Retail Sales Associate

Staples; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Weekly pay

Associate discounts on in-store and on

Discounts at hundreds of retailers, 3

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

And many more benefits

Job summary

Staples is hiring Sales Associates to provide exceptional customer service, help customers find products, and handle returns or online pickups in a fast-paced store environment.

You will multitask across cashier, sales, and merchandising duties while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. Training is provided, and compensation is based on experience.

Competitive part-time schedule with immediate start and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Customer service or cash handling experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on store needs.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift/move 10–50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Multitask on cashier, sales, and merchandising responsibilities
• Respond quickly and resourcefully to customer requests
• 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

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Conflict resolution

Integrity

Physical endurance

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, 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.