Better than what the other people are saying! - Sales Associate Best Buy Employee Review

4.0
Nov 15, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-They pay is definitely better than most retailers. -Great place to work if you are young. Most employees are in their early 20's. (including managers) -Great about getting time off. -Very upbeat and positive environment to work in. -Lots of resources to learn about the products you sell. -You are not paid on commission. (little pressure to sell) -Fun orientation for new-hires.

Cons

-Hours can be very low at times. -Can be hard to get promoted. -Not easy to get hired. (Unless it's the holidays) -Expect to work nights and weekends, like with most retail jobs.

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1.0
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Pros

No pros. Just don’t work here.

Cons

This job adds little to no value, either for customers or for career growth. The primary focus is pushing credit cards and memberships that many customers don’t actually need, making the work feel repetitive and unfulfilling. The workplace culture and management are poor, and employees are often assigned busywork instead of meaningful responsibilities. There is almost no opportunity to develop product knowledge or apply any technical or electronics skills. Even the sales experience is limited since the role revolves around following scripted pitches rather than building genuine sales or customer relationship skills. Overall, it’s not a strong entry-level position for someone looking to develop transferable skills. There are many other jobs that provide better learning opportunities, stronger career growth, and more valuable real-world experience.

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