Pros
I've been here (retail store) for a few years and have been well-trained in the product lines and the company policies and have gradually gotten more responsibility. I went from part time associate to full time, then to holding a key then to store assistant manager. I've appreciated the time that the store manager and regional manager spent with me to bring me along and feel like I have a good chance at a store manager opportunity coming up so I wanted to let possible new employees know that my experience has been great.
Cons
The store has a lot of brands and you are expected to be an expert. You get training but it is important to pay attention because I've found that the customers really value it if you know what you are talking about. I've noticed that customers have high expectations of us so I've caught on that I need to be able to know alot to help them with their problem areas.