Amazing Oppurtunity if you are a Self-Starter - Sales Engineer Sweetwater Employee Review

5.0
19 Oct 2022
Recommend
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Pros

I've been here for several years and one of the most amazing parts about being in sales is the ability to be as successful as you want to be. I was in another career before here and within 2 years I was making double my salary because of hard work and grit. Sweetwater gives you the tools to succeed and if you continually do the right thing, and with integrity, you will be successful for sure. The constant growth and change is acually exciting to me. They have consistent training meetings to learn, amazing facilities and great health benefits as well.

Cons

I've seen a shift in the past few years of employee morale in some areas. As the company grows it is starting to feel more corporate and less of a family company vibe. I understand there has to be steps to take for change as it continues to grow. Late nights can get old with a family and also working weekends as well can be tough being away from kids events etc. The software often has issues and can disrupt work flow even while on the phone with a customer.

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4.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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