Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

401(k) with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Staples is hiring a Sales Associate in Ankeny, IA. You will deliver exceptional customer service, help customers find products, and handle returns or online pickups in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail environment.

Training provided and opportunities for growth with flexible part-time hours and benefits. You will contribute to a positive store atmosphere and support cashier, sales, and merchandising tasks.

Qualifications

• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s needs.
• Must be able 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.

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

Flex schedule

Customer engagement

Team collaboration

Conflict management

Integrity

Lifting/pushing 50 lbs

Job description

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.