Good starting point - PC Systems Sales Micro Center Employee Review

4.0
9 May 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Generally had a good experience at Micro Center during my tenure. Having basically no experience, they started me in General Sales, but top performers tend to move quickly and after a few others got promotions, I was promoted several months later to a higher paying position. Coworkers were almost always helpful and supportive, though sometimes dealing with customers wasn't great, that is the life of a retail job.

Cons

Towards the end of my tenure, I felt like management started to be more focused on employees and departments hitting certain sales numbers rather than helping their employees grow and learn, which would naturally help those numbers. I am sure some of it was pressure from corporate, but the change in atmosphere was part of what caused me to leave.

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Micro Center Response
7y
Thank you for your 4 star review. Great to hear that overall your experience as a Micro Center employee was a positive one. I would be interested in hearing more of the reasons behind the cons and advice to management that you mentioned in your review. Thank you and best of luck to you in your new career. Jennifer HR Manager 614-850-3150

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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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Micro Center Response
5d
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! If you have any concerns or feedback you'd like to discuss, please reach out to your Regional HR Manager. We'd appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience and see how we can help. Best – Erin Bowyer – Senior HR Representative
5.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
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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
1mo
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
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