Retail Sales Associate

Staples, Inc.; Bourbonnais, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; 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 on in-store and在线/

Discounts at hundreds of retailers

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

And many more benefits

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is seeking energetic Sales Associates to deliver exceptional customer service and support customers with their needs in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will help customers locate products, provide solutions, and handle returns or online pickups while contributing to a friendly, team-driven store culture. Hiring immediately with training provided.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule based on store needs.
• Ability to engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Collaborate and work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Handle multiple tasks in cashier, sales, and merchandising roles.
• Manage conflicts in a calm, cooperative manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to lift/move 10–50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in finding products and providing solutions.
• Handle returns and online pickups with a positive attitude.
• Work cashier, sales, and merchandising duties as needed.
• Respond promptly to customer requests and concerns.
• Create a welcoming, helpful store environment.
• Support additional duties such as cleaning and stocking as assigned.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Customer engagement

Collaboration

Multitasking

Conflict resolution

Honesty and integrity

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.

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.