Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

401(k) match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Staples is hiring Sales Associates to deliver exceptional customer service and assist customers with finding products and resolving concerns. You’ll be part of a friendly, team-oriented retail environment with training provided and opportunities for growth.

Flexible part-time hours, generous paid time off, weekly pay and associate discounts are among the perks. You will support cashier and merchandising tasks, help with returns and online pickups, and contribute to a positive shopping experience

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling cashier duties and basic selling skills.
• Willingness to assist with store duties beyond core tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Cashier experience

Physical stamina

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.