Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Associate discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A retail company in Alamogordo is hiring Sales Associates to provide exceptional customer service, assist customers with products, and handle returns. This role offers flexible part-time hours with a variety of perks, including discounts and paid time off. Ideal candidates will engage with customers, multitask effectively, and thrive in a team-oriented environment. Training is provided, and immediate hiring opportunities may be available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Able to work a flexible schedule based on store needs.
• Engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Collaborate in a high-paced environment.
• Manage conflict in a respectful manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Able to lift/move 10–50 lb, climb ladders, stand and walk.
• Retail cashier or customer service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product selection and solutions.
• Handle cashier duties, sales, and merchandising.
• Create a positive environment for customers.
• Understand and use basic selling skills to present solutions.
• Handle returns and online pickups.
• Be flexible with duties (e.g., cleaning, stocking shelves, other tasks).

Skills

Customer engagement

Basic selling skills

Conflict management

Multitasking

Integrity

Lifting 10–50 lb

Retail experience (preferred)

Job description

Sales Associates provide exceptional customer service with our customers’ needs in mind. You’ll help customers find products, provide solutions, and handle returns or online pickups. You’ll also be collaborative and inclusive in helping our customers while being part of a fun, team-oriented retail culture. Hiring immediately and training provided. After applying, you may have the opportunity to schedule an in‑person interview within minutes.

Get great perks.

• 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, restaurants and more
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Dental and vision insurance
• And many more benefits
• Compensation based on qualifications and experience

Help both your customers and your store win.

• Multitask on cashier, sales, and merchandising responsibilities
• Respond quickly and resourcefully to customer requests and concerns
• Create a positive, inviting environment for customers
• Understand and use basic selling skills to engage and present solutions
• Handle returns and online pick‑ups
• Be flexible on responsibilities (e.g., cleaning, stocking shelves, other duties as assigned)

Essential Skills And Experience

• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s needs
• Must be able to and want to engage with customers and understand their needs
• Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to lift/move materials in the 10 – 50 pound range, climb ladders, stand and walk continuously
• Preferred but not required: customer service or cashier experience in a retail environment

Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.