Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Associate discounts on merchandise

Job summary

A leading office supply retailer in Bowling Green, Ohio, is seeking Sales Associates to deliver exceptional customer service and support store operations. This role includes helping customers find products, handling returns, and engaging in a fun, team-oriented retail culture. Ideal candidates should be flexible, collaborative, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive perks are included, such as flexible hours and potential career growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred customer service or cashier experience in retail.

Responsibilities

• Help customers find products and handle returns.
• Multitask on cashier, sales, and merchandising.
• Create a positive environment for customers.

Skills

Customer engagement

Conflict management

Flexibility

Basic selling skills

Collaboration

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, including:

• 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 by:

• Multitasking on cashier, sales, and merchandising responsibilities
• Responding quickly and resourcefully to customer requests and concerns
• Creating a positive, inviting environment for customers
• Understanding and using basic selling skills to engage and present solutions
• Handling returns and online pick-ups
• Being 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, non-confrontational, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Staples is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.