Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Generous paid time off

Associate discounts

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

401(K) match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading office supply retailer is hiring a Retail Sales Associate in Greenville, NC. The role involves engaging with customers, managing sales, and multitasking various responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should be flexible and possess excellent customer service skills. This position offers part-time hours, a range of benefits including discounts, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Must work flexible hours based on store needs.
• Preferred experience in customer service or cashier roles.
• Ability to manage conflicts in a calm, cooperative way.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to lift/move materials up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Multitask on cashier, sales, and merchandising.
• Respond quickly to customer requests.
• Create a positive environment for customers.

Skills

Customer engagement

Conflict management

Flexibility

Conflict management

Integrity

Lifting 50 lbs

Retail experience (pref)

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 pick‑ups. 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.

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)

Benefits

• 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
• Compensation based on qualifications and experience
• And many more benefits

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.