Best Buy Mobile gives the worst case scenario of sales in that consultants get no commission but must know all carriers. - Mobile Sales Consultant Best Buy Employee Review

2.0
Jun 28, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The employee discount and the intricate company and product knowledge gained on the job are the only pros of Best Buy Mobile

Cons

It may be a location-specific problem, but favoritism runs rampant in matters of scheduling, recognition, and especially advancement in the company. Pay is also significantly less than other mobile phone sales positions.

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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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