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      Sweetwater

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      Sweetwater Reviews

      3.9

      74% would recommend to a friend

      (540 total reviews)
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      Mike Clem

      86% approve of CEO

      68% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Culture and values

      3.9

      Diversity and inclusion

      3.9

      Career opportunities

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Senior management

      Sweetwater has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 540 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sweetwater employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      540 reviews
      5.0
      10 Jun 2026

      Varied role with customer and warehouse duties

      Customer pickup
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The job requires a versatile mindset. It is not just one job, it is multiple jobs. For me I like switching it up and staying on my feet. This job is not only customer facing but also warehouse. So it is the best of both worlds.

      Cons

      Sometimes you are required to lift heavier boxes but you usually get help if needed.

      4.0
      5 Jun 2026

      Great culture and training, but highly demanding sales role

      Sales engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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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