Assistant Store Manager - Brand Central - Assistant Manager Sears Employee Review

3.0
Mar 23, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

If you are a consultant appliance associate, there are opportunities to make some money if you are part time and can be flexible to work on weekends and some nights. Other than that, all other positions are either overworked and under payed, or no one on the team cares about their job.

Cons

Promotion opportunities are rare. It is not about how talented you are as a manager, but really about who you know. Was informed that I would be required to work on average 50 hours per week but really worked about 65 to 70 hours per week. Little support from Store Manager.... Left out there on an island to fend for yourself.

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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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