Best Buy is not a very good place to work. - PCHO Sales Associate Best Buy Employee Review

2.0
May 23, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Sales Experience- many future employers will love that you have worked there. Learning about business- I've learned a good amount about business. Being able to really connect with customers- I've met some very interesting people, and in really giving good customer service, the end can be satisfying.

Cons

Management does not know how to communicate with people very well- they all have very poor people skills. Pay is not good for the work you do, and you will not get a raise for a while- the company is a little stingy. Sales are very high pressured- if that's something that motivates you just consider it carefully. I don't think they are good at not being "slimy" salesman, and teaching you how not to be one. As awesome as customers often are, there are a lot of bothersome customers. As much as they say they want to hear you, they are not very good at listening- whether it is your immediate supervisor, manager, or higher level authority. The company is not very well run.

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Cons

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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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