Bloomingdales Job Vacancies
Bloomingdales, or 'Bloomies' as it is also affectionately known as, first opened its doors in 1861 when two Bloomingdale brothers set up a store in Manhattan. The family had relocated from Bavaria to the United States a few years previously.Since then, the retail store has also moved - from Manhattan to the trendier and busier location of 59th Street and Lexington where it can still be found today although it is no longer owned by the Bloomingdale family.Federated Department Stores took over Bloomingdales 4 years after the Second World War ended and they, in turn, are now part of Macy's Inc.Bloomingdales is memorable and unique for the way in which it sells to customers. Unlike other retailers and department stores, it has a relatively small advertising budget. Instead, it requires its sales staff to form personal relationships with the store's customers and to maintain regular contact with them.
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In their conversations, staff 'update' the clients on latest deals and promotions. While Bloomingdales calls this process clienteling, others have accused them of merely practising telemarketing by another name.Thus, if you don't like the idea of calling clients and selling by being 'an old friend just making contact', then working for Bloomingdales is probably not for you.Bloomingdales' website promises their staff the full range of benefits which include:Health benefits - Medical, dental, short and long-term disability payments, health center wellness discountsFinancial- 401(k) pension based on profit-sharing, company funded pension, Federal Credit Union banking, direct deposit paychecksInsurance- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, travel (official business only)Care- Pre-tax deduction scheme for dependent care, domestic partner benefits, employee assistanceVacation- paid holidays, personal daysGeneral- Community service programPerks- Discounts of between 10% and 20% for staff and their families at both Bloomingdales and Macy's; New York City employees get a commuter subsidy, various staff awards, gifts, discounts etcBloomingdales, like any other major retail store has many people wanting to start a career with them and as such the competition for jobs can be fierce.Bloomingdales is a bit of an American institution - so much so that it featured (as itself) in the 2001 film 'Serendipity' as the backdrop for Kate Beckinsale's and John Cusack's first meeting. The scene portrays them both trying to grab the same one remaining pair of black gloves as a 'last gasp' Christmas present for their respective partners.