Retail Sales Associate

Staples; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Weekly pay

Associate discounts on merchandise

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Staples in Tallahassee is hiring Sales Associates to provide outstanding customer service and support customers with product selection, returns, and online pickups. Training is provided, and immediate interviews may follow the application.

The role involves multitasking across cashier, sales, and merchandising while maintaining a welcoming store atmosphere. Typical duties include assisting customers, handling returns/ pickups, and adapting to diverse tasks in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule based on store needs.
• Ability to engage with customers and understand their needs.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts honestly and cooperatively with customers and business information.
• Ability to lift/move materials in the 10–50 lb range, climb ladders, stand and walk continuously.
• Preferred but not required: customer service or cashier experience in retail.

Responsibilities

• Multitask across cashier, sales, and merchandising duties.
• Respond quickly and resourcefully to customer requests and concerns.
• Create a positive, inviting environment for customers.
• Use basic selling skills to engage and present solutions.
• Handle returns and online pickups.
• Be flexible on duties (e.g., cleaning, stocking shelves, other tasks).

Skills

Flexible hours

Customer engagement

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Lifting 10–50 lbs

Retail cashier exp (preferred)

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.