Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; 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

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading retail company in Massachusetts is seeking a Sales Associate to provide exceptional customer service while helping customers find products and solutions. Responsibilities include multitasking on cashier, sales, and merchandising duties. The position offers flexible part-time hours and various benefits. Ideal candidates enjoy engaging with customers and working in a team-oriented environment.

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 fast-paced environment.
• Manage conflict in a reasonable, non-confrontational, and cooperative manner.
• Ability to lift/move materials as needed (10–50 pounds) and be on your feet for long periods.
• Retail or cashier experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help customers find products and provide solutions.
• Handle returns and online pickups.
• Create a positive environment for customers.
• Understanding and using basic selling skills to engage and present solutions
• Handling returns and online pick-ups
• Being flexible on responsibilities (e.g., cleaning, stocking shelves, other duties as assigned)

Skills

Customer engagement

Multitasking

Flexibility

Conflict management

Flexibility

Stocking shelves

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.

Get great perks, including:

• 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 by:

• Multitasking on cashier, sales, and merchandising responsibilities
• Responding quickly and resourcefully to customer requests and concerns
• Creating a positive, inviting environment for customers
• Understanding and using basic selling skills to engage and present solutions
• Handling returns and online pick-ups
• Being 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, non-confrontational, 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. This is an entry-level, part-time position in the Sales and Business Development function within the Retail Office Equipment industry.