Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Dental and vision insurance

Employee discounts

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Staples in Boston is hiring Sales Associates to provide exceptional customer service, help customers find products, and process returns or online pickups in a fast-paced store.

You will be part of a friendly, team-oriented retail culture with training provided. The role offers flexible part-time hours, weekly pay, and opportunities for career growth.

Ideal candidates enjoy engaging with customers, collaborating with coworkers, and contributing to a welcoming shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule based on store needs.
• Able to engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Team-oriented in a high-paced retail environment.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds; stand for long periods.
• Retail or cashier experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Multitask across cashier, sales, and merchandising.
• Respond quickly and resourcefully to customer requests.
• Create a positive, inviting environment for customers.
• Use basic selling skills to engage and present solutions.
• Handle returns and online pick-ups.
• Flexible with other duties such as cleaning and stocking.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Sales skills

Retail experience

Flexibility

Lifting 50 lbs

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 mannerAbility 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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