Great people, terrible expectations - Sales Associate Best Buy Employee Review

3.0
Jun 20, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-You get to meet and talk to like-minded people interested in tech -You get to network with people in your area in the tech field, often times managers can get you in contact -good discount on a lot of items, and the accommodations are great

Cons

-similar pay to other sales associate positions, with about 10x the amount of work -Extreme KPI's you're expected to hit each month (to the managers credit, they HAVE been adjusting these to make it easier for some people) -Not much job security unless youre in a sales position

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5.0
May 21, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work if you love tech.

Cons

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1.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
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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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