The ambitious atmosphere is contagious. - Digital Assets Coordinator Sweetwater Employee Review

5.0
Sep 21, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

As stated in the headline, everyone at Sweetwater has a desire to succeed in their roles. Not just for themselves, but for their respective teams, and the good of the company. There's a real sense of camaraderie and that's not just within the teams, but across the entire company. If you have any interest in moving to the company, or moving into different positions within the company, but are unsure if you are capable of filling that desired role, Sweetwater will do everything it can to help you get there. Being the Sweetwater difference is a phrase often coined there, and to me that means being authentic and passionate about your work.

Cons

The store staff could be treated better. Their pay is not the greatest and the sales commission within the store pales in comparison to what the sales team upstairs gets. The store operations management could be better. They're understaffed, underpaid, and morale is generally low. Ideas to improve workflow are often met with resistance by management, but then those ideas are later brought up and claimed by management. Overall, the store staff deserve better.

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
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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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