Why work at AVENUE ®
The most important factor in the success of AVENUE ® is our Associates. We continuously strive to create an environment in which our Associates can attain professional fulfillment...an environment which is challenging and which promotes excellence and achievement.
Dreams, desire, imagination and hard work are at the heart of individual achievement. We depend day-to-day on the ideas and execution ability of each of our Associates. The collective strength and will of our individual Associates makes us a powerful team. We depend on this to achieve our objectives.
There are many reasons for you to feel optimistic about a future here. We are a leader in our market with exciting merchandise, superior customer service, competitive pricing, enthusiastic Associates, effective support systems and strong funding. These strengths give us a real advantage in a highly competitive and fast-changing retail world.
Each Associate is important to AVENUE ® . The Company provides you with merit-based opportunities for personal development and salary advancement as well as an attractive Associate benefit program. In addition, you can have the satisfaction and pride of being associated with a successful, respected and progressive retail business with a nationwide presence. It can afford you a rewarding and meaningful career.
Incentive Programs
Incentive and contest program management is an important part of AVENUE ® 's commitment to our Associates. We recognize individual productivity as well as team achievement while providing a compelling place to work.
Summit Club
Membership in our annual Summit Club program is earned by the top performing Store Managers and District Sales Managers in the Company. Annually, members attend a retreat at a resort to celebrate their outstanding achievements and share strategies that brought them success.
Performance Recognition Rewards
A variety of recognition programs identify and reward superior individual and team performance. There are awards for exceptional sales performance as well as excellence in other areas of the business including customer service and building our private credit program.
Incentive Compensation
An industry leading Incentive Compensation Program offers Store Managers and District Sales Managers the opportunity to earn incentive compensation based on sales performance and inventory control.
Contests
Contests are held on a regular basis throughout the year to motivate Associates and to maximize sales. Associates have opportunities to earn prizes, trips, and money.
Generous Merchandise Discounts
Generous merchandise discounts are available on the first day of employment.
AVENUE ® considers our Associates to be our most valuable resource.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to improve the quality of life for our Accociates and to help them meet their responsibilities at home and at work. Most benefits are available on the first of the month after 90 days of employment with a minimum average hours worked requirement.
The plans and programs we offer are:
| Benefit Basics |
Additional Benefits |
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Medical
Dental
Prescription
Life Insurance
Short Term Income Protection (STIP)
Long Term Income Protection (LTIP)
Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA)
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Retirement Savings Plan
Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan (if eligible) |
Vacation
Personal/Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Paid Bereavement
Paid Jury Duty
Generous Merchandise Discounts |
