Seems like we're only a "Team" when you need something - Sales Associate Sam's Club Employee Review

2.0
23 Mar 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The people that work there are some of the nicest you'll meet. Associates work hard to pull their weight around the store. Perfect for anyone that likes to stay busy during the day. The pay is above average.

Cons

Understaffed most of the time leading to usually only 3 or 4 floor associates for the day. You only get attention if you actively make the store money through renewed memberships, pluses, credits, etc. Appreciation for working hard or doing a good job goes widely unnoticed. It feels like there is almost no trust or respect between associates and management. No set schedule. Schedule can also change without notice. The relationship between associates and management feels almost like its the managers vs the associates. Rules are selectively enforced. Managers aren't all on the same page. Some want to stay and make sure everything is done correctly while some just care about getting out as soon as possible. Problems with efficiency are pointed out to associates but nothing is really done to solve the problem except point it out. The whole work environment feels fairly hostile between management and staff if you are on the sales floor.

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Pros

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Cons

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Sam's Club Response
15h
Thank you so much for sharing this review. We appreciate and value you.
2.0
7 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

At the corporate level, the benefits and compensation are excellent. Colleagues at the producer level are standout teammates, talented, collaborative, and genuinely invested in the company's success. They consistently bring forward meaningful contributions and make the day-to-day work rewarding.

Cons

"Chaos" is not a word I'm using loosely. It's the word echoed across teams, including outside of Experience and Product. Leadership operates in a constant state of upheaval: frequent role changes, structural reorganizations, and strategy pivots that are implemented without any clear plan or consideration of cross-team impact. Incredibly talented people are let go as a result of poor leadership and people management decisions. There is no real culture of mentorship above the senior manager level. Leadership above the senior manager level made clear that mentorship isn't their responsibility and that you're expected to figure it out on your own, despite the company having training resources available. That disconnect is telling.

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Sam's Club Response
1mo
We are grateful to you for taking time to share this review and advice. This is so valuable.
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