Diminishing Department - Systems Sales Associate Micro Center Employee Review

2.0
25 Apr 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

At Microcenter Electronics there is no doubt you will have a good time working with your co-workers, and some customers.

Cons

The company is putting a big emphasis on web orders. This puts a strain on overall sales for the sales associates. I, unfortunately, have been here for more than 3 years and sales continue to decline. The other deal is managers are nonexistent. They either get fired or "move on". There is no clear communication in the company. One manager will tell you one thing and then another manager will say the opposite about the same subject another day. The company does not care about its employees because there is a lot of favoritism with schedules, and just bad hidden agenda. Overall I am grateful I work here but honestly, I wasted most of my life here, and if you can pass over this company you probably move farther somewhere else. Good Luck.

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Micro Center Response
7y
Thank you for your continued employment at Micro Center. I would like the opportunity to discuss with you the comments you listed above in the Cons section and in Advice for Management. Our goal is for our associates to continuously develop in their roles so they can consistently maintain and improve their earnings potential. Feel free to reach out to me directly to further discuss. Thank you Jennifer Home Office HR Corporate Recruiting Manager 614-850-3154

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5.0
28 May 2026
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Pros

Great management, flexible on hours, very supportive onboarding process.

Cons

Nothing to note, everything has been great.

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Micro Center Response
3w
Thanks for the great review! We're glad to hear you had a supportive onboarding experience and that you're enjoying the flexibility and management team in Miami. We appreciate your hard work and are glad to have you with us! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153
5.0
4 May 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
3w
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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