Retail Sales Associate

Staples Stores; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Retail Sales Associate and provide exceptional customer service. In this role, you'll assist customers in finding products, handle returns, and be part of a fun, collaborative team culture. With flexible hours and opportunities for growth, this is a great entry-level position at Staples Stores.

Benefits

Flexible part time hours

Generous paid time off

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Associate discounts on merchandise

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on store needs.
• Experience in customer service or cashier roles preferred.
• Capability to lift/move materials in the 10 - 50 pound range.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and handle returns.
• Collaborate with team members in a fun retail environment.
• Engage with customers to understand and meet their needs.

Skills

Customer engagement

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Conflict management

Integrity

Job description

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Retail Office Equipment

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