Overworked - Brand Ambassador Swarovski Employee Review

3.0
6 May 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent discount Pleasant working environment Staff are friendly and welcoming

Cons

Too many hours allocated to store - most staff standing around when it's quiet Unrealistic sales targets Pressure on staff to achieve targets I was hired in a 12 hour contract. Never worked less than 30. Not very flexible - working Saturday is now compulsory. Very difficult to balance family life and work life as they have very little regard for employees home life and schedule hours when it suits them, whether you are able to work or not. Little training given - less than 4 hours then on sales floor and expected to help customers with little or no knowledge of products Sales training difficult - force staff to approach customers with aggressive sales pitch which feels stilted and unnatural. Product quality seems to have deteriorated making it difficult for employees to deal with unhappy customers - many have required to send their products back for repair more than once

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5.0
31 May 2026
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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due to lower wage tiers, increasing workload and pressure on management Store conditions in some locations feel outdated, with limited investment in remodels or upgrades Compensation structure for hourly roles does not always align with expectations or workload

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