Great benefits, ability to move up depends on you, just be ready to move up with unworthy people as well. - Was Supervisor Before Restructuring Best Buy Employee Review

4.0
May 1, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Definately the benefits. They match 401K up to 3%. Employee stock purchase plan lets you purchase stock at 15% off the lowest price within the window it was bought at. Discount is by far the best. Usually the people are pretty good to work with.

Cons

As with any job it is just the consistency in management. I see some employees just chill and get praise from managers. Some do their job well in front of the GM then dissappear when we get the busiest. Then they get promoted.

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5.0
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Pros

Good leadership, great hours, works well with you and your schedule, management that will stand up for you.

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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