Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part time hours

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Discounts at hundreds of retailers

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Career growth opportunities

Compensation based on qualifications

Job summary

Staples is hiring Sales Associates in the United States. You will provide exceptional customer service, help customers find products, and handle returns or online pickups. The role emphasizes collaboration in a fun, team-oriented retail culture with immediate hiring and training.

After applying, you may schedule an in-person interview quickly. Perks include flexible part-time hours, PTO, weekly pay, associate discounts, 401(k) with company match, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule based on store’s needs.
• Must be able to engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Ability to collaborate in a high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict in a reasonable, cooperative manner with honesty and integrity.
• Ability to lift/move materials up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand and walk.
• Preferred but not required: customer service or cashier experience in retail.

Responsibilities

• Multitask on cashier, sales, and merchandising responsibilities.
• Respond quickly 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

Flexible schedule

Customer engagement

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Integrity

Lifting/physical effort

Retail or cashier experience

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.

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 mannerAbility 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.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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