Sales Associate

Staples; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate Discount

Group RRSP Program

Learning and Development Programs

Associate Recognition Programs

Job summary

A leading office supply retailer located in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a motivated individual to deliver exceptional customer service while driving sales in furniture, technology, and supplies. The ideal candidate should have prior retail experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include handling customer transactions, maintaining store standards, and ensuring a safe shopping environment. The position offers an associate discount, group RRSP program, and learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and enhance customer engagement.
• Drive sales in furniture, technology, and supplies areas.
• Calmly de-escalate complex customer situations.
• Maintain a clean and safe store environment.

Skills

Strong 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

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