Stressful but fun - Retail Sales Assistant GO Outdoors Employee Review

2.0
20 Mar 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- You get a walkie talkie - Multitude of different jobs to do - Not everyday is the same - Nice and quiet at times - Team work was great from my experience - Two breaks on an 8 hour shift (first break paid)

Cons

- Very busy in the summer - Website is faulty and customers get angry at the wrong people very often - Lots and lots of theft - lots of stressful moments at the till - Air conditioning is not located by the tills and it’s pretty bad in the summer - They search you and you have to be signed out to leave (I waited 15 minutes after my shift once just so I could leave) - Strict on uniform

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4.0
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The role was very student-friendly, with flexible working hours that could be adapted around university commitments. The company also offered a generous 35% staff discount on all products, including premium outdoor brands such as Rab, Mountain Equipment, and Montane. Staff were also eligible for a one-time 50% discount on selected bicycle purchases, which was a valuable additional benefit.

Cons

Holiday availability could be limited due to the tourism-focused nature of the business. During peak trading periods, particularly throughout the summer and the Christmas season, obtaining annual leave could become increasingly difficult due to staffing requirements and increased customer demand. Another observation was the company's increasing focus on lower-cost, entry-level products at the expense of some premium and specialist ranges. While this may have appealed to a broader customer base, it reduced opportunities for staff to develop in-depth product knowledge and technical expertise, as there were fewer specialist products available to learn about and advise customers on.

3.0
2 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Steady hour, good staff discount

Cons

Low pay, jd aren't a good company to work for.

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