Retail Sales Associate

Staples, Inc.; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Associate discounts

Retail discounts

401(k) match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Staples, Inc. in Somerville, MA is hiring Sales Associates to deliver exceptional customer service, help shoppers find products, and assist with returns or online pickups.

The role emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and a friendly, team-oriented retail culture. The position offers flexible part-time hours with weekly pay, generous paid time off, associate discounts, and a range of benefits while you gain experience in merchandising, cashier duties, and customer engagement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s needs.
• Must engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Ability to collaborate in a high paced environment.
• Manage conflict in a cooperative manner.
• 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.
• Preferred but not required: customer service or cashier experience in a retail environment.

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

Communication

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Honesty and integrity

Physical stamina

Retail experience

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.