Great place to Work - Sales Engineer Sweetwater Employee Review

5.0
7 Jun 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great pay and benefits, no micro-managing managers, honorable company that does the right thing for the customers, knowledgeable skilled team members, focus on improvement, working with music gear (what we are passionate about), company has a great reputation around town, Fort Wayne has a low cost of living and you are able to save up money and provide for a family well, lots of good training to keep you sharp, and just a great company culture.

Cons

Tough to get time off during holidays (because it’s retail and it’s the busy time of the year), no remote work option, much time spent on a computer or on the phone (desk job), sometimes it can be tough to get time off at the times you want off depending on how busy it is (requires planning ahead a bit), income can feel low for that first year as you establish your base of customers and experience a lot of rejection. But it really picks up as you stick with it!

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5.0
19 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Structure for private lessons -Create your own hours -Pool for new students -Food discount -Benefits

Cons

-I personally did not have problems

4.0
5 Jun 2026
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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