It used to be a good place to work but the management has really gone down the tubes. - General Sales Associate Micro Center Employee Review

2.0
Mar 28, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits are good. If you like technology it's great because you get to play with all the latest gadgets. Associates are friendly and knowledgeable.

Cons

Management is constantly looking for new ways to cut costs by shifting non-selling tasks onto the sales associates. As a result a sales person will spend 50% of their time making $4 an hour merchandising, processing trucks, LP, ect. Expect to be scheduled most days either 3 hours before the store opens or 2 hours after the store closes processing trucks or merchandising. Loss prevention falls almost entirely on sales associates so expect to be blamed for any shoplifting that occurs. While the sales supervisors are top notch, their bosses, the RSM and GM are lazy and incompetent.

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5.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

Customer obsessed culture with a strong emphasis on expertise and service. Leadership is highly engaged, with consistent focus on coaching, accountability, and development through structured one-on-ones and daily execution rhythms. Clear expectations across sales, service, and operations create alignment on what success looks like. The organization provides exposure across multiple business functions, allowing leaders to build well rounded operational and commercial skill sets. High performance environment that rewards ownership, initiative, and results.

Cons

As a smaller, specialized retailer, organizational growth and upward mobility may take longer compared to larger big-box companies. Resources and infrastructure are still evolving in certain areas, which can require leaders to be more hands-on. High expectations and pace can create pressure during peak periods, requiring strong prioritization and resilience. Some systems and processes have a learning curve, particularly for leaders coming from larger, more standardized organizations.

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Micro Center Response
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Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We read all employee feedback and appreciate your insights on our culture, training, and fast pace. Your notes on where we can improve—like simplifying systems and keeping up communication as we grow—are definitely noted. Thanks for your hard work and everything you're doing for the team. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153
5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

-if you can hustle you can make decent money -room for growth if you can get cool with everyone

Cons

-have to meet the metrics -some of the areas to grow have favoritism

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