Retail is retail - Sales Abt Employee Review

3.0
Jun 2, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Family-like culture and very cool workers in every department - $300-$800 Performance based bonus check every 4-5 months - A historically reputable Chicago business, you will have some status for working there. - One of those places where you work at till retirement if you aren't going anywhere else in life - Commission based sales

Cons

- Micromanagement within departments - Private single location, so higher paying jobs to move up to are limited. - Terrible work/life balance in sales - Bonus pay gets deducted heavy for petty mistakes, and barely increases when you do something good. - There will be lame sales people and even certain managers that will nose around and be envious/jealous of you if you get a nice sale - You have to work on 4th of July, new years and most holidays till 5-6pm - Senior management has to clear your department before you go if you're working a closing shift, and they like to take their sweet time some days

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Abt Response
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Abt Electronics has over 86 years in business, and that achievement has everything to do with the teamwork in our store and the relationship between our management and employees. We understand customers have many options on where to shop, and with the internet available it can be very competitive. We strive to continue providing the customer support that separates us from everyone else. Management overseeing the staff provides a guarantee that our customers are taken care of and makes sure our sales team is providing the Abt Experience we are known for. Like any sales floor it is fast paced, challenging, and competitive. The sales floor is not for everyone. Our sales team earns a great salary with a high retention rate to stay until retirement due to our combined success, not because they "aren't going anywhere else in life."

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5.0
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CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent owners. Best management. Great pay!

Cons

Customers often pay less than the employee discount!

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