Abysmal. Little chance to make any money, but easy to spend a lot of time trying. - Sales Associate - Build Your Own Micro Center Employee Review

2.0
Mar 25, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You do get to see (but not touch) the newest and coolest technology

Cons

Being 100% commission based, the store is only concerned with IT'S bottom line, and will therefore significantly over-staff the sales floor (I was in Build-your-Own). There are a finite number of sales that walk in the door. Splitting them among 12 people does those 12 people less service than if 4 or 5 were working instead. The remaining 7 or 8 just get to stand around doing non-selling stuff like stocking, fronting, cleaning...at $4/hr.

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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
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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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