Commission Based Employment - Sales Associate Micro Center Employee Review

2.0
18 July 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, friendly coworkers, employee discount, health coverage available.

Cons

On your feet all day.Everything here is commissioned based. The more you sell, the more you make. The more extended warranties you sell, the more you make. The more e-mail addresses you get, the more you make. Good people are working here but there is a lot of pressure to increase the numbers. The bottom line is it is a numbers game. An extended warranty sale is a must. The store is kept open by the -- way past the closing time to get that one last sale.

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Micro Center Response
8y
Thank you for sharing your concerns about our processes. We'd like to understand more about your specific circumstance so please call me at614-850-3151. Thanks, Angie Miller VP-HR

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5.0
4 May 2026
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Pros

Customer obsessed culture with a strong emphasis on expertise and service. Leadership is highly engaged, with consistent focus on coaching, accountability, and development through structured one-on-ones and daily execution rhythms. Clear expectations across sales, service, and operations create alignment on what success looks like. The organization provides exposure across multiple business functions, allowing leaders to build well rounded operational and commercial skill sets. High performance environment that rewards ownership, initiative, and results.

Cons

As a smaller, specialized retailer, organizational growth and upward mobility may take longer compared to larger big-box companies. Resources and infrastructure are still evolving in certain areas, which can require leaders to be more hands-on. High expectations and pace can create pressure during peak periods, requiring strong prioritization and resilience. Some systems and processes have a learning curve, particularly for leaders coming from larger, more standardized organizations.

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Micro Center Response
1w
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We read all employee feedback and appreciate your insights on our culture, training, and fast pace. Your notes on where we can improve—like simplifying systems and keeping up communication as we grow—are definitely noted. Thanks for your hard work and everything you're doing for the team. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153
5.0
11 June 2026
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Pros

-if you can hustle you can make decent money -room for growth if you can get cool with everyone

Cons

-have to meet the metrics -some of the areas to grow have favoritism

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