Best Buy Employment

Answer 1

Best Buy is an electronics specialty retailer. Subsidiaries of the company include Geek Squad, which installs and repairs people's computers, TVs and electronics, Cinema Now, an internet video distribution company, Canadian electronics retailer Future Shop and several others. Best Buy earned the titles of "Retailer of the Decade" in 2001 from "Discount Store News" and "Company of the Year" in 2004 from "Forbes" magazine. They became the largest electronics company in eastern United States when Circuit City went out of business in 2009. Because of their standing in the marketplace, Best Buy has a number of job opportunities throughout the country. Jobs include sales associates, retail sales consultants, various Geek Squad representatives, assistant and general managers, shipping and receiving personnel and many corporate office jobs.

Sales associates wait on customers, process orders and explain the warranties and installation process. They earn an average of $9.71 per hour at Best Buy, according to Glassdoor.com. Retail sales consultants usually have more experience in selling than sales associates. They may work in specific areas such as TVs or mobile phones. These individuals make an average of $10.37 an hour. Geek Squad employees usually average $11.95 per hour. They visit people's homes when installing or repairing peoples' electronics equipment. Geek Squad employees may earn promotions to CIA agents or double agents, earning anywhere from $12.00 to $18.00 per hour. Most specialized agents are required to have degrees in IT or information technology. Additionally, assistant managers at Best Buy earn average annual salaries of $53,559 per year. And general managers earn about $64,000 on average. Best Buy also prefers that their managers have college degrees. Salaries for corporate managers are usually on par with general managers' salaries. Executives can earn over $100,000 per year.

There are several ways to get a job with Best Buy. Hourly workers may apply at the store. They will be required to fill out an application. A manager will then call them if they match qualifications for certain jobs. Managers will have to apply through the corporate office. The best way to apply is by visiting the company's website at BestBuy.com. Go to the bottom of the home page and click under "Careers."