Retail Sales Associate

Staples Stores; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in retail is looking for a Retail Sales Associate to join their team. This role is perfect for those who enjoy working in a dynamic environment, engaging with customers, and providing top-notch service. You'll have the opportunity to multitask across various roles, from cashier duties to merchandising, all while fostering a collaborative and fun atmosphere. With flexible part-time hours, generous paid time off, and numerous career growth opportunities, this position is ideal for individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact in a customer-focused setting. If you're ready to be part of a supportive team and help customers succeed, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

Generous paid time off

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Associate discounts

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Discounts at hundreds of retailers and restaurants

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on store needs.
• Willingness to engage with customers and understand their needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by understanding and addressing customer needs.
• Help customers find products and handle returns or online pickups.

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Conflict Management

Collaboration

Basic Selling Skills

Education

Retail Customer Service Experience

Job description

Join to apply for the Retail Sales Associate role at Staples Stores.

Sales Associates provide exceptional customer service by understanding and addressing customer needs. You will help customers find products, offer solutions, and handle returns or online pickups. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment within a fun, team-oriented retail culture. Immediate hiring and training are provided.

After applying, you may have the opportunity to schedule an in-person interview quickly.

Enjoy great perks, including:

• Flexible part-time hours, generous paid time off, weekly pay, and career growth opportunities.
• Associate discounts on in-store and online merchandise, services, and warranty plans.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers and restaurants.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Additional benefits.

Help customers and your store succeed by:

• Multitasking across cashier, sales, and merchandising roles.
• Responding quickly and resourcefully to customer requests and concerns.
• Creating a positive, inviting environment.
• Using basic selling skills to engage customers and present solutions.
• Handling returns and online pickups.
• Being flexible with responsibilities such as cleaning, stocking shelves, and other duties.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on store needs.
• Willingness to engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Managing conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational manner.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Physical ability to lift/move materials weighing 10-50 pounds, climb ladders, and stand/walk continuously.
• Preferred but not required: retail customer service or cashier experience.

Note: Staples does not sponsor work visas for this position.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part-time

Job Function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Retail Office Equipment