L'Occitane En Provence - Sales Associate
Pros
Voted top 100 company to work by the times for 5 years running. Good rate of pay. Offer constant training & progression such as NVQ's that are government funded. Positive company to work for, everyone gets along very well and even as a sales associate you're kept in the loop with regional managers and get the opportunity to meet managing directors as well as the opportunity to cover in other stores and experience different cities & stores. Showing potential really benefits you and will give you the chance to experience extra responsibilities, for example I am a key holder and help the management with stock take.
Cons
Hard to progress. Although you are given support, guidance and the opportunity for qualifications to progress, positions are very limited and it can be hard to transfer unless willing to relocate.