Retail Sales Associate

Staples, Inc.; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part time hours

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

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Job summary

Staples, Inc. in Athens, AL is seeking friendly Sales Associates to assist customers, find products, and process returns or online pickups with a helpful, upbeat attitude.

You'll work a flexible part-time schedule, collaborate with a team in a fast-paced retail setting, demonstrate basic selling skills, and contribute to a welcoming store environment while handling cashier duties, merchandising, stocking, and customer questions.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail customer service preferred.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem solving.
• Lift and move items as needed (10–50 lbs).

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

Cashier duties

Sales

Merchandising

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Stock management

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.

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.