Hard work and consistency pays off. You can ramp up quickly if you put in the work. You don't need to work 50-60 hours a week to make good money. Just work hard when you are scheduled to work!
Cons
Honestly, it's case by case. If you have a bad attitude, you won't do well at this job. If you can't sit at a desk and make calls, you won't do well at this job. If you know what to expect, you will have an amazing career.
Sweetwater Response
7y
Thanks for the fine review and also for the straight talk. This employee is right on all counts: we clearly define what's expected and what a Sales Engineer should do to be successful. We provide three months of classroom training in preparation for becoming a Sales Engineer and then continuous training after wards to do all we can to insure success. Those that follow our advice and put in the work to make long term relationships with our customers succeed time and time again and, to quote this reviewer, have "amazing careers." Those that don't put in the work to form relationships and then decide that somehow that's an unreasonable job expectation ultimately don't do well. We are consistently transparent about all of that. So thanks to this reviewer for accurately describing the job and sharing their success story. Jeff McDonald, Senior VP of Human Resources
If sales and music are your drives, Sweetwater is as good as it gets. Management in my experience has been very supportive and development-oriented, creating a positive culture around the company. They have a fantastic training program (albeit intense) that trains on both products and sales methods, so even if you're lacking experience in a given category there's plenty of coaching and training to get you ready for the role. Over time, the position can also be quite lucrative which compliments Fort Wayne's low cost of living well. They also offer relocation assistance since all positions are on-site, and a great benefits package. I've been fortunate to become great friends with many of my coworkers and honestly some days don't even feel like work. Ultimately, with this job you get what you put in, and making a solid living to geek out over music gear all day is a pretty sweet gig.
Cons
The job is very demanding - it's a fully commission sales job that revolves around constant customer outreach via call, text, and email. This means starting out is tough financially, and days are usually long. Try to have a savings cushion before you start, especially if you're moving from another city/state. You also work nights, holidays, and rotate through weekend shifts which won't be new for those who have worked retail before, but it's still a tough adjustment. Starting out I struggled from a social aspect as well. Fort Wayne is a cool city, but it's no LA, NY, or Chicago. Long hours at work make going out and making friends or getting involved in community groups/organizations difficult.