Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discounts on in-store and 1

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Staples in Durham, NC is hiring Sales Associates to deliver exceptional customer service, help customers find products, and support returns or online pickups. You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail environment with flexible part-time hours, ongoing training, payroll weekly, and benefits like discounts, 401(k) matching, and health coverage.

This role emphasizes the ability to engage customers, multi-task at the register, stock shelves, and provide a positive shopping experience for

Qualifications

• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s needs.
• Must engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a high paced environment.
• Handle returns and online pickups.
• Lift/move materials in the 10-50 pound range and stand for long periods.
• Customer service or cashier experience in retail is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Customer advocacy

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

Address 3600 North Duke Street, Durham, NC, 27704, US

Job Type Permanent

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.

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.