Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Associate discounts on merchandise

Discounts at retailers

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Other benefits

Job summary

Staples is hiring a part-time Sales Associate in Palatka, FL. The role focuses on delivering outstanding customer service, helping shoppers find products, and processing returns and online orders.

You will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail environment with opportunities for in-person interviews after applying. The position offers flexible hours, training provided, and benefits including discounts and access to rewards.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Ability to engage with customers and identify needs.
• Comfort with fast-paced retail environments.
• Willingness to assist across multiple store duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Multitask across cashier, sales, and merchandising duties.
• Assist customers, respond to requests, and resolve concerns.
• Create a welcoming, helpful store atmosphere for shoppers.
• Use basic selling skills to present products and solutions.
• Handle returns and online order pick-ups.
• Support cleaning, stocking, and other assigned tasks.

Skills

Customer engagement

Flexible schedule

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Honesty and integrity

Lifting up to 50 lb

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.