Better then most retail. - General Sales Associate Micro Center Employee Review

3.0
20 Jul 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I worked at Microcenter of Madison Heights. The management team is very nice and easy to get along with and compared to most retail it is a very nice job.

Cons

The biggest cons come when you work in General Sales. Product is constantly being moved out of your department and your told your not allowed to sell it anymore. You are considered bottom of the barrel and you are treated like it as well. Home office is no help and will only make things worse. After a few cases of harassment to General Sales employees the HR reps from home office came in and told everyone to go leave Microcenter a good review on Glassdoor. If you plan on working at Microcenter just make sure you work hard and get promoted out of General Sales as fast as you can.

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Micro Center Response
7y
We are happy to hear that the management team supported you during your time with us. General Sales allows associates to hone their selling and merchandising skills and is a great place to begin your Micro Center career. I'm sorry we were not able to discuss your concerns during our visit but would definitely be interested in understanding how better to help our General Sales associates. Please feel free to reach out at 614-850-3150. Angie Miller VP-HR

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5.0
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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

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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
3w
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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