Pier 1 Imports Employer Reviews

The communication between the staff was not always the greatest.

10-12 hour days are the norm.
Last minute weekend scheduling.
Family to work time ratio is deplorable.
Management wants the work completed at all costs without consideration to the employee.
Salaried workers earn less than hourly employees when extremely common OT hours are factored in.
Management uses intimidation to get the work done instead of motivation.

they have great products. but for the physical amount of labor you do not get paid enough.

A typical day at work encompassed helping customers, working in the stockroom, and opening store credit cards. I learned how to handle tough situations, whether these situations involved new management issues, or tough customer questions, I learned how to think quick to make someone happy. My co-workers were great, and we worked as a team to help the – more...  customers with whatever we could. Management was split. The main and assistant managers were great leaders who helped employees develop to their best potential. The sales lead was negative, self-obsorbed, and drama driven. The team suffered when she joined the store. The hardest part of the job was working with the sales lead, but it helped me learn how to persevere through tough situations. The most enjoyable part of the job was helping a customer find exactly what he/she wanted. – less

A typical day at work would be helping customers design and re-decorate their houses, offices and any other areas that they would like. The management is very friendly and easy going as long as the job is being done right. The hardest part of the job would probably be to find the perfect things to go into the customers house that will make the customer – more...  and their family happy. The most enjoyable part would be after the hardest part of getting to know what they like and what they want in their homes, actually putting everything together and making it look pretty. – less

Work was fun because we all interacted together, helped each other. the hardest thing about working there is making sure everything is exact, perfect, and neat. My co-workers were cool.

I quickly became an Assistant Manager and acquired an eye for home decor.

Working with product of this calibur was phenomenal. You were excited to go to work just to see what new items had come in. There was a creative vibe everywhere, in coming up with new displays but adhering to the corporate guidlines for design.

Ive never worked for a company that appreciates theyr employees so much !
And the Management team at str 0669 is inspirational.
They make the job, fun and challenging.
You gain such a level of respect for your managers- Your more than happy to follow theyre lead.
Every one, helps everyone there.And we all like each other. We love working with the merchandise. – more...  And there's a definite sense of pride about working there.
It is challenging that as women we lift/ load alot of heavy furniture.
And do our best to please cust. when they cant find what they want or are unable to order on line( co. does not offer that access). We try to offer helpful alternatives.
Some of the work hrs are over night when trying to switch the str up for seasonal.(Its just easier to switch the str around when cust arent under foot ).
But I wouldn't do this for ANY job, But I do it for my management team. Because theyr always working just as hard right beside us. – less

Great place to work, great benefits, paid vacation and flexible shifts.

I would sign in on the computer then look in the book to see what station i was working in, I learned how to unload a cart, Put the merchandise where it belonged, If i could not find where it went I could ask one of the sales associates or look in the book. Management was very helpful and the co-workers, Everyone knew I was there just for the holidays, – more...  So I had a lot to learn, including the cash register. The most enjoyable moment was when i was responsible for decorating parts of the store on my own.. , – less

customer service for retail store assist walk in customers/call ins works well with other team members, assist with store displays set ups, and unloading truck weekly, merchandising

Great place to work if youre interested in design.
easy and friendly customers who are open to ideas always walk in.
all co-workers are hard working and enjoy working there.

Upper management (Regional Managers) don't listen to employees, and don't care about them.

The pay is horrible, and there is no way to get a promotion unless you convince customers to get a ridiculously high interest rate credit card, but if you just need a part time job for some pocket change it isnt bad since the shifts are pretty short

Perfect company for creative minds who have a love for home accessories, unique furniture and small gifts.

I enjoy working with the group of sales associates and leaders. Management is very understanding and flexible with schedule availability.

Pier 1 Imports! My first retail job! I loved it!
Pier 1 Imports! My first retail job! I loved it!

Pier 1 Imports is a fun and exciting place to work. There are always lots of things to do and see. There is room for advancement but not much. Sales positions or managment positions allow you to have something to look forward to.
Selling is always the main target and customers are always friendly and open to different opinions

I loved woking at this job.The enviorment was friendly and fair. The sore manager works with you and is a great perosn , the managment team is conciderate of your problems as well and business orientated. Very fast paced store beautyful place to work in.