For people with no life outside of work. - Sales Engineer Sweetwater Employee Review

1.0
13 Sept 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Bathrooms, water, indoors. Some nice people.

Cons

It's all about numbers and sales. Tiny town with very little going for it.

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Sweetwater Response
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We certainly understand that some people may prefer a large metro area to better suit their personal lifestyle - and I wish you nothing but the best in your city. We do, however, have 2000+ employees and their families who are firm believers that Fort Wayne has many very good things going for it. Here is a partial list: In 2020 Fort Wayne was listed as one of the Wall Street Journal's hottest job markets, ranked #1 City in which to Raise a Family by SmartAsset.com, Top 100 Places to Live in 2019 by Money Magazine, Top Places to Move in the US by Reader's Digest, Top 10 Most Affordable Cities for Millenials to Buy a Home by CreditKarma.com, Top 5 Minor League Sports Markets by SportsBusinessDaily, Best Cities for Gen Zers on a Budget by GoBankingRates.com, Top 10 Cities for Quality of Life by NerdWallet.com. We also feature some other great highlights at https://www.sweetwater.com/careers/community/. - Jeff Ostermann, Chief People Officer

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4.0
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Recommend
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Pros

If sales and music are your drives, Sweetwater is as good as it gets. Management in my experience has been very supportive and development-oriented, creating a positive culture around the company. They have a fantastic training program (albeit intense) that trains on both products and sales methods, so even if you're lacking experience in a given category there's plenty of coaching and training to get you ready for the role. Over time, the position can also be quite lucrative which compliments Fort Wayne's low cost of living well. They also offer relocation assistance since all positions are on-site, and a great benefits package. I've been fortunate to become great friends with many of my coworkers and honestly some days don't even feel like work. Ultimately, with this job you get what you put in, and making a solid living to geek out over music gear all day is a pretty sweet gig.

Cons

The job is very demanding - it's a fully commission sales job that revolves around constant customer outreach via call, text, and email. This means starting out is tough financially, and days are usually long. Try to have a savings cushion before you start, especially if you're moving from another city/state. You also work nights, holidays, and rotate through weekend shifts which won't be new for those who have worked retail before, but it's still a tough adjustment. Starting out I struggled from a social aspect as well. Fort Wayne is a cool city, but it's no LA, NY, or Chicago. Long hours at work make going out and making friends or getting involved in community groups/organizations difficult.

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