Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Associate discounts (in-store & online

Discounts at retailers

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Staples in Allentown, PA is seeking Sales Associates to provide exceptional customer service, help customers find products, and handle returns or online pickups. You’ll work in a friendly, team-oriented retail environment with training provided.

Flexible part-time hours, weekly pay, benefits including discounts, 401(k) with company match, dental and vision insurance, and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide excellent customer service and engage with customers.
• Ability to multitask across cashier, sales, and merchandising roles.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Job description

Address 3300 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA, 18103, US

Job Type Permanent

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.

• 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.