store manager

International Beauty Services

Needed a change from salon, wasn't a horrible wage, and I was guaranteed a management position. Worked my bum off, was friendly to everyone, took initiative, tried to cover shifts and volunteer time, GUESS WHAT..... they didn't assign me to a store, there was no advancement, I was a grunt pg at a very poor wage for my qualifications. So after being jer*** around time and time again. Working overtime and not getting paid. I'd had it and left. Other staff had even commented on how wrong the whole thing was, who'd been there longer. The owner of the company itself, was rude, and I'm sorry to say but quite cheap. We would work ridiculous long hours with few to none breaks at the hair shows, and she'd treat us to "only one" cheap chocolate, that I had seen at the dollar store. You get what you give, and I've been letting every professional in Alberta know what this woman truly stands for. Since there I was hired at a main professional international beauty distributor, where my store was recognize for outstanding achievements, exceeding quotas, and have went on to be a Trainer. That's what a good company does with talent.

Everyone I worked with was fantastic. They were all happy people, but everyone suffered from the same annoyances. 
I started at a wage that I found reasonable and then when I changed positions within the company, I was promised a wage increase as that particular department had a higher starting wage, however after months of working my butt off, I just kept getting brushed off. HR did didn't want to deal with anything and so your requests went ignored too often. 
I didn't mind the owner. She was a bit nuts, but the company was her child, so I got it (RIP to her as well. I was rather sad to see she had passed away). 
In all honesty, I enjoyed the environment and the beauty industry is a love of mine, but the lack of organization, care for employees and poor wage was what caused me to leave.

Overall it sure is a great place to work. We have an awesome sales team and administration staff.
We have great clients and they make your day the most enjoyable, helping someone and getting a thank you is what its all about.
The whole staff at IBS are a pleasure to work with.
It was hard being in management, challenging more than anything. There is a some unorganization or unclear work loads there.
I did take from there though, the abitlity to handle difficult situations, difficult people, and a great work ethic.

I’ve read previous reviews and disagree. Great team and the job is fast paced ! Nothing boring about the job because there is always something to do and learn ! Who doesn’t love the beauty industry! If you’re a negative person do not apply because you won’t fit in !

Worst company I EVER worked for.  Owner is very cheap and ignorant!! My only regret is not telling that little b----- off!!! I am hairstylist and I certainly will be spreading the word about this company.  Will never buy anything again!!!

If you want to be lied to, treated like dirt and work in an inappropriate work environment with very unprofessional, unknowledgeable people, this is the place. Turnover is ridiculous, management has no idea how to run a business or treat staff in a professional, respectful manner.

I worked there for a few short weeks but that was more than enough time for me to know it was a terrible place to work.My manager was rude and very moody and nothing anyone did could change her terrible disposition. I don't recommend working at the calgary store location.

Not an over-all bad place to work, could use some improvement in management. Lots of trade show and inventory work.

Poorly run business that has many customers frustrated and they don’t bother coming back. Orders are always mixed when placed. Not worth putting your time and effort in this company because they never appreciate it

I enjoyed working with hair products and meeting all the different salon owners. The only thing about this industry is all expenses came out of pocket but it was a fun industry to be in but needed a 2nd income to make a living.

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