One of the best retail jobs I have worked. - Sales Associate Micro Center Employee Review

5.0
Jan 5, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Great pay and compensation for full-time employees. If you know about computers and technology, Micro Center is an easy job. It is commission based for sales associates, but the job is simple. Most of the customers are great and listen when you make a recommendation, as well as your fellow associates. This is a great job for people with social skills, since you will be talking to customers face-to-face. Management is very understanding, but they have limits.

Cons

To make a decent paycheck, you need to know computers inside and out, as well as parts and technologies from the past 10 years. It takes a lot of research and personal time to stay on top of the latest and greatest, and they do not always have the most relevant trainings. If you work on the sales floor, much of your paycheck may be spent here because of how close you are to the product you sell.

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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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5.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
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