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funny for interacting with people
Co-Manager (Former Employee), Bayamon – March 18, 2013
Pros: 401k, compensation in high season
Cons: healthcare, abuse of employees in terms of working hours
As co-manager you work from 9-9

Payoff of commissions for exceeding your limit

the hardest part was when you have to make refunds
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Benefits a plus, no raise in 2 1/2 years and management not a plus.
Retail Accounting Clerk (Former Employee), Nashville, TN – March 9, 2013
Pros: great job
Cons: benefits a plus, no raise in 2 1/2 years and management not a plus.
Benefits a plus, no raise in 2 1/2 years and management not a plus.
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fun place to work
Personnel Clerk (Former Employee), Danville, KY – February 4, 2013
Scheduled interviews as needed by managers, checked attendance, did daily reports, prepared information for payroll. The hardest part of the job was the closing of the plant and the most enjoyable was the employees
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fun place to work
Personnel Clerk (Former Employee), Danville, KY – February 4, 2013
Scheduled interviews as needed by managers, checked attendance, did daily reports, prepared information for payroll. The hardest part of the job was the closing of the plant and the most enjoyable was the employees
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fun place to work
Personnel Clerk (Former Employee), Danville, KY – February 4, 2013
Scheduled interviews as needed by managers, checked attendance, did daily reports, prepared information for payroll. The hardest part of the job was the closing of the plant and the most enjoyable was the employees
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Fun and interesting workplace
Assistant co-manager (Former Employee), Towson, MD – January 19, 2013
It was a much easier environment to work in. It was less stressful and much more rewarding
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Not hard work if your a salesman, but takes your life.
Manager (Former Employee), Johnson City, NY – January 18, 2013
Pros: great job for sales and great customers.
Cons: work 60-70hrs, a week and not compinsated accordingly.
I loved working here. But I am a single man with no kids. You have to give your life to the company. I worked as the store manager and you are required to work 55+ hours a week. Usually 60-70 a week. One day off a week. They take advantage of their managers and make them work more than any other managers and pay less. The store that I worked at was – more... Journeys owned by Genesco. it is a base pay plus commission pay rate. They do not treat their managers very well. – less
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Retail environment
Store Manager (Former Employee), Cincinnati, OH – November 7, 2012
Pros: learning full-time management duties and to meet sales goals
Cons: this company had a high store manager turnover rate however it is a great resume builder.
I enjoyed working for this company in a retail environment. It is great
to sell product such as clothing and shoes and meet new people
and potential customers.

I learned alot to become a manager and would like to pursue
management as a career. However, I had some personal setbacks
that affected my work performance.
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fun place to work lots of hours though
Area Operations Manager (Former Employee), Austin, TX – October 25, 2012
This place rocks your will be very busy but, the $ is good. Lots of free shoes and concerts ect.
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Working for Genesco at Hat World now known as Lids
Assistant Manager (Current Employee), Monaca, Pa 15061 – October 11, 2012
Pros: work environment
Assistant Manager at Store 108. Great team with a great work ethic. Well Managed by the Store Manager and an enjoyable place to work. Customers become regulars and you grow to love your job. I learned patience from my job and not every cooperation is the same. The hardest part of the job is the embroidery machine to "Create Your Own" personalized hats.
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I liked it and it was fun, challenging and exciting.
Sales Associate (Former Employee), Fort Worth, TX – August 5, 2012
Pros: example: free lunches, etc.
Cons: example: short breaks, healthcare, etc.
I would clock in.
Find customers, help them find the best shoes or textiles that they wanted.
I then found the right sies and or color
Then I wrote my check out number on the box and they were helped at the cash register.
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The training for management is way too little
Store Manager (Former Employee), Findlay, OH – July 2, 2012
Pros: the discount is very awesome
Cons: too much responsibility with too little training
I felt that the training that I received with this company was terrible. I was promoted to quickly with next to no training. The upper management was far too uninvolved with my small volume store. The hardest part of this job was balancing administrative and sales duties there was just far too much for one person to do.
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Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager (Former Employee), Memphis, TN – June 14, 2012
Pros: experience
This company helped me to get where I am in sales now. I was able to navigate alot of positions, Assistant Manager, Active Manager, Cashier, Visual Merchandiser, Operations and Productivity. By far the best company I've worked for
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work a lot of hours
Store Manager (Former Employee), Findlay, OH – June 5, 2012
Pros: great discount
Cons: no personal life
i worked 6-7 days a week. 60+ hours a week. i had little support. they will hire people not qualified.
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Great place to work with the exception of the pay.
Manager (Former Employee), Bridgeport, WV – April 28, 2012
Genesco was a great place to work, with a few exceptions. The pay isn't what it should be for managment, and the hours are a bit tough too. It is a fun and lively place with excellent opportunities and a positive energy.
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Great Place for young workers
Store Manager (Former Employee), Fort Worth, Texas – April 25, 2012
My time with Genesco was awesome. They treated me right and i advanced quickly in the company. If you are young and looking for a solid job, give them a try!
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Fun workplace but at work alot
Co Manager (Current Employee), Dothan, AL – April 14, 2012
Pros: fun environment, diverse, good customer base
Cons: short breaks, work alot, pay is not great
I like the company, but the compensation for managers during slow times are not great.
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About Genesco

Genesco is a retailer of branded footwear and licensed and branded headwear and a wholesaler of branded footwear. During the year – Read more