You will not find a better company to work for - Anonymous employee Sweetwater Employee Review

5.0
7 Oct 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

• Amazing people at all levels within the company • Constant opportunies for personal and professional growth • Great benefits, perks, and amenities • Competitive compensation The folks that work at this company are the best you will ever have the opportunity to work with. I promise, if you ask anyone at Sweetwater what the best part is, they will say the people. Everyone here is on another level of smarts, passion, and creativity. There is also an unbelievable amount of scrappiness and grit amongst the people that work here that is not often seen at companies of this size. It is a pleasure to be surrounded by so many great people. Since starting here I have personally had the opportunity to hold a variety of different positions, some of which did not exist when I started. This is a really great showcase of the growth opportunity for those that are willing to work for it. In the same vein, there are a number of positions that I applied for that I did not get. While disappointing at the time, looking back it is really clear that those above me saw a different path for me, and they were right. The management team here truly gets to know who you are and helps you get to where you need to be, which turns out to be where you really wanted to be. The total compensation is fantastic overall. Between the pay, insurance options, 401k (great match and options to choose from), amenities available (In house Doctor, arcade, diner, coffee shop, full service concierge), and local discounts you could not ask for more.

Cons

Anything mentioned here would just be nit-picking...

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4.0
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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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