Small town store with Big City reach - Sales Manager Sears Employee Review

4.0
Jan 9, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

- Freedom from micro-managment styles and flexibility to do your own thing and style - Small sales staff means more opportunities for sales - Customer base is very loyal - Owners are very easy to work for and very supportive - Felxible schedules - Great hours!

Cons

- Pay is not competitive for this kind of retail enviornment - No opportunities for upward promotions as they are franchised owned - No employee discounts - No heath insurance options, just suplimental

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Good team and good compensation

Cons

The contract is only for 30 days, so it needs to be renewed every month, and we always lose access during the process. This creates some uncertainty for us.

4.0
Jun 19, 2026
Anonymous temporary employee
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Pros

Working at Sears allowed us to develop strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills in a retail environment. We gained experience assisting customers, handling transactions, managing merchandise, and working as part of a team to meet sales and operational goals. The position also helped us improve time management, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a positive attitude toward customers and coworkers.

Cons

One challenge of working at Sears was managing periods of high customer traffic, which could be stressful and demanding. We occasionally faced difficult customer interactions, changing sales expectations, and the need to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Additionally, retail schedules often required evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, which could affect our work-life balance.

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