Staples Sales Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Staples.
Staples
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was pretty easy, especially since I'm a freshman in college. They asked some basic stuff like how I'd handle a chaotic environment and if I had my own ride to get to work. They also wanted to know if I was a team player and if I had any prior sales experience.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Is your transportation reliable?
- How do you handle chaos?
- Can you work well with others?
Staples
Sales Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
We started with a general intro, then moved on to sales scenarios where they asked what I would do. They also talked a bit about company growth and asked about my past experiences and what my previous employer would say about me.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Which store do you like the most?
- Tell me about yourself.
- What would you do in this sales situation?
Staples
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a phone screen first, then an in-person interview. I emailed with the hiring manager to set up the in-person meeting. I met the hiring manager and a teammate during the face-to-face, and we talked about the company. It's a sales job for office supplies, and it requires some local travel.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you sell this pen to me?
Staples Sales Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Staples interview reports.
“If you were to sell a printer, what other items would you suggest selling alongside it?”
Read reports →“What would you say to a customer who wanted lined paper after you've shown them where it is?”
Read reports →“If there was something you wanted to change about yourself, how would you go about it?”
Read reports →“How would you respond if a customer inquired about an item that is currently unavailable?”
Read reports →“Do you have any days off needed in the near future due to prior commitments?”
Read report →“If a customer wanted to buy a computer, how would you persuade them to purchase one from Staples?”
Read report →“If I were to contact your closest friend, what feedback would they offer about you?”
Read report →“How would you handle a situation where a customer is upset about a product being out of stock?”
Read report →“Considering that computer sales have low margins and insurance sales are key to covering costs, how would you approach selling insurance?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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