Decent Pay. Easy and Relaxed Job. - Sales Associate Staples Employee Review

4.0
Aug 4, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

It's very relaxed compared to, say, Kroger. If you're in highschool - the pay (probably not worth it if you're out of highschool - go to Best Buy or Circuit City) Small store, so not a lot of product specs to learn. Office supplies doesn't exactly take a genius to master, and electronics are relatively easy to learn even if you don't already know it.

Cons

The training is basically a set of tests you have to take over and over again until you get a passing score. The pay is low compared to Best Buy / Circuit City...

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
May 15, 2026
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Pros

Stable corporate environment Staples is a long-established retail company, so roles usually come with: Structured processes Predictable workflows Lower volatility compared to startups 2. Exposure to large-scale retail systems You get experience with: High-traffic e-commerce platforms Product catalog systems (thousands of SKUs) Order management and supply chain integration This is useful if you want to move into bigger retail or tech e-commerce companies later. 3. Good learning ground for beginners to mid-level professionals Common learning areas: Digital merchandising SEO for product pages Pricing and promotions systems Basic analytics (conversion, traffic, funnel metrics) 4. Cross-functional collaboration You typically work with: Marketing teams Merchandising teams IT / engineering Supply chain / fulfillment Good exposure to how retail ecosystems operate end-to-end. 5. Employee benefits (varies by role/location) Often includes: Health insurance Employee discounts Paid time off Corporate training resources

Cons

Limited innovation compared to tech-first companies Staples is primarily a retail company, so: Processes can be traditional Innovation may move slower than in Amazon/Shopify-type environments 2. Tooling may feel legacy-heavy Depending on team, you may work with: Older CMS or merchandising tools Internal systems that are not always modern or flexible 3. Role specialization can be narrow Some e-commerce roles can become repetitive: Product page updates Catalog maintenance Routine reporting tasks Less exposure to deep engineering or advanced product innovation unless you're in a technical team. 4. Moderate salary growth compared to big tech Compared to companies like Amazon, Microsoft, or Google: Compensation growth may be slower Bonus structure can be more conservative

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