Banana Republic
Banana Republic Employee Reviews
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Productive but not fun workplace
Assistant Store Manager/Brand Ambassador (Current Employee) – Sterling, VA – December 15, 2017
A typical day at work consists of doing what the managers task you to do. It's usually the same things every time you work, especially at Dulles, at a slow mall, it's a lot of tasking. Management is constantly changing, and we're losing a lot of associates daily.
Pros
Pros: not a lot of people so you can get more hours if you want them
Cons
Cons: Short break, not a lot of work and life balance, same thing every day, poor management.
Fast paced and unorganized workplace
Sales associate (Former Employee) – Emeryville, CA – May 24, 2018
A typical day at work included working with customers, setting up displays, organizing shelves, checking inventory, and communicating with co-workers.
Pros
50% off clothes
Cons
No routine work schedule
Fast paced environment
SALES AMBASSADOR (Former Employee) – Emeryville, CA – May 23, 2018
Must be a fast learner and always something new to learn when it comes to presentation and fashion, plus fabric qualities. Also a platform to build long term with regular customers.
I love the Banana Republic the employees are extremely friendly and kind the management is wonderful their understanding the store is organized .
Sales Associate (Former Employee) – West Palm Beach, FL – May 23, 2018
It's a Wonderful store to work at full of gross and opportunities management is there to help you grow teach you always room for improvements higher positions in the company but just not enough hours.
Pros
Part of a wonderful team
Cons
Part time
It was fun while it lasted
Sales Associate (Former Employee) – Elizabeth, NJ – May 23, 2018
It was not bad working here at all it was just that later on managers where so rude , and the way they would talk to you wasn't okay however I loved working with the people I made plenty of friends there.
An enjoyable few months
Sales Associate (Former Employee) – Merrimack, NH – May 23, 2018
For the most part I did enjoy working here until new management. The pay was fantastic along with the hours, only thing is that they didn’t tend to listen to your availability and when you couldn’t find coverage for that shift and call out they would get upset with you and not give you as many hours the next week.
Pros
pay
Cons
availability scheduling
Good for a flexible job
Sales Associate (Current Employee) – Charlotte, NC – May 22, 2018
Very flexible scheduling and have met some of my very best friends as employees. Company and store management policies can change often. Can get annoying with the push to sell company credit cards heavily.
Pros
Always loved fellow employees, always something to do, flexible
Cons
no pay increases, management inconsistencies, push selling credit cards
Good Discount @ the gap brands
Customer Lead and Sales (Former Employee) – Dulles, VA – May 22, 2018
A typical day : you might be busy or no
the company is not doing too good. you learned to work w a lot of people and learned a lot about fashion. managment is ok
the company is not doing too good. you learned to work w a lot of people and learned a lot about fashion. managment is ok
Pros
great discouts
Cons
No loyalty
Great company, great growth potential, excellent leadership
Sales Associate/Stock Supervisor/assistant manager (Former Employee) – Wisconsin – May 19, 2018
I loved working for Gap, Inc. My two store managers were huge influences on my development, and are people I strongly admire. I started as a sales associate, learned stockroom responsibilities, got promoted to stock sup when our old one left to work at J Crew (they carried men's XS, and he was a little guy). Spent a year and a half leading a team to completion of markdowns, promos, and shipment. Due to some personal reasons, I had to step down, but stayed on as an associate for another year and a half.
Fast forward a year, and one of the assistant managers messaged me asking if I'd be interested in coming back as stock sup. It's a better job at that point than it was when I held it (it's classified as full time, so benefits). I of course said yes, and talked to the store manager about it. A week or so later, he informed me of a sister store that was looking for an assistant manager. It was actually closer to where I lived at the time, so I applied there. I interviewed with their store manager, the district manager, and another store manager before getting the job. I worked at that store for almost a year and absolutely loved it. It was by far my favorite job that I've ever had. I only left because I moved halfway across the country.
The people, the culture, the job itself, were all fantastic. Gap Inc is a brand that truly values their employees, and in my experience, both of my store managers were all about developing talent within the store, and promoting from within. I know of at least two associates who became members of leadership since I left the last store, and I know more... that's due primarily to the store manager. less
Fast forward a year, and one of the assistant managers messaged me asking if I'd be interested in coming back as stock sup. It's a better job at that point than it was when I held it (it's classified as full time, so benefits). I of course said yes, and talked to the store manager about it. A week or so later, he informed me of a sister store that was looking for an assistant manager. It was actually closer to where I lived at the time, so I applied there. I interviewed with their store manager, the district manager, and another store manager before getting the job. I worked at that store for almost a year and absolutely loved it. It was by far my favorite job that I've ever had. I only left because I moved halfway across the country.
The people, the culture, the job itself, were all fantastic. Gap Inc is a brand that truly values their employees, and in my experience, both of my store managers were all about developing talent within the store, and promoting from within. I know of at least two associates who became members of leadership since I left the last store, and I know more... that's due primarily to the store manager. less
Pros
Company culture, leadership team, benefits, work/life balance
Cons
Lack of overtime
Love the Company
Sales Associate (Current Employee) – La Jolla, CA – May 17, 2018
I enjoy working in the retail world. There is always something to and a lot to learn. From the company to one self and reaching goals for ourself. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming.
Overall, a great company
Assistant Store Manager - Customer Service (Former Employee) – Las Vegas, NV – May 15, 2018
Didn't like the District Manager. Snob. Some of the employees were like that as well. Otherwise, customer base was nice, lot's of folding and perfecting. It's a great company that offer superb benefits and discounts.
Pros
Benefits & discounts
Cons
Lower pay rates
Just a standard clothing retail job
BRAND AMBASSADOR (Former Employee) – Rancho Cucamonga, CA – May 15, 2018
The hours were not great after the holidays and inconsistent work schedule. The hardest part for me was not making enough money to pay bills and buy work clothes even though the discount is good.
Pros
Great employee discount
Cons
No set schedule
If you like clothes, the discount can help
Assistant Manger (Former Employee) – Lonetree, CO – May 15, 2018
Gap Inc is a great company to work for, they really go out of the way to train managers not only to manage, but to be better people. If the pay was better, I might still be there.
Pros
Discount
Cons
Low Pay
great first job
Sales Associate/Cashier (Former Employee) – Auburn, AL – May 15, 2018
i learned about the business. payroll, merchandising, all of it. you got great discounts and the people you work with are fun. the only thing is youre constantly on your feet so be sure to wear comfy shoes.
Great Staff
Brand Ambassador (Current Employee) – Durham, NC – May 14, 2018
Well organized management, Great discount and great hours, Hardest part of the job is pushing for banana cards. Credit Cards are very important to them.
Pros
Free 15 minute break
Cons
pays twice a week
Great place
Brand Ambassador (Former Employee) – Atlanta, GA – May 13, 2018
The store where I work is gradually changing it's personality as newer employees bring a fresher perspective to the table allowing for a difference of opinion or approach to achieve cohesiveness.