Current Employee - Geek Squad, Agent (CIA) in Edmonton, AB (Canada)
Current Employee - Geek Squad, Agent (CIA) in Edmonton, AB (Canada)
Recommends
Positive Outlook
Approves of CEO
I have been working at Best Buy part-time (More than a year)
Pros
Products sell themselves, great coworkers, opportunity to learn new things, employee discount. A great part-time, entry level job (at Geek Squad), very open/honest. Fabulous culture.
Cons
Obviously, you don't get paid to industry standards at Geek Squad, but as a student, it is good entry point.
Former Employee - Sales Specialist in Edmonton, AB (Canada)
Former Employee - Sales Specialist in Edmonton, AB (Canada)
Recommends
Negative Outlook
No opinion of CEO
I worked at Best Buy part-time (More than a year)
Pros
Good people to work with. You will be working with the latest technology products and you will learn a lot, if you try. Working with people and tailoring a product or service to their needs is a rewarding experience.
Cons
Poor pay as it does not pay commission. Job can get boring as the hours may be slow during certain seasons. Certain departments with a small number of employees will prevent flexible hours. The career growth opportunity is very limited.
Advice to Management
Reward employees based on customer reviews and sales record.
Former Employee - Department Sales Manager in Edmonton, AB (Canada)
Former Employee - Department Sales Manager in Edmonton, AB (Canada)
Doesn't Recommend
Neutral Outlook
No opinion of CEO
I worked at Best Buy (More than 3 years)
Pros
Employee purchase discounts, employee benefits and stock options. Working with the latest technological devices and the hands-on training with new products.
Cons
Hours of shifts are not family friendly. There is a constant pressure to sell intangible products like warranties and install services.
Former Employee - Sales Associate in Edmonton, AB (Canada)
Former Employee - Sales Associate in Edmonton, AB (Canada)
Doesn't Recommend
Neutral Outlook
No opinion of CEO
I worked at Best Buy full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
learned about sales, also how to read people. learned how to be productive, and communicate with angry customers. able to up-sale and promote out product.
Cons
product are workable, however, they are not the best. the service that best buy provide does have detailed differences. the worker does not have much choice about their work time. Christmas eve starts at 0 am. At south common the management is pushy.
Advice to Management
change the term and condition of the TTP. Since it is a Total protection plan, it should cover every every every little thing.
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