It's up to you to make this job great or not - Consultative Sales Associate Sears Employee Review

4.0
Sep 6, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Haven't been here long, but have been selling mattresses here since November. Definitely potential to make some serious money if you're a professional and knowledgable salesperson in the mattress or home appliance department. Electronics and hardware you're almost guaranteed not to make more than $10/hour. I gross about $2500 per month after combining my commissions and base pay. My store isn't particularly busy. Stay away from the workplace gossip and put your best foot forward and you're likely to succeed.

Cons

Sears is allergic to overtime. Always show up on time and be pleasant while you're there and you'll gradually get closer and closer to realistic hours. Typical retail hours stink, sometimes have to work until around 10pm.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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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
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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