Sales Associate - Sales Associate Best Buy Employee Review

2.0
Aug 5, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Hardworking employees Large company leads to lots of customers Good discount Hours of operation are convenient Room for improvement

Cons

No commission Bonuses are lousy and getting smaller Sales requirements increase as benefits decrease Availability standards are too high for part time Favoritism plays a huge role in promotions

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1.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

No pros. Just don’t work here.

Cons

This job adds little to no value, either for customers or for career growth. The primary focus is pushing credit cards and memberships that many customers don’t actually need, making the work feel repetitive and unfulfilling. The workplace culture and management are poor, and employees are often assigned busywork instead of meaningful responsibilities. There is almost no opportunity to develop product knowledge or apply any technical or electronics skills. Even the sales experience is limited since the role revolves around following scripted pitches rather than building genuine sales or customer relationship skills. Overall, it’s not a strong entry-level position for someone looking to develop transferable skills. There are many other jobs that provide better learning opportunities, stronger career growth, and more valuable real-world experience.

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