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Store Associate
What 22 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 226 active Store Associate postings, Retail is the most-requested skill — in 71% of listings, ahead of Communication and Customer Service. 22 companies are hiring right now, led by JD Sports. 29% of Store Associate roles now call for AI skills, and 0% are remote.
226active postings
29%ask for AI skills
0%remote
22companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 71% | |
| Communication | 49% | |
| Customer Service | 37% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 29% | |
| CI/CD | 23% | |
| Customer Experience | 22% | |
| Initiative | 18% | |
| Organization | 17% | |
| Multitasking | 16% | |
| Problem Solving | 15% | |
| Time Management | 15% | |
| Cash Handling | 14% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| JD Sports | 64 |
| Gopuff | 32 |
| C.A. Fortune | 30 |
| Curaleaf | 27 |
| Wolt - English | 24 |
| McClure Oil Corporation | 19 |