Sales Associate

Launch your career growth with Staples stores.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail chain is looking for enthusiastic associates to deliver exceptional customer service and drive sales across various store areas. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a preference for prior retail experience. Responsibilities include engaging with customers, handling transactions using the POS system, and maintaining a clean store environment. Employees will enjoy benefits like an associate discount and opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Associate Discount

Group RRSP Program

Learning and Development Programs

Associate Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• 3 months to 1 year of prior retail experience is preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and enhance customer engagement.
• Drive sales in furniture, technology, and supplies sections.
• Ensure operational excellence and uphold store brand standards.
• Handle transactions using the Point of Sale (POS) system.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

• Deliver exceptional customer service and enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Drive sales in the furniture, technology and supplies areas of the store.
• Set and achieve sales and margin goals with store leaders.
• Ensure operational excellence and uphold store brand standards.
• Support all merchandising and signage standards including planograms and stocking.
• Maintain Health & Safety, Asset Protection, and Privacy Policies.

Specifically, you will

• Engage with and sell to all our customers by offering tailored products and services using all tools and techniques available in our selling model to anticipate and meet future customer needs.
• Handle transactions using the Point of Sale (POS) system, including shipping transactions and marketing tools to convert customers.
• Calmly de‑escalate and assist in complex customer situations to ensure their concerns are addressed effectively or refer to a manager/supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and safe store environment by performing tasks like dusting, front‑facing products, and ensuring demo units are clean and functional.

Some of what you need

• 3 months to 1 year of prior retail experience (preferred).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Some of what you will get

• Associate Discount
• Group RRSP Program
• Learning and Development Programs
• Associate Recognition Programs

About Us

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Location: 370 Stone Road West, Guelph, ON, N1G4V9, CA