Best Buy - only work there for the discount. - Sales Senior Best Buy Employee Review

2.0
Oct 12, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

amazing employee discount, some co workers are ok, cross training for different departments available could lead to better sales jobs once you leave.

Cons

Horrible managment at my particular store. Treated employees as if they were 3 years old, constantly worried about making metrics. So much so that they would intrude on the sale and scare customers from buying anything. Also there isn't a organized training program so employees are kind of left to fend for themselves. Pay raises are a joke as well.

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1.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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