Apple Specialist - Sales Specialist Micro Center Employee Review

3.0
Dec 1, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

At the time I worked there Apple was going through their boom with the iPad (1 & 2), and some good computer updates, so it was a good time in terms of commissions and products to sell. As well, I learned a lot more about hardware through some pretty interesting problems presented by customers. Co-workers throughout the store were all pretty nice. Being able to buy electronics at cost (or close to it) as an employee. A bonus at the time was a trip out to Cupertino for Apple Training. Not sure if this is still going on.

Cons

It is a retail environment if you are at a store, so there are all of the hassles that go with that (irate customers, working a closing shift then coming back to open...) Before the store opens, and cleaning up after closing, you are basically working for below minimum wage since there are no customers to add to your commission for the day. When I was there those times were trending up little by little to get the things done that weren't possible during regular business hours. Hopefully they stabilized or went back down. I don't really like sales, so it didn't really fit my personality over time.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

-if you can hustle you can make decent money -room for growth if you can get cool with everyone

Cons

-have to meet the metrics -some of the areas to grow have favoritism

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5.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
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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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