Retail Sales Associate

Staples; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading office supply retailer in New York is looking for part-time Sales Associates. In this role, you'll provide excellent customer service, assist with product inquiries, and handle returns. We offer flexible hours, discounts, and benefits including dental and vision insurance. Ideal candidates should be friendly, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a retail environment.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

Generous paid time off

Discounts on merchandise

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Manage conflict in a reasonable and cooperative manner.
• Flexibility to work in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with customer needs in mind.
• Handle returns and online pick-ups.
• Multitask on cashier, sales, and merchandising responsibilities.

Skills

Customer engagement

Conflict management

Collaboration

Time management

Basic selling skills

Job description

Overview

Job Shift: Flex Hours

Posted Salary/Rate: $16.50 - $16.85

Job Identification: 50534

Job Category: Retail Stores

Job Schedule: Part time

On-site

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.

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

Help both your customers and your store win.

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)

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.

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