Great Co-Workers, lots of money to be made - General Sales Associate Micro Center Employee Review

5.0
Aug 16, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

We have a great group of guys, most of the team meets regularly outside of work to spend more time together. There's also a big enough team that we don't see the same guys every day. As far as customers go we have a lot of interesting people who come in that can be fun to interact with. We get commission on everything they buy so its easy to just have a conversation help them find what they are looking for a move on. It never feels like I have to upsell or pressure them to buy something so I can get a good paycheck. We also have the option to work 5 - 8 hour shifts or 4 - 10 hours shifts with 3 off days.

Cons

Some customers smell, your pay will be directly reflected on how you interact with customers. So if you are not warm, inviting, and able to sell your experience might very from mine.

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Micro Center Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feelings with us and for this 5-star review! As you mentioned a flexible schedule is one of the many benefits of working at Micro Center. Being a sales associate, you hit the nail right on the head, your pay will reflect how you interact with our customers. When you're in a customer facing job, we can't help who shops in our stores however we can provide great customer service. So glad to hear that you treat all our guest with respect, kindness and knowledge. Keep up the great work! Sincerely Leslie Whitley, Regional HR.

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-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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Micro Center Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! If you have any concerns or feedback you'd like to discuss, please reach out to your Regional HR Manager. We'd appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience and see how we can help. Best – Erin Bowyer – Senior HR Representative
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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
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