Pros
I worked at Staples for a total of almost four years at three stores. Staples itself is a great place to grow skill sets in which alot of employers look for (even outside of retail). The companys business model provides you with networking options to a large variety of local companys. EASY job for the most part if you can sell, this is a retail sales job, also get the experience to coach and train other employees. Really good fundamental sales training! -Very stable place to work -Good Training -Nice benefits(for retail) -Alot of career paths
Cons
The commision structure which changed three times in my years at Staples and was often confusing and redundent to new hires. Not a good incentive if you dont understand where its coming from. The selling envirorment was often stressful and there was too much presure to "hit the numbers" and not enough how can I help you do better. -Commision structure -Retail hours -High pressure sales envirorment