Horrible Management - Keyholder/Brand Ambassador Swarovski Employee Review

1.0
25 Apr 2017
Recommend
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Pros

- Free jewelry every 3 months (part-time employees get a 100$ limit and full-time employees get a 200$ limit) - some of my co workers - pay is not minimum wage but still horrible for promotions - you get to learn about crystals and the brand - 50% off all jewelry

Cons

- Management! there is no management courses for the managers to take which results in a very poorly managed team. - Strict Dresscode for employees but managers always seem to ignore it - Toxic work place ( manager got involved with work drama and played favouritism) - Manager promoted work drama.... even after having high turnover!!!! - Pay promotions bump you up a by few cents - No room from growth after retail. - The jewelry quality is horrible and trying to sell it as something luxurious is very hard. Please focus on your jewelry quality because customers do not wish to pay a high price for jewelry that easily tarnishes.

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5.0
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Pros

Good benefits working part time

Cons

Retail hours can be difficult

2.0
24 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong level of autonomy as a Store Manager to drive the business, implement strategies, and influence sales performance Opportunity to develop leadership skills through team coaching, training, and performance management Emphasis on client experience and building meaningful in-store customer relationships Creative freedom to execute sales-driving initiatives and local events Hands-on ownership of business results, which can be very rewarding for self-motivated leaders

Cons

Limited support from regional and district leadership, particularly in satellite locations, which can feel isolating High turnover due to relatively low pay for Crystal Experts and Assistant Managers Budget constraints make it difficult to recruit and retain experienced, high-performing talent Teams may require significant development due to lower wage tiers, increasing workload and pressure on management Store conditions in some locations feel outdated, with limited investment in remodels or upgrades Compensation structure for hourly roles does not always align with expectations or workload

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