Vantaggi
Depending on the buyer, you get freedom to make key decisions regarding the assortment (again, this depends on your buyer and is not the case for most assistants) Nice people 25% discount on merchandise
Svantaggi
Company does not work to develop assistant buyers in order to promote within. There is no type of training or employee development and little room for advancement. Company does not give employee reviews. Depending on the buyer, role can be solely administrative. Assistant Buyers don't travel to market or trade shows Restrooms are disgusting Too many pointless rules (ie- corporate employees can't greet or talk to store employees) Pay and benefits are AWFUL...waaaaay below the industry average. You are given 1 week vacation the first year and 1week of personal time. You are not allowed to take half days but must use each personal/vaca day all at once. Personal time must be used if you are out of the office because you're sick and if you have no more personal time or vacation and must miss work because of medical issues...YOU WILL BE FIRED. I've seen it happen to several people. No company activities/events