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
1.0
Mar 15, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Coworkers, Discounts on gear, working around music gear and musicians

Cons

Cooperate growth, company sold to private equity Firm without our knowledge, increased deadlines and quotas.

3.0
Mar 11, 2024

Misc

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The best part about this company is the people that make it up. Many of my peers and coworkers will be my friends for life and have forever changed me. Being alongside Sweetwater as it was run by its founder in what I would call "the glory days" was a really amazing experience and his vision drew so many dynamic and passionate individuals from (genuinely) around the planet.

Cons

Ever-changing policies regarding commissions, prospecting, and performance standards from sales management all stem from/point to the fact that Sweetwater had been aquired by an equity firm a few years ago. They are not a "backseat driver" like we were told. Be certain you are not sold on what Sweetwater *was* and discern what Sweetwater *is* on your way in.

4.0
Feb 29, 2024

Marketing

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

people, audio industry, gear and tech

Cons

low pay, heavy work flow, low/no training

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