Best job in retail - General Manager Micro Center Employee Review

5.0
Dec 10, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Love this place, while all other retailers are opening on Thanksgiving and trying to get as much sales as possible . Micro Center stays closed and doesn't do crazy hours on Black Friday. And this year Rick Mershad our CEO has done something unheard of in retail by closing Micro Center Stores will on New Year's Day so that our employees can be with their family. I can't express how great this is for the associates and how great of a place this is to work! Also Skip Dwyer is a great District Manager. Thanks Rick!

Cons

No cons at all, simply the best job in retail, Open more stores, We need one in Florida, Charlotte, Raleigh!

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great management, flexible on hours, very supportive onboarding process.

Cons

Nothing to note, everything has been great.

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Micro Center Response
4w
Thanks for the great review! We're glad to hear you had a supportive onboarding experience and that you're enjoying the flexibility and management team in Miami. We appreciate your hard work and are glad to have you with us! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153
5.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
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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
4w
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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