Could be better - Sales Associate/Key Holder Swarovski Employee Review

3.0
Sep 1, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

60% off discount Bonus (depends if hit target) Made friends for life Great support from store manager and assistant manager. 6.6 weeks annual leave. Career progression

Cons

Bad pay - only £11.48 - only get paid £1 more for the hour if you are key holder. No commission. Incentives not so great. Christmas gifts from the company not so great (and rewarding) like before. Used to give us Selfridges gift cards (£100) but recieved a flask from the company and it felt like they didn't want to go the extra mile to appreciate the hard work staff put in and it looked like they got that out of the stockroom. Not great flexibility for annual leave. Can only take 2 weeks off at a time and can't take 6.6 weeks off in one go. Won't pay you if you work over 38 hours - only option is to take time off in lieu.

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Swarovski Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. We’re glad to hear that you appreciated the employee discount, career progression opportunities, and the support from your store management team. Our management will be thrilled to read your thoughts! One of our top priorities is to continue enhancing our employee experience. We are very sorry to hear you felt the pay and benefits were not according to your expectations. Here at Swarovski, we strive to remain competitive in our compensation practices and regularly review our pay rates and benefit structures. We understand also that flexibility in scheduling is important to employees, and it is always our goal to accommodate our employees’ private lives as much as possible. Our hope is to make each individual employee, from our stores to our corporate offices, feel that they are valued, listened to and feel that they belong. We will bring this up with our management and discuss how we can improve from here.

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5.0
May 12, 2026
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Pros

The management team is refined and very accommodating. I loved my time here. I had so many opportunities to learn and grow through my experiences, and working with the team was amazing. Holiday seasons were stressful but never unfun. The management here really makes you feel cared for. Love the discount on most jewelry as well.

Cons

Scheduling could be volatile during holiday seasons, but that's to be expected for a front-line sales position.

2.0
Mar 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong level of autonomy as a Store Manager to drive the business, implement strategies, and influence sales performance Opportunity to develop leadership skills through team coaching, training, and performance management Emphasis on client experience and building meaningful in-store customer relationships Creative freedom to execute sales-driving initiatives and local events Hands-on ownership of business results, which can be very rewarding for self-motivated leaders

Cons

Limited support from regional and district leadership, particularly in satellite locations, which can feel isolating High turnover due to relatively low pay for Crystal Experts and Assistant Managers Budget constraints make it difficult to recruit and retain experienced, high-performing talent Teams may require significant development due to lower wage tiers, increasing workload and pressure on management Store conditions in some locations feel outdated, with limited investment in remodels or upgrades Compensation structure for hourly roles does not always align with expectations or workload

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