Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Career growth

Associate discounts

401(k) plan

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Staples in Somerville, MA is looking for Sales Associates to provide excellent customer service, help customers find products and process returns or online pickups. The role offers flexible part-time hours, training provided, and a collaborative retail culture.

Compensation is $15.00–$15.25 per hour with possible benefits including associate discounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, dental and vision insurance, and weekly pay. Hiring immediately with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s needs.
• Enjoy engaging with customers to understand their needs.
• Able to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage conflict in a calm, cooperative way.
• Uphold honesty and integrity with customer and business information.
• Able to lift/move 10-50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Multitask on cashier, sales, and merchandising responsibilities.
• Respond quickly to customer requests and concerns.
• Create a positive, inviting environment for customers.
• Understand and use basic selling skills to present solutions.
• Handle returns and online pick-ups.
• Be flexible on duties as assigned (e.g., cleaning, stocking).

Skills

Flexible schedule

Customer engagement

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Honesty and integrity

Lifting 10-50 lbs

Stand/walk long hours

Job description

Address 165 Middlesex Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02145, US

Compensation $15.00 - $15.25/hour

Job Type Permanent

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.

• 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.