Commission is a double-edged sword - Sales Associate Micro Center Employee Review

4.0
Mar 9, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The pay potential is great for people used to jobs paying up to 12ish an hour, thanks to the commission pay scale for some departments. Good days in sales can carry your paycheck - depending on the department you could average anywhere from 18 to 30 an hour. Management I've had good experiences with but that can depend on how well they get along with you.

Cons

Commission pay can bring out the worst in some people, and without it yourself you only make 4$ an hour. As such slow days can feel like the worst. If people don't like you (coworkers or managers) then they can make the work hell. As it is retail work, you also will occasionally run into difficult customers or people who just waste time.

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Micro Center Response
4y
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and the good review for our Company. I would like to understand your concerns about the sexual harassment complaints as we have a very clear "no tolerance" policy on this subject. I would encourage you to reach out to our Corporate HR Department or directly to me at 614-850-3150 so we can look into your concerns. Thank you for your service with us. Angie

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5.0
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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
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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
2w
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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