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Pretty Good for Retail
Assistant, Personal Shopping Department (Former Employee), New York, NY – February 14, 2013
If you work hard there are opportunities for growth at TopShop. They are a growing company in the US so there are plenty of opportunities. The work hours are tough because it's retail, but its not uncommon to go from working on the shop floor to working in corporate.
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not good.
Previous Sales Advisor (Former Employee), whitecitylondon – December 19, 2012
Pros: 25% discount, boys in topman
Cons: management, no breaks after 5hrs which is actually illegal, underpayment
I worked in Topshop Topman White City for roughly six months, it is baaaaaaad The Management stand on the floor and talk whilst all the other employeers do all the work. , the managers are seriously rubbish, they always underpay you! The rota's are never up and agree with the other person who gave a review on White City Topshop! They also never reply – more... back to any hoilday requests and many have favourites - as it is in many jobs. The floor is poorly run! And the shifts are done so bad sometimes that there are hardly any staff in at a time, which causes stress! other Topshops seem run alot better than this one! . Rude and isn't approachable which is what a manager should be!
Typical day at work on the shop floor, all day. Co-workers they alrite, hardest part of the job mangagement. also if you work 5 hours you dont even get a break!! this is illegal. also if you attend a staff party they take 20£ outta your wage. – less
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new company
Accessories Specialist (Current Employee), Chicago, IL – August 21, 2012
Pros: great employees, brand oriented
Cons: management
it is a great company to be apart of. many different things happening that you wouldn't expect in retail. bad management and no growth within.
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Cool and fashion-focused
Fashion Representative (Former Employee), New York, NY – July 25, 2012
It was a bit too busy and the management wasn't very good. The clothing was awesome though. My coworkers were some of the coolest people I've ever met. You were located in the fashion capital of the world which made the job even more cool.
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customer service based with creative and productive outlets
Sales Advisor (Current Employee), Windsor – May 7, 2013
Pros: very good training scheme
Cons: not always enough hours to complete training on offer
I have enjoyed my time working for Topshop greatly, I have been able to progress through the training scheme and have benefited from my self motivation. A regular day will include a great deal of customer service which covers both a genuine approach to selling the product and promoting the brand. Best Seller reports are analysed weekly and I use them – more... when having to merchandise the Petite department, for which I am responsible of. The merchandising and creative part is my most enjoyable part of my job. As I still progress within my training however I am learning more and more about the management and running of the store, which is also of great interest to me. – less
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Wouldn't recommend it
Sales Advisor (Former Employee), Plymouth – April 22, 2013
I do not know one person who enjoys working in Topshop Plymouth. I know that other stores which members of staff transfer to and from are nothing like this.
The management talk to you like dirt yet expect so much from you at the same time.
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Productive, slightly boring
Retail Assistant (Current Employee), Cwmbran – April 19, 2013
Pros: taking part in competitions and winning different prizes
Cons: staying after hours
A typical day at work is usually busy. Manager will always make sure there is something for us to do. Including merchandising, deliveries, account opening, window dressing. Since working for Topshop I have learnt a lot about fashion, and dealing with customers queries and complaints. I also am able to use the telephone confidently and give me advise – more... to who ever may need it.
Co-workers are of a simular age so everyone gets on, which creates a good working enviroment. – less
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You can do better
Sales and Stock Associate (Former Employee), North York – April 14, 2013
The management is really bad.
They don't make enough money to schedule people to work.
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Very customer focused.
Sales (Former Employee), Scotland – April 14, 2013
You can learn a lot from this company depending on the store size. Smaller stores are better for covering all aspects of retail. The pay isn't the best but you are given the opportunity to work up to a better pay grade.
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Exciting workplace
Advanced Sales Advisor (Current Employee), Manchester, Trafford – April 11, 2013
Pros: discounts for uniform
Cons: long hours
I really enjoyed working at Topshop, the most enjoyable part of my job was giving great customer satisfaction to people that really appreciate your help and time. Everyone who works there are really happy and freindly and have made me feel so welcome and comfortable over the past 2 and a half years. I love my discount and love the products to!
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productive workplace
Stockroom Supervisor (Current Employee), High Street Kensington – April 8, 2013
A typical day at work involves me checking delivery is correct, unloading delivery, taking out the new lines of clothes and making sure there ready for the shop floor before opening time, dealing with faulty stock and transfers. I learned how to do things in way to make work faster and how the whole delivery system works. My co-workers are very friendly – more... and i have a good relationship with all of them. My hardest part of my job is getting up at 5:00 in the morning everyday. The most enjoyable part is meeting new people from all over the world. – less
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Great place to work and help the public
sales assistant (Former Employee), Liverpool one – March 29, 2013
Pros: helping customers
Cons: router of a christmas time
Learnt how to deal with the public, assisting customers, stanards of a retail store.
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Fun workplace
Sales Advisor (Current Employee), London – March 19, 2013
Pros: staff discounts
Cons: long hours
Working for Topshop, every day is different and challenging. I worked for the flagship store, also known as the biggest fashion store in the world, where my personal goal has been to learn as much as possible, from what is good customer service to the basic technical requirements and rules regarding the shop itself. Management has been keen on improving – more... the experience both for the employees and customers of the store.
The hardest part of the job is basically keeping your head cool when so much is happening around you. The most enjoyable part of the job is being able to connect with the customers and really make sure they are getting the best shopping experience possible. – less
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Fast paced environment, new challenges daily. Communication is key.
Team Leader and Beauty coordinator (Current Employee), London – March 13, 2013
Managing a team of 200 staff, both Own Buy and Concession staff.
Reviewing daily/weekly figures, achieving targets and communicating with Head Office Buyers, Managers and Owners.
Writing weekly trade reports, approving new lines to the shop floor and monitoring their sales.
Providing adequate support and challenge to fellow team members to aid their – more... development my own.
Most enjoyable part of the job is you are constantly learning and adapting to a changing environment and are kept on your toes! – less
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Inspiring working place
Creative Assistant (Current Employee), Leeds – March 7, 2013
Pros: friendly staff
Cons: unpaid lunch breaks
Topshop is an inspiring place where you can really develop your skills and become a better understandd person. As a visual merchandiser the hours are either during a night shift or early 6am shift but it means that you can get the work done which you need to to a professional standard.
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Postive and productive work environment
Senior Sales Assistant (Current Employee), Kingston – March 5, 2013
Pros: most weekends off
Cons: not enough over time
A typical day at work would involve processing a delivery in the morning and then placing it on the shop floor afterwards. Usually in the afternoon I'm on the shop floor either giving customer service, in charge of the fitting room or at the till point. I have learnt a lot at Topshop mainly about management and back of house, more so than previous jobs – more... in retail where the main focus has been just on the shop floor. Since working at Topshop I'm far more confident with customer service and product knowledge. The management team at Topshop are very well organised, treat the rest of the team fairly and motivate each of us every shift. My co-workers are very helpful, friendly and also motivating towards one another, which makes working alongside them a pleasure. The hardest part of the job is making our target during slow periods because without irritating the customers, you have to push every sale you possibly can. The most enjoyable part of the job is providing excellent customer service and noticing the outcome when the customer leaves happy. – less
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Friendly, Fun work place
Sales Advisor (Former Employee), Croydon – February 13, 2013
Pros: 25% discount on arcadia group products
I would be in the stock room, unloading deliveries and tagging, pricing and hanging the clothes ready to go up onto the shop floor, as well as having a radio on me for people on the shop floor to ask me to find something for them to bring up, overall it was a good fun job, and quite sociable, working with very friendly, welcoming people.
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Fun workplace
Advanced Level Sales Supervisor (Former Employee), Oxford Circus, London – January 26, 2013
Pros: staff discount and meeting celebrity customers
Cons: long hours and pressure working within the flagship store
From working in the Flagship store, I gained exceptional supervisory and delegating skills, enabling me to establish a professional relationship with my staff members. Working in such a busy, fast-paced environment helped me to take on more responsibility as an Advanced Level Sales Supervisor.

My range of responsibilities included:
- working alongside – more... the Visual Merchandising team
- opening and closing down my department
- writing out the planners for the rest of the staff where at each hour staff would rotate their different roles during their shifts
- buddying new starters and helping them develop and finish their competency levels starter books
- closing down the ‘back of house’ (an area where all the stock from every floor had to be sorted and transferred to its departments)
- till supervising
- sending breaks and lunches on time
- communicating to management any staff issues from the department. – less
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Fun Friendly Workplace
Wal-G Concession Manager (Current Employee), Stoke-on-Trent – January 15, 2013
Just a typical job, some bad days some good days.
I want something i can enjoy every day
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Interesting , healthy workplace
Work experiance (Former Employee), West Orchards. – October 29, 2012
Pros: learn new things.
Cons: long hours.
I was doing work experience at Topshop so my day included:
- Stacking shelves
- Learning about the new in and out things in the fashion industry
- Helping the customers
- Promoting the shop
- Cleaning
- Helping out the staff
The most enjoyable part of my time at Topshop was helping out the staff dressing up the fashion dolls in the latest in fashion – more... outfits. – less
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About Topshop

The London-based retailer, Topshop has over 300 stores for women, including the four-story, 100,000-square-foot flagship store – Read more