Clarks
Sales assistant at Clarks
People in this role may also be known as retail and sales assistants.
23 workers in this role at Clarks have taken the survey.
How much does Clarks pay sales assistants?
Sales assistant employees at Clarks are typically paid £6.56–8.73 an hour, based on data from 23 employees.
What is management like for sales assistant employees at Clarks?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do sales assistants think Clarks head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
25% 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 20 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 sales assistants at Clarks feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 21 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
Everyone at work is really nice, the managers take good care of us especially in the busy summer period
Worst thing
It gets very busy in the summer with back to school, which can get quite stressful
Customer assistant, February 2021
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do sales assistants get of their shift pattern at Clarks?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 35% report getting one week notice or less
- 26% report getting two weeks notice
- 17% report getting three weeks notice
- 17% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 4% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 23 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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Not easy to book holiday
How easy is it for sales assistants to book a holiday at Clarks?
Most people find it hard to book holidays
How we know this
47% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 19 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.
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Clarks managers change sales assistants shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
60% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 20 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 take sick leave
How easy is it for sales assistants to take sick leave at Clarks?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
56% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 16 job reviews
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Good choice of shifts
Do sales assistants at Clarks get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
65% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 23 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 unpaid extra work
Do sales assistants at Clarks do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
28% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 18 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do sales assistants at Clarks worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
50% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 22 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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People get proper breaks
Do sales assistants at Clarks get proper breaks?
People get proper breaks
How we know this
87% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 15 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
What is career progression like for sales assistants at Clarks?
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Opportunities to progress
Are sales assistants given support to progress at Clarks?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 57% 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 21 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 sales assistants get enough training when they start at Clarks?
People get enough training when they start
How we know this
86% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 22 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 sales assistants at Clarks
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Best thing
Discount, meeting people
Worst thing
Back to school, starting as a temp
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
Everyone at work is really nice, the managers take good care of us especially in the busy summer period
Worst thing
It gets very busy in the summer with back to school, which can get quite stressful
Customer assistant, February 2021
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Best thing
The staff I work with are beyond amazing, I absolutely love my job and the people I meet are brilliant!
Worst thing
Rude customers & busy days
Sales assistant, December 2020
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Best thing
the staff are lovely
Worst thing
pay
Retail assistant, November 2020
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Best thing
My colleagues
Worst thing
The lack of hours
Sales assistant, October 2020
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Best thing
Free work shoes
The people I work with
Nice customersWorst thing
Horrible customers
Harassment
Unfair pay among ages
Have to touch peoples feet
Don’t get the opportunity to social distanceSales assistant, October 2020
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Best thing
The people I work with
Worst thing
The managers and the hours
Sales assistant, February 2020
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How Clarks ranks
Clarks ranks joint 63rd to work for in retail or sales assistant employers
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- 63= Clarks
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