Highly enjoyable regarding co-workers and quality of product. - Sales Associate RH Employee Review

3.0
27 Sept 2011
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Pros

In many respects Restoration Hardware was a great place to work. The product we were selling is excellent (and so easy to sell), customer service was very good which was an excellent support for us. Restoration Hardware hires generally amazing people and provides a lot of product information support which helps you to do your job. The pay was ok, my team were very flexible on hours within the contrains of the retail industry requirements. The standouts for wworking with restoration hardware were the in store people and product.

Cons

I worked at a smaller store although we still did big numbers. Sadly, there was a HUGE discrepency between what we were paid and what people at larger stores were paid even though we were in the same geographic area. With fewer staff and a smaller store, we still managed to exceed our targets month after month yet were paid less. I found that Company Managers (as opposed to store managers) were slow to communicate information especially prior to them closing our store. Unfortunately they lost excellent employees who might otherwise have taken up their offers of other jobs within the company because of this. It was handled badly.

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5.0
2 May 2026
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Pros

Experience working for on of the leading innovators in the design industry.

Cons

The scheduling department being in a regular call center and not the gallery

4.0
20 Feb 2026
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Pros

One of the strongest aspects of this role is the autonomy. I’m trusted to make decisions that genuinely support the customer experience without constant approval from leadership. If I believe an exchange plus a $250 gift card is the right solution to preserve a relationship, I’m empowered to do that. That level of trust creates confidence and allows us to move quickly when issues arise. Leadership is accessible when needed, especially in escalated situations. I’ve never felt left alone to manage something beyond my scope. There is also regular voluntary overtime available, which is a plus for those looking to increase their hours. For someone transitioning from another industry, the environment feels more structured and brand-focused, which has been refreshing

Cons

The clientele can be challenging. Some customers assume that spending thousands of dollars entitles them to treat frontline employees disrespectfully, even when those employees had no involvement in the original issue. It can also be frustrating to hold a boundary with a customer, only to see it reversed after escalation. While I understand the desire to preserve relationships, it can unintentionally undermine employee confidence and consistency in standards. Because RH carries so many collections and product variations, the learning curve is steep. Customers often expect immediate, detailed product knowledge, which takes time to develop.

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