Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part time hours

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Associate discounts

Warranty plans discounts

Discounts at hundreds of retailers

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Compensation based on qualifications

Job summary

Staples in Lansing, MI is seeking Sales Associates to deliver exceptional customer service, help shoppers find products, and support returns or online pickups. You’ll work in a collaborative, team-oriented retail culture with training provided and immediate hiring decisions.

The role offers flexible part-time hours, paid time off, weekly pay, and career growth opportunities, plus associate discounts and comprehensive benefits. Join a fast-paced store environment focused on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Engage with customers to understand needs.
• Flexible, able to work store schedules.
• Ability to lift 10–50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Experience in customer service or cashier roles preferred.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced team environment.

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

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Conflict management

Integrity

Physical stamina

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 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.