REI – As a retiree, it's a pleasure to have the opportunity to facilitate an outdoor experience to customers. I do see an internal disconnect with employees, especially the middle managers, and the Vision statement. It appears that at my store, more emphasis is placed memberships than costumer service. | Comparably

REI – As a retiree, it's a pleasure to have the opportunity to facilitate an outdoor experience to customers. I do see an internal disconnect with employees, especially the middle managers, and the Vision statement. It appears that at my store, more emphasis is placed memberships than costumer service.

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Cooperative, selling outdoor recreation gear, sporting goods, and clothing via some 143 retail stores in 36 states, catalogs, and the web. read more
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As a retiree, it's a pleasure to have the opportunity to facilitate an outdoor experience to customers. I do see an internal disconnect with employees, especially the middle managers, and the Vision statement. It appears that at my store, more emphasis is placed memberships than costumer service.

What did you like most about the interview process?

It was virtual and very convenient.

What do you like best about the leadership team?

The entire leadership team is kind and consistently display a positive attitude.

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

The caring attitude that is shared by all of the employees, especially the ones who speak with customers.

What makes you most happy at work?

I love the feeling that comes with helping a customer who for the first time is buying equipment to use outdoors. It is genuinely why I work part-time at REI.

What are some of the best things about your team?

Most of my team members arrive to work eager to help customers and other employees, they are very knowledgeable about many of REI's products, and approach their positions with a smile.

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What is the best part about your compensation package?

We get great gear discounts.

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