Sweetwater reviews

4.1

80% would recommend to a friend

(541 total reviews)
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Mike Clem

89% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Sweetwater has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 541 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Sweetwater employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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541 reviews
5.0
Aug 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fail fast and forward mentality encourages new ideas; Upward mobility and cross training potential

Cons

Very fast growth over period of a few years may have topped out hiring for a the foreseeable future

5.0
Aug 26, 2025

Best Career Decision I Ever Made

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Promotion Opportunities - Compensation - Career/Self Development - Amazing People - Fantastic Culture - Winning/Growing Company - Fantastic Perks

Cons

- Work can sometimes be intense and certain days are overwhelming, but overall not bad.

5.0
Jun 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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.

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