Just got hired by Best Buy... please come share your BB horror stories...

[dquan97]

Hope you like it more than I did. Worked in computer dept about 8months ago...lasted 2 months before I quit. Didn't like the supervisor taking over my customers because my supervisor really wanted everyone who bought a system to buy the warranty. Also, be ready to do A LOT of heavy lifting, since newbies are first in line when it comes time to unload trucks during late night.

How much $ do supervisors get paid (in terms of wage and bonus)? Are there bonuses for hitting target warranty/accessory goals?

 

[neonerd]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
You know there are websites dedicated to bashing BB.

Just google them.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: Kaputnik03

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
You know there are websites dedicated to bashing BB.

Just google them.

No google needed... Here ya go...


BestBuy Info

 

[fooshkee]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
hopefully BestBuy hires me, i should be gettin a call for an interview soon after the phone interview.


and yeah you arent a salesman if you said

"did stupid "role playing" with the interviewer (pretending he was a customer, etc)... "

you just wont make it.

i did fine on the "role playing" - infact the interviewer said i was one of the best he'd had in there yet (they are doing all hiring - since it is a new store)... so bam.

 

[HannibalX]

BB peope are notorious for not knowing jack chit about anything in their department.

 

[crumpet19]

I worked in Media for three years. You better know and love your role playing. Just listen to your boss. He/she'll teach you everything you need to know to succeed.

 

[randomlinh]

computer department SUCKS at best buy. i hated working there. it was ok the first couple of months.. but bleh.. i hate those damn service plans. just work media... that's easiest.

 

[RossMAN]

Is media music/movies or computer media (CD-R's, floppies, etc.)?

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Staples.com is crap because they blacklisted me, something about coupon abuse which is only partially true.

LOL! I didn't even know you can get blacklisted or even do "coupon abuse"!

 

[dquan97]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Is media music/movies or computer media (CD-R's, floppies, etc.)?

music/movies/cd players

 

[BlamoHammer]

Originally posted by: dquan97
Hope you like it more than I did. Worked in computer dept about 8months ago...lasted 2 months before I quit. Didn't like the supervisor taking over my customers because my supervisor really wanted everyone who bought a system to buy the warranty. Also, be ready to do A LOT of heavy lifting, since newbies are first in line when it comes time to unload trucks during late night.

How much $ do supervisors get paid (in terms of wage and bonus)? Are there bonuses for hitting target warranty/accessory goals?

When I supervised the Computer Department I was making $23/hr with the potential of a 15% bonus (5% warranty, 5% accessories, 2.5% revenue, and 2.5% margin)

 

[BlamoHammer]

Originally posted by: fooshkee

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
hopefully BestBuy hires me, i should be gettin a call for an interview soon after the phone interview.


and yeah you arent a salesman if you said

"did stupid "role playing" with the interviewer (pretending he was a customer, etc)... "

you just wont make it.

i did fine on the "role playing" - infact the interviewer said i was one of the best he'd had in there yet (they are doing all hiring - since it is a new store)... so bam.

NEWSFLASH! He told that to everyone that interviewsed. My point was that if you think roleplaying and sales practice is stupid, then you wont like selling everyday to real people who can be major pains in the butt.

 

[fooshkee]

Originally posted by: AngryPirate

Originally posted by: fooshkee

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
hopefully BestBuy hires me, i should be gettin a call for an interview soon after the phone interview.


and yeah you arent a salesman if you said

"did stupid "role playing" with the interviewer (pretending he was a customer, etc)... "

you just wont make it.

i did fine on the "role playing" - infact the interviewer said i was one of the best he'd had in there yet (they are doing all hiring - since it is a new store)... so bam.

NEWSFLASH! He told that to everyone that interviewsed. My point was that if you think roleplaying and sales practice is stupid, then you wont like selling everyday to real people who can be major pains in the butt.

i never said i thought sales practice was stupid, etc... and i realize what the job is gonna take - it was just kinda awkward/weird/hokey "roleplaying" like in the interview - thats what i meant

 

[crumpet19]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Is media music/movies or computer media (CD-R's, floppies, etc.)?

In the Tulsa store Media is cds/dvds/video games, software, digital media, digital media storage.
I was also responsible for backup cashiering and being able to sell in every other dept except for apliances.

 

[woowoo]

Welcome to the colective sales droid
(Just kidding, Congrats)

 

[Stark]

one time i asked one of the workers a question

i still get flashbacks sometimes.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: Stark
one time i asked one of the workers a question

i still get flashbacks sometimes.

Well I don't think he was trained to answer your question of "Hey baby do you like the looks of this?"

 

[dquan97]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Stark
one time i asked one of the workers a question

i still get flashbacks sometimes.

Well I don't think he was trained to answer your question of "Hey baby do you like the looks of this?"

Deuce Biggalo comes to mind...
:Q