High-stress, decent paying - Sales Advisor Best Buy Employee Review

2.0
Apr 3, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The pay is higher than some other retailers, and the management can be good depending on the store.

Cons

The memberships are idiotic. It is a very sales oriented job, and you are expected to try and sell a $200 yearly membership with things even as small as a $6 HDMI chord. It just doesn't make sense. The store manager was absolutely horrible, one of the worst experiences I've ever had in my retail career. The other management was good for the most part however.

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5.0
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Pros

Cutting edge technical expertise and a true team atmosphere.

Cons

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1.0
Jul 7, 2026
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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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