Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Bennington (VT); 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

Associate discounts

Retail discounts at partner stores

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Many more benefits

Job summary

Staples in Vermont is hiring Sales Associates to deliver exceptional customer service, help customers find products, process returns and online pickups, and contribute to a fun, team‑oriented retail culture.

This role offers flexible part‑time hours with weekly pay, benefits, discount programs, and opportunities for career growth. You’ll multitask across cashier, sales, and merchandising while staying responsive to customer needs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to multitask across cashier, sales, and merchandising.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Ability to lift/move 10–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Multitask on cashier, sales, and merchandising.
• Respond quickly 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).

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Cashier experience

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.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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