Sylwia’s First Hand Report

I always liked shopping at real-, Poland. I loved the variety of products which I could find there, clearness, atmosphere. However, before I became an employee of the company, I had no idea how many people need to work to create a market which attracts clients. Real gave me an opportunity to take part in preparing a store opening. When I came to store, there were only empty shelves. Day after day I could see how the space was filled with many different products. I did not only observe how they were placed but I could also decide about the placement. The regional manager, the store manager, merchandisers and department managers were really interested in showing me what is essential in this job, what should I concentrate on in retail trade. They allowed me to lead the team, to practice leadership in real life. I could notice how the employees got to know each other and built up a team which had a common goal. We overcame many difficulties, especially a few days before the opening there was much to do. However, thanks to the experience of a great team we were ready on time. No university and any course learned me as much as these two months in this store.

I learned not only how to make orders, what is important for opening a store, how to place products to sell them better. What is more important I could actively take part in making decisions about all these processes and I got to know great people who were open to teach me and listened to my ideas. The chance to participate in a real,- store opening was an amazing experience.