Sales engineer position - Sales Engineer Sweetwater Employee Review

3.0
May 28, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

The money. Have met a bunch of amazing people in the industry, get to check out new gear constantly, Fort Wayne we a great place to live with very low cost of living, and did I mention the Money? The ramp up of what the average engineer makes year over year is awesome. A lot of benefits, doctors office on site, hair salon, restaurant, gym, small game area. Constantly learning more about audio/video etc

Cons

Time. They ask for almost all of it. And has gotten worse the longer I’ve worked here. 44 hours a week, but always have more work and go over closer to 50 to keep up. Never a constant schedule for week days, shifts are early one day late the next, and mandatory random weekends you have to sell to get rid of. Usually 2 weekends a month. Very tough to plan any type of vacation at all unless I’m extreme advance. Something a company of this size should not have a problem with.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

If sales and music are your drives, Sweetwater is as good as it gets. Management in my experience has been very supportive and development-oriented, creating a positive culture around the company. They have a fantastic training program (albeit intense) that trains on both products and sales methods, so even if you're lacking experience in a given category there's plenty of coaching and training to get you ready for the role. Over time, the position can also be quite lucrative which compliments Fort Wayne's low cost of living well. They also offer relocation assistance since all positions are on-site, and a great benefits package. I've been fortunate to become great friends with many of my coworkers and honestly some days don't even feel like work. Ultimately, with this job you get what you put in, and making a solid living to geek out over music gear all day is a pretty sweet gig.

Cons

The job is very demanding - it's a fully commission sales job that revolves around constant customer outreach via call, text, and email. This means starting out is tough financially, and days are usually long. Try to have a savings cushion before you start, especially if you're moving from another city/state. You also work nights, holidays, and rotate through weekend shifts which won't be new for those who have worked retail before, but it's still a tough adjustment. Starting out I struggled from a social aspect as well. Fort Wayne is a cool city, but it's no LA, NY, or Chicago. Long hours at work make going out and making friends or getting involved in community groups/organizations difficult.

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