Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 23,143 - 23,488; 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

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading retail company in California is seeking part-time Sales Associates to provide exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include helping customers find products, handling returns, and creating a positive store environment. Ideal candidates have strong engagement skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting. This position offers flexible hours, associate discounts, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs.
• Collaborative and cooperative in a high-paced environment.
• Honesty and integrity in handling customer and business information.
• Ability to lift/move materials in the 10 - 50 pound range.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Help customers find products and solutions.
• Handle returns and online pickups.
• Create a positive environment for customers.
• Respond quickly to customer requests.

Skills

Customer engagement

Multitasking

Conflict management

Basic selling skills

Team collaboration

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:

• 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, 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.

Base pay range: $16.80/hr - $17.05/hr

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Retail Office Equipment