Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 27,552,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Associate discounts

401(k) plan with company match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Staples Milpitas is seeking Sales Associates to help customers find products, offer solutions, and process returns or online pickups in a fast-paced, team-oriented store.

This flexible part-time role offers paid time off, weekly pay, associate discounts, a 401(k) match, and career growth opportunities. Training is provided and interviews may be scheduled in person soon. Staples does not sponsor visas.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule required based on store needs.
• Must be able to engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to lift/move materials up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand and walk.
• Retail customer service or cashier experience preferred.

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

Cashier experience

Team collaboration

Conflict management

Integrity

Physical fitness

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.