Sweetwater reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(540 total reviews)
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Mike Clem

88% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Sweetwater has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 540 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sweetwater employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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540 reviews
5.0
Jun 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There is no other place in the Music Industry that can provide the stability that a career at Sweetwater can provide. You have the ability to be immersed in a culture that celebrates music and music makers. Whether your job is talking about gear all day long, helping market the gear we sell or a more support scentric role, Sweetwater is a musician's dream. Fort Wayne is cool too. Compared to other cities I have lived, Fort Wayne has a surprisingly great music scene, primarily due to the fact that there are thousands of Sweetwater employees who like to gig in the local scene.

Cons

Although there are promotional opportunities, make sure you are patient and willing to put the work in with your current role and team for ~2 years. Once you prove yourself to be a great employee who cares deeply about the work you do and the experience you are creating for others, the promotional opportunities will find you.

5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The job requires a versatile mindset. It is not just one job, it is multiple jobs. For me I like switching it up and staying on my feet. This job is not only customer facing but also warehouse. So it is the best of both worlds.

Cons

Sometimes you are required to lift heavier boxes but you usually get help if needed.

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