Sales Associate

Staples Inc.; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate Discount

Group RRSP Program

Learning and Development Programs

Associate Recognition Programs

Job summary

Staples Inc. in Owen Sound, Canada is seeking a friendly Retail Associate to help customers find products, answer questions, and complete purchases with accuracy.

You will work with a team to deliver outstanding service, maintain shelves, sign properly, and keep the store clean, safe, and welcoming for every guest.

This role emphasizes customer engagement, product knowledge, teamwork, and contributing to sales and margin goals while upholding store standards and company policies.

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

• Engage with and sell to customers using the selling model to meet needs.
• Handle transactions at the POS, including shipping and marketing tools.
• De-escalate complex customer situations or refer to a manager.
• Maintain a clean and safe store environment, stock shelves, and ensure demos are functional.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Retail experience

Tools

POS system

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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• Job Identification 72796
• Job Category Retail Stores