hour, including comission. The Burlington location is so slow you can spend half of a day and see no more than 20 people. So, you basically make no money in comparison with other high-end stores that provide the same customer service. If you are happy standing doing nothing, this is the job for you. However, there are some perks like free clothes every new season, comission (Depending on location), 50% off regular price items and 25% sale items, paid breaks. Sometimes they make contests but the goals are so unreachable that you may feel is not  worth your effort. And, to conclude, if you ever want a day off, be ready to justify why do you need that day off. No personal space or privacy. I wouldnt recommend this company. Many people has been promised many things but there isnt any room for growth at this company.

This company is not what you think it is. Unprofessional work environment with no work life balance. Over time with no pay and last minute schedules that you will never have a life. Poor management with miss leading messages and blame on you to take all responsibilities. They do not take any advices you give them. You must listen or you will be the trouble maker. They hope you are a machine who can just work for them and not to have any personality to express yourself. Even a nose ring is not allowed with their appearance policy, or braided hair and coloured nails are also banned. Forced taxable benefits even you don’t want their clothing you are forced to wear and pay. And lastly, they mess up your payroll that you can’t even contact HR yourself to find detailed payslips breakdowns. 

With 20 years of experience I was able to identify major issues that were preventing the team from moving forward within a week of being in my role.

I identified that I needed to hire but every candidate I brought forth I was told didn’t look Michael Kors meaning they weren’t beautiful even employees that I had managed for years who were fantastic at what they did.

Before I arrived all members of management at my store had been put into their roles that they were not ready for. It was clear that the district manager simply did not offer support or would put Band-Aids on major issues to make herself look good the corporate.

Friends hiring friends. I gave it a year and I left because I didn’t see the culture shifting as long as the store was profitable they were turning a blind eye. 

Working at Michael Kors was a really positive experience for me. The team environment was supportive, fast-paced, and genuinely enjoyable. Management was approachable and encouraging, which made it easy to stay motivated and continue growing in my role.

I especially appreciated the focus on customer experience and the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients. It helped me develop my communication and sales skills while working with a well-known, stylish brand. The store always had a high-energy atmosphere, which made each shift feel engaging and rewarding.

Overall, it was a great place to work if you enjoy fashion, teamwork, and delivering excellent customer service. I gained valuable experience and would definitely recommend it to others looking to grow in retail.

Management is horrible and unprofessional. I worked here for a year and a half and I was overworked beyond belief. All this place cares about is money and bonuses. They don’t care about the well being of their employees at all. The workplace environment was the worst thing I’ve ever experienced. Everyone will gossip about you and stab you in the back, INCLUDING the managers. I was made to do tasks that managers should have been doing every single shift because managers here do not do a THING. Your hard work will never be appreciated or acknowledged. Everyone I’ve worked with there has taken mental health breaks for long periods at a time because this place will DRAIN you. You will regret applying here, I can promise you. 

You must follow their rules. This company views their employees as walking mannequins. The clothing allowance is amazing, but you are not allowed to express your own sense of style. The district manager, regional manager even your own manager will critique the way each piece of clothing fits you. They only focus on numbers and your appearance. The funny thing is, I did fit their mold. To these people vanity is all that matters. I have strong integrity and left the company  because of the miss-treatment to my fellow staff.
This company does not respect styles from your own culture, even when it had been explained to the district manager. I do not feel this company is a healthy environment, especially for young adults. 

Michael Kors promises you the world and delivers absolutely nothing. Terrible corporate management, completely unprofessional and immature. It is embarrassing when Corporate management can't even lead by example and cause constant gossip and disruption at store level. Micromanagement by people who can't even manage their own behaviour.
HR is a joke. They take no serious concerns in an appropriate manner and many things end up swept under the rug. 
While you may receive poor quality free clothes and shoes (which they call a *perk*. The toxic environment is not worth anything.
If you expect to make anything above minimum wage, don't waste your time... 1% commission rate and very low sales daily contributes nothing to your overall paycheque.

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Sales associate 2 salaries reported	$17.89 per hour
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Cleaner 7 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
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