Argos
Retail and sales supervisors at Argos
People in this role may also be known as retail and sales supervisors.
5 workers in this role at Argos have taken the survey.
How much does Argos pay retail and sales supervisors?
Retail and sales supervisors employees at Argos are typically paid £8.74–9.35 an hour, based on data from 5 employees.
What is management like for retail and sales supervisors employees at Argos?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do retail and sales supervisors think Argos head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
20% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Managers are respectful
Do retail and sales supervisors at Argos feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
60% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
All the staff and managers in the store are friendly and approachable and will help if you need help.
Worst thing
Sainsbury's who own argos are not the best company to work for. They care more about their profit and not about the staff.
Customers fulfilment assistant, March 2021
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do retail and sales supervisors get of their shift pattern at Argos?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 40% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 40% report getting three weeks notice
- 20% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 0% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Good choice of shifts
Do retail and sales supervisors at Argos get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
60% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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No short notice shift changes
Do Argos managers change retail and sales supervisors shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
40% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for retail and sales supervisors to book a holiday at Argos?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
80% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Easy work with mostly good hours
Worst thing
The 'down time' when we don't have any deliveries or much work to do
Employee, April 2021
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What is career progression like for retail and sales supervisors at Argos?
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Opportunities to progress
Are retail and sales supervisors given support to progress at Argos?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 60% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Enough training
Do retail and sales supervisors get enough training when they start at Argos?
People get enough training when they start
How we know this
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Latest reviews from retail and sales supervisors at Argos
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Best thing
Most of my team.
Opportunities.
Training opportunities.Worst thing
Pay.
Unpaid hours.
Incompetent people increasing my work load.
Don't always feel appreciated.TM, January 2021
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Best thing
The community and team. Pay.
Worst thing
Rude customers
Supervisor, November 2020
How Argos ranks
Argos ranks joint 13th to work for in retail or sales supervisor employers
- 9= The Works
- 13= Argos
- 13= BP